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Vietnamese filmmaker wins award for short film at Cannes

Mai Vũ receives her award from Hollywood actress Kate Winslet. — Photo courtesy of Cannes Film Festival CANNES — Mai Vũ, director of the short animated film Spring Roll Dream, has won the Lights On Women prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Hollywood actress Kate Winslet presented her with award and a cash prize …

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Literary works for children honoured with awards

  Among the award-winning books are (from left to right) ‘Emma Thảm Họa’, ‘Cơ Bản Là Cơ Bản’ and ‘Chiếc Dép Thất Lạc’. Photo courtesy of Thể Thao Văn Hóa daily HÀ NỘI – The Vietnam News Agency’s Thể Thao & Văn Hóa (Sports & Culture) daily have announced the five winners of …

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Vietnam fashion designers highlight green credentials

Designer Hoàng Minh Hà closes International Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2022 with his new collection called “Infinity”. Photo courtesy of Multimedia JSC HCM CITY — Vietnamese designers have impressed fashionistas with the use of natural and recycled materials in their latest collections, hopefully setting an environmentally friendly trend. The collections were presented at the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion …

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Dishes from lotus to sooth body & mind

Thu Hiền Đồng Tháp Mười is famed for its lotus plants, which residents use for decorating, medicine and cuisine. Various dishes have been made from lotus, which are not only delicious but also good for health. Interestingly, all parts of the lotus plant can be used to treat diseases. Lotus …

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Lâm Đồng prepares for Đà Lạt Flower Festival

  Lâm Đồng is currently one of the leading provinces in producing high quality vegetables and flowers. Photo festivalhoa.lamdong.gov.vn ĐÀ LẠT — The Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng People’s Committee has requested local authorities to be well prepared for the 9th Đà Lạt Flower Festival 2022, held at the end of this year in the tourism …

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Special circus show released for Children’s Day

Artists act as animals in the show. — Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Central Circus HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Circus Federation is putting on a special show for youngsters to mark Children’s Day. The circus act ‘Lord of the Jungle’ portrays the narrative of animals coexisting in an ancient jungle. The performance marks …

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VN Int’l Fashion Week highlights sustainability

VIFW president Lê Thị Quỳnh Trang (M) and designer Võ Công Khanh, who opened the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2022 with his new collection called “H2O”. — Photo courtesy of Multimedia JSC HCM CITY —  Designer Võ Công Khanh has introduced his new collection “H2O” to open the Aquafina Việt Nam …

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National theatre premieres ballet based on legend

  Leading dancers Thu Hằng and Phan Lương (behind) at the ballet rehearsal. Photos coutersy of VNOB HÀ NỘI – Ballet dancers from the Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premier a full ballet that tells a tragic, legendary love story. The ballet, entitled Hàm Lệ Minh Châu, is the …

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Young women filmmakers shine at national short film contest

Kicker: Five filmmakers have won prizes in this year’s CJ Short Film Making Project.  Photo courtesy of CGV Vietnam HCM CITY — Three young women have been named best filmmakers at this year’s CJ Short Films Filmmaking Project, an prominent national contest in the genre. The contest named Hồ Thanh Thảo, Trần Thị …

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Young theatre grads present 15th century historic tragedy

  Young actors take part in courses in performance skills launched by the Hồng Vân Drama Stage, one of HCM City’s leading private theatres. They are trained in drama, comedy, music and dance by veteran artists. Photo courtesy of the Hồng Vân Drama Stage By Thu Anh  HCM CITY— A play dealing with the tragedy that befell one of Việt Nam’s …

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