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Luu Thi Bich Lien, deputy director of the Phuong Nam Art Theater in Ho Chi Minh City and trainer to Hien Phuoc and Thanh Hoa, described the festival as a prestigious quadrennial event. The seventh iteration of the festival brought together almost 100 artists from 12 countries and regions, including China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Despite their prior experience in international circus competitions, Thanh Hoa confessed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that she and Hien Phuoc were still anxious awaiting the results of this festival. Thanh Hoa and Hien Phuoc pose with Le Dien, director of Phuong Nam Art Theater, and their trainer, Luu Thi Bich Lien. Photo : Supplied Their act, ‘Moment of Love’, has been a consistent winner in 2023 and 2024, claiming a gold medal at the international circus festival in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as well as silver medals at festivals in Russia and Bulgaria. The performance was also recognized with an excellence award at the...

The Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Memorial Museum V.I. Lenin in Ulyanovsk join hands to present an exhibition as part of the 2024 Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia. This event commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations and the 12th year of the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.  The exhibition showcases 58 posters, offering a unique perspective on the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh through graphic art. These artistic interpretations, created by Vietnamese artists, capture the essence of the leader’s impact after his passing. The display is divided into four distinct sections, each exploring different themes related to his life and work. With impressive graphic techniques and concise language, the posters portray President Ho Chi Minh as a great leader, yet approachable and down-to-earth. They highlight his qualities and serve as a source of inspiration for generations of Vietnamese people in their pursuit of natio...

“Two years ago, the historic first commercial consignment traversed the North-South Transport Corridor, connecting our nations. Now, we’re also collaborating on the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor. Through the Ganga-Volga dialogue and our shared cultural heritage, India and Russia are rediscovering each other.” Recounting his 2015 visit to Russia, the Prime Minister remarked, “I had asserted that the 21st century would witness India’s success and development. Today, the entire world believes in India’s potential and is witnessing its remarkable growth.” “During my visit to Russia in 2015, I had proclaimed that the 21st century belongs to India. Today, experts and luminaries across fields unanimously agree that India is advancing at an impressive pace,” he added. According to the Prime Minister, India, as a ‘Vishwa Bandhu’ or ‘friend to the world’, is instilling newfound confidence in the global community. “India’s burgeoning capabilities have instilled hope ...

Every cuisine has its staples — like tortillas in Mexico, potatoes in Russia, or sambal in Malaysia. While now ubiquitous, these foods haven’t always been an essential component of their region. Created through the Columbian exchange or other cultural intermingling, the cuisine is an ever-evolving concept, according to Tasting Table. In Vietnam, it is the relics of French colonialism that fused into modern-day gastronomy. From the baguette in a banh mi to the carrots, potatoes, and asparagus vegetables consumed in the country, the influences are extensive, notes Culture Trip. Photo: Rack of Lam Cha Lua is also known as Vietnamese ham or steamed pork roll. It is a type of sausage made with pork and is typically steamed in banana leaf and is a dish usually eaten during the new year (Tet). Similarly to Bo Vien (Vietnamese Beef Balls), the pork meat is mechanically beaten into a smooth paste before being shaped. It has a firm texture that can be sliced easily and is paired wi...

Coming to Ca Mau , tourists will be amazed at the wonderful, lavish scenery, and have a chance to enjoy the delicious traditional food. They can also discover the most famous historical relics, and pagodas with remarkable architectural structures that stand the test of time. Monivongsa Bopharam Pagoda Photo: gadaubac Monivongsa Bophagram, a Khmer pagoda with a significant architecture of Theravada Buddhism, is the most beautiful and largest pagoda in Ca Mau. The pagoda was built in 1964, by Venerable Thach Ken calling for contributions from the Buddhist followers. The pagoda has an area of about 230 square meters, including the main hall, the sala, the houses of the monks, the shrine, and the lotus ponds. The two main colors of the pagoda are red and golden yellow, which symbolize prosperity, peace, and luck. Each column of the Monivongsa Bophagram has an image of a fairy standing in the dome. The embossed figures appear alternately and throughout each architectural pa...

The high-end watch brand wrote on its verified Instagram account, “Christophe Claret, thanks the artist Xuân Lam for allowing us to graciously use the original painting ‘Hai Ba Trung’.” Lam personally affirmed the correction with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Tuesday, saying that the new Instagram post came as a result of his and his lawyer’s over-month-long legal efforts to address the issue and email exchanges with Christophe Claret. The Vietnamese artist explained that he received a final email from Christophe Claret, assuring him that they would rectify the previously inaccurate information. Earlier, Christophe Claret silently deleted two previous posts advertising the controversial watch design on LinkedIn and Facebook that did not give Lam credit even after he emailed the brand, highlighting the company’s infringement of copyright regarding his ‘Hai Ba Trung’ and ‘Thien Ha Thai Binh’ paintings featured on the new timepiece. Lam’s email was sent one week after plagiarism alle...

The Hanoi Opera House will host Mat biec (Dreamy Eyes), a night of music featuring love songs by composer Ngo Thuy Mien, on August 12. Music director Nguyen Quang will tell the audience a respectful love story between Ngo Thuy Mien and his wife, Doan Thanh Van, who inspired the artist to compose throughout his life. Mien said all the songs are dedicated to Van, his only love. The couple currently live together in the US. Mien was born in 1948 in the northern city of Haiphong. He has authored about 70 love songs, which are so popular that many people call them Mien khuc (Ngo Thuy Mien’s songs). The show will feature young, talented singers. Photos: The Hanoi Times During the music show, the audience will be able to enjoy popular songs such as Last Song, Last Love, This Afternoon Without You, Ha Dong Silk Dress, Ivory Tears, Dreamy Eyes, Christmas, Age 13, Autumn for You, Love Song for You, and A Private Corner of the Sky. Singers who will perform at the show include...

The event will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from July 13-17, marking the 15th show of Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW). “After travelling to the world’s leading fashion weeks for three years, I decided to organise the first VIFW show in HCM City in 2014 with the aim of promoting the country’s fashion industry and turning Vietnam into a destination for international designers and fashion brands,” said Le Thi Quynh Trang, VIFW president, at a press conference last Wednesday Themed ‘Shaping the Future’, the AVIFW Spring/Summer 2023 will introduce natural fabrics of Vietnam and recycled materials to make the country become a potential market for sustainable fashion in the region and the world, she said. The fashion week will feature 16 international and Vietnamese designers and fashion brands, the London College for Design & Fashion in Hanoi, and the Marangoni Fashion Institute in Milan, Italy. Vietnamese desig...

Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang told Hanoimoi Newspaper about the city’s plans to attract tourists this summer and its long-term tourism promotion strategy. Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang. Photo: Hanoimoi newspaper How do you assess Hanoi’s tourism industry performance in the first half of 2023? In the first six months of 2023, the total number of tourists to Hanoi is estimated at 12.33 million, up 42% from last year. Among them, international tourists were 2.03 million, seven times higher than the same period last year. The city’s tourism revenue was estimated at VND44.9 trillion (US$1.9 billion), up 74.3% year-on-year. The first half of tourism revenue met more than 50% of the full year’s target, while international arrivals are expected to meet 75% of the annual target. Compared to the same period in 2019 (before the Covid-19 pandemic), the number of domestic tourists was equal to 95% of that in 2019, and t...

Vietnam – Ben Thanh Market This bustling market opens every evening, transforming the area around the iconic Ben Thanh Market into a vibrant hub of activity. Here, visitors can browse through an extensive selection of traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, clothing, and souvenirs. The market is also renowned for its delectable street food, offering a wide range of Vietnamese delicacies such as banh mi, pho, and fresh seafood dishes. . With its lively atmosphere and cultural treasures, Ben Thanh Night Market captures the essence of Vietnam’s rich heritage (Photo: Style Motorbikes). One of most popular market of its kind is in Vietnam’s capital. The Hanoi petailing street’s market only opens on the weekends and attracts ten thousands of visits every night. Photo by T.H. Chia on Unsplash The article also suggests other shopping destinations across East Asia. While sharing many similarities, they offer unique charms thanks to the local specialities and the street fo...

LuxeBook recently unveiled a list of the 10 most iconic bridges worldwide as suggestions for travelers this summer. The Golden Bridge (Cau Vang) of Da Nang stands at the sixth position. “More than being a pure architecture piece, Golden Bridge has been asserting itself as a new symbol of Da Nang’s tourism since its opening in June 2018. This striking bridge is one of the most photographed spots in Da Nang, located within Ba Na Hills. Photo: Bestpricetravel “This 500-foot-long golden bridge appears to be cradled by two oversized hands, which adds to the majestic appeal of the design of the bridge. In Ba Na Hills near Da Nang, this creative pedestrian bridge connects the cable car station with the gardens below. Strolling around the Golden Bridge is like walking on the clouds across the hands of the God of Mountain,” according to the Indian magazine. Others on the list are Golden Gate Bridge (the US), Pont Alexandre III (France), The Twist (Norway), Rialto Bridge (Italy)...