A Banh Mi or Vietnamese bread inspired outfit worn by a Vietnamese representative H'Hen Nie at Miss Universe 2018 has been named among the top four most impressive national costumes. Miss Universe 2018 is being held in Thailand. H'Hen Nie and the Vietnamese bread inspired outfit wins lots of praises on the 2018 Miss Universe's fan page The national costumes show took place on Monday evening, attracting the participation of 90 candidates from different countries and territories all around the world. H'Hen Nie, Miss Vietnam Universe 2017, showcased the Banh Mi costume and it was voted on the Miss Universe fan page as one of the most impressive in the contest. The Golden Queen outfit worn by Miss Mongolia, Tanaka by Miss Myanmar, and Blue Crane of Miss South Africa also did well. Earlier, famous magazine Missosology forecasted that Miss Vietnam Universe 2017 H'Hen-Nie could achieve a top five Miss Universe 2018 finish. The Ede ethnic minority woman, who is 1.72 metres and measures … [Read more...] about Miss Universe contestant impresses with Vietnamese bread outfit
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Hotels in HCMC kick off festive season with many attractive programs
Christmas decorations at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers - Photo: Courtesy of Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers In the spirit of joyfulness, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers organized a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30, turning its lobby into a “Winter Wonderland” with glittering lights, seasonal decorations of red and gold themed colors, a life-sized Christmas train and carriage with gingerbread house, and especially a magnificent Christmas tree. This annual event was to give thanks to the hotel guests, business partners and media friends who have supported the hotel over the year. The hotel also welcomed 90 kids from SOS Children’s Village Go Vap to enjoy the Christmas festivities together with the hotel management and associates. There was a range of excited activities, fun games and a fabulous dinner buffet with mouth-watering dishes specially prepared and served to the kids by associates … [Read more...] about Hotels in HCMC kick off festive season with many attractive programs
Giang brothers set new world record
Vietnamese gymnasts, the Giang brothers have officially set a new world record with their head-balancing act in Italy. Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep performed the act in Rome following an invitation from the Guinness World Records organisation. The brothers walked 10 steps in 53.97 seconds while balancing each other with their heads while being blindfolded. They performed the act on November 15 and had to return to Vietnam immediately afterwards. "We've been waiting after completing the act. We couldn't reveal much since the performance is exclusively aired by TV8 Channel in Italy per our contract. We only want to say that we always do our best not just for ourselves but also for Vietnam," Giang Quoc Co said. The brothers said they felt even more emotional than the performance in Spain where they broke the previous record of most stairs climbed with a person on the head set by Chinese duo Tang Tao and Su Zengxian. The brothers said … [Read more...] about Giang brothers set new world record
‘Banh mi chao’: A Vietnamese dish that sizzles in a pan
Bread is served in a frying pan with eggs, pate and sausage. But this is just the basic version. A wide variety of "fillings" are available for hungry diners to choose from. This dish is usually served immediately after it is cooked. Typically, a mixture of chilli sauce and soy sauce are added to the dish before it is eaten. The egg yolk combined with the seasoning makes for a greasy, tasty sauce which a piece of crispy bread is dipped into. The dish is appreciated by both Vietnamese and foreign tourists and people sit on plastic chairs in a small alley to enjoy the dish. … [Read more...] about ‘Banh mi chao’: A Vietnamese dish that sizzles in a pan
Miss Vietnam lands Top 5 spot in Miss World’s Beauty With A Purpose contest
Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy has found herself among the top 5 in the Beauty With A Purpose competition held at the Miss World 2018 beauty pageant. Miss Vietnam 2018 Tieu Vy The organizing board of the Miss World 2018 pageant announced the five most outstanding projects in the competition, and Vy’s project, “Providing water for remote villages” was among them. The project, which was carried out in Niu village, Bo Trach district in Quang Binh province, came in fourth place among the top 5. Vy decided to implement the project when noticing the poor living conditions of local people in Niu village, where many people had no access to power, lacked any internet connection, and even clean water. Before the launch of the project, villagers were forced to use water from the Ca Roong spring for basic needs such as cooking and bathing. Vy and her team brought clean water to the village by digging wells and installing water filtration systems. As the result, the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Miss Vietnam lands Top 5 spot in Miss World’s Beauty With A Purpose contest