(VEN) - The exhibition of “100+ years of German Precision BMW motorbikes now and then” is opened to the public from April 11 at the lobby of Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City at 33 Le Duan Blvd., District 1. The private collection of five BMW antique motorbikes is a treat to the public from a collector who wishes to remain anonymous while sharing the love and joy of his prized possessions. The motorbikes dated from 1931 to 1969 and are all restored to mint condition. The estimated value of each antique motorbike cannot be determined as the number of transactions are rare even in the international market. The modern BMW motorbikes are mean machines compare to our everyday transportation and are on loan from another collector who has an obvious taste for speed and class. These 5 motorbikes represent only a small percentage of his collection and he is excited to share his collection with the general public at such a prestigious location. “The lobby of Deutsches … [Read more...]
Many foreign actors register for Vietnamese film casting
Hundreds of actors have registered for the casting of a film by Vietnamese Director Luong Dinh Dung, including from abroad. According to Director Luong Dinh Dung, he has received nearly 500 people turned up for casting for the 578 action film over the past month, including those from France, the UK, South Korean, Japan and China. Dung said that 100 people who have been selected were taken to the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh’s Mai Chau District for the casting. Lots of them are sports athletes and martial arts trainers. The candidates join the casting in Hoa Binh Those chosen will be trained by martial arts instructors from Hollywood and South Korea. 578 is the story of a truck driver trying to find the man responsible for an attack on his daughter and a confrontation with a criminal gang. The film has a budget of VND60 billion (USD2.6m) would nearly 40 container trucks, a helicopter, US and South Korean experts. He revealed that the number 578 had important meaning … [Read more...]
Vietnamese culture featured in Italy-Vietnam Fashion show
Many people still attended a velvet and silk fashion show at Dien Hong Garden, despite the rain in Hanoi on the second day of the Italy-Vietnam Fashion Week. Italian ambassador in Vietnam Cecilia Piccioni said each event of the fashion week aimed to bring more cultural and economic values to both countries. Designer Michele Gaudiomonte also said the details on the costumes showed the traditional craft values of Vietnam which were a precious resource to develop the fashion industry. Designer Bianco Levrin opened the show with a collection of silk and velvet, showing off the elegance and luxury of the women. Xuan Hao likes modern denim designs and introduced some impressive bags made from cotton and velvet. Meanwhile, designer Chu La's bold and colourful collection impressed the audience with a horse-shaped headpiece which is often used as a votive offering. Some photos of the show: Designer Bianco Levrin Designer Chu La's collection Designer Hung Viet's collection … [Read more...]
Year-end retreats at Sofitel Saigon
A six-course Christmas Eve Dinner comprising of classic holiday dishes with a modern French twist is available at L’Olivier Restaurant on level 2 of the five-star hotel on December 24-25 from 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For New Year’s Eve, executive chef Marko Rankel will prepare a six-course menu accompanied with live music. Mezz restaurant on level 2 will serve Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch, featuring lobster dishes, seafood, foie gras, French oysters, and a selection of seasonal sweets on the nights of December 24-25. Furthermore, the restaurant is unveiling a New Year’s Eve buffet and New Year Day brunch with a free flow of drinks and an array of dishes from the interactive cooking stations to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the year 2018. Party-goers should head for Boudoir Lounge on the lobby level of the hotel to participate in a Countdown Party to ring in the New Year 2018 on December 31 from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests can enjoy free … [Read more...]
Where to celebrate weekend in HCM City
CGV Crescent Mall, 3H Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, District 7Parents with plans to provide kids with relaxation after stressful school hours could take their children to CGV Crescent Mall on the fifth floor of the Crescent Mall shopping complex in Phu My Hung urban area in District 7 to watch a family-themed animated film “Coco” at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.Since its premiere in late November, the American 3D computer-animated directed by American director and screenwriter Lee Unkrich has heaped praise from movie enthusiasts around the world owing to its humanitarian values and meaningful messages conveyed from the film.The film has recently dominated the North American box office with a solid US$26.1 million at 3,987 locations during a moderate weekend, according to Reuters.The 127-minute movie, based on the traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead holiday in Mexico, tells a story about a 12-year-old boy called Miguel who dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his … [Read more...]
Car imports up in November
The recovery of import turnover of CBU cars in November is mainly attributed to the demand for cars at the end of the year ahead of Tet - Photo cafeF.vn The month saw increases of 45 million USD in value and 1,000 units in volume in comparison with figures of the previous month.According to GSO, total import of CBU cars in the 11 months of this year is estimated at 84,000 units, worth over 1.9 billion USD, down 14.7 percent in volume and 11.4 percent year-on-year. Theo VNA … [Read more...]
Rex Hotel Saigon rolls out year-end promotions
Those placing orders for high-end wedding services at the five-star hotel will be given a wedding room and a breakfast buffet. Their wedding party will be beautifully decorated with wedding cakes and candles.Vertical Garden, fully replete with trees and other ornamental plants, can accommodate 260 guests at a time. Meanwhile, Conference Hall and Lotus Ballroom capable of serving more than 300 guests each are suitable for bigger wedding parties. In addition, those wishing to have a small and cozy wedding party with only 200 guests or less could consider Sunflower Hall. From now until March next year, a wedding party table for 10 people at the hotel costs VND5.5 million, featuring six menus for couples to choose from. The hotel’s service consulting team is always on hand to give advice to customers.The hotel is also offering spa service promotions at its Rex Health Club. Those staying at the hotel will be entitled to a 15% discount on 60- or 90-minute spa services while … [Read more...]
Hanoians enjoy master Concert “Vietnam – South Korea Friendship”
New age music lovers will get to see the special performance by the talented pianist-composer Yiruma, well-known for “River Flows In You”, “Kiss The Rain”, “May Be” and the soundtracks of the famous Korean drama “Winter Sonata”.This is also a chance for K-pop fans to see the fierce performance by Ailee, who is considered “Korean Beyonce”. Possesses a powerful and inspiring voice, many of her songs have become hits, including “I will go to you like the first snow” in the Koream drama “Goblin”.From Vietnam, the public will see many famous artists with hits like “Phia sau 1 co gai” by Soobin Hoang Son, “Em gai mua” by Huong Tram, “Trai tim em cung biet dau” by Bao Anh, “Co em cho” by Min. Apart from the performance by the artists, the audience will get to join many exciting activities taking place on the same day of the concert.In addition, during 23 days of … [Read more...]
Some weekend activities in HCM City
168 Truong Van Bang Street, District 2The Prisma Night Run, a competition in combination with music performance, sounds and visual effects, will make a comeback in HCM City’s District 2.Organized by Pulse Active, a HCM City-based professional organizer of renowned sport events such as HCM City Marathon, Le Fruit Off-Road Triathlon and Color Me Run.The organized told the Daily in an email that Dutch DJ/producer Quintino who was ranked 30th in the global top 100 DJs voted by DJMAG magazine and shot to fame in the world of electronic dance music (EDM) after his debut song “Epic” will show up at this year’s event to entertain participants at the finish line. Soul Live Project, 214-216 Pasteur Street, District 3The Soul Live Project in District 3, HCM City stages the Tony award-winning Broadway play “Lend me a tenor” which is held for the first time by Saigon’s English-language Dragonfly Theater in the city.The play, directed by Aaron Toronto, … [Read more...]
Vietnamese football honoured at AFC Annual Awards
VFF Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan receives the Developing Member Associations of the Year award from the AFC 2017 could be considered a great year for Vietnamese football, as the VFF has six teams through to the final rounds of AFC competitions, including the men’s national team, the women’s national team, the national futsal team, and the national U23, U19 and U16 teams.In addition, the VFF had actively and successfully hosted different AFC competitions throughout the year, including the 2017 AFC Futsal Club Championship, the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification and the 2018 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.Furthermore, proactive involvement in various AFC Development programmes, and their constant promotion of women’s, youth and grassroots football, has earned Vietnam the recognition from the AFC.Addressing the ceremony, Vice President of the VFF, Tran Quoc Tuan, hailed the AFC award as recognition over the active transformations of Vietnamese football, … [Read more...]