Symbol of fertility: Two concrete sculptures that resemble male genital, known in Hinduism as linga, at Gầm Trời Valley. — VNS Photos Đoàn Tùng Viet Nam News by Bảo Hoa Controversy prior to Đào Anh Khánh’s show Stood erect in a valley some 50km from Hà Nội are three sculptures made from concrete that resemble three giant penises. Twenty-five metres tall and painted half white, half grey, they are the trademarks of Gầm Trời Valley, a 10ha area in Hòa Bình Province where one of Việt Nam’s biggest and most-anticipated events of the year is taking place this weekend. Đáo Xuân Chín, roughly translated as ‘New Year Meeting Number Nine’, is the ninth edition of a series of art festivals called Đáo Xuân held by Vietnamese contemporary artist Đào Anh Khánh at the beginning of the year over the past 20 years. It is the … [Read more...] about A farewell to art: Đào Anh Khánh and his grand finale
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South Korea may seek change in controversial military exemption for athletes
Over the weekend, the country’s soccer and baseball teams have earned the reward with gold medals at the Asian Games. Military service is a highly contentious issue in South Korea, where all able-bodied men must complete about 21 months of service as part of efforts to maintain a deterrent against the North. Exemptions are offered to athletes who win titles at the Asian Games or medals of any color at the Olympics, however, and Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min along with his team mates earned that right when they struck gold on Saturday. Nine baseball players who had not yet completed their service also received the exemption after winning the Asian Games title in Jakarta on Saturday, but they could be among the last athletes to be so rewarded. Ki Chan-soo, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, an arm of the Defense Ministry in charge of conscription, said on Monday that the rule could be amended. “We’re already running short of military … [Read more...] about South Korea may seek change in controversial military exemption for athletes
Museum receives memorabilia relating to President Ho Chi Minh
A painting by Bulgarian artist Stefan Petrov donated to the Ho Chi Minh Museum (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh Museum has held a ceremony to receiving memorabilia relating to the late President. The event on August 29 was also to honour individuals who donated and shared documents, objects and souvenirs relating to President Ho Chi Minh, as well as to thank collectives and agencies for their help in preserving and promoting the late leader’s heritage. The museum received more than 80 memorabilia such as the red neckerchief President Ho Chi Minh gave to Dinh Ngoc Thi in 1966. The 56-year-old man served as head of the Young Bamboo Shoots Duy Vien Co-operative, a group of Young Pioneers founded in 1958. Other objects include a pistol the President granted to Health Minister Hoang Tich Tri (1903 - 1958), four letters President Ho Chi Minh sent to the Minister, and a painting of President Ho Chi Minh by Bulgarian painter Stefan Petrov in 1957. Petrov met … [Read more...] about Museum receives memorabilia relating to President Ho Chi Minh
Museum accepts memorabilia relating to President Hồ
A painting by Bulgarian artist Stefan Petrov donated to the Hồ Chí Minh Museum. — VNS Photo Minh Thu Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Đinh Ngọc Thỉ’s most prized souvenir is the red neckerchief President Hồ Chí Minh gave him. Yesterday the 65-year-old donated the neckerchief to the Hồ Chí Minh Museum in Hà Nội for public exhibition. Thỉ was born in the central province of Quảng Trị and served as head of the Young Bamboo Shoots Duy Viên Co-operative, a group of Young Pioneers founded in 1958. He and his comrades helped take care of war invalids and worked in rice fields. Duy Viên Co-operative’s achievements were acknowledged on Radio the Voice of Việt Nam. Hearing the news, President Hồ decided to honour the young pioneers, and Thỉ was summoned to represent the co-operative in Hà Nội to meet President Hồ in 1966. Thỉ … [Read more...] about Museum accepts memorabilia relating to President Hồ
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Permanent gov’t members discuss socio-economic performance Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of permanent government members in Hanoi on August 28 to discuss the recent socio-economic performance, State budget, and public investment. Participants listened to a 2018 report on socio-economic performance and State budget, as well as a socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate for 2019. In light of the past achievements, all 12 targets for 2018 are expected to be met. They gave opinions on the mid-term report on socio-economic development and State budget, a public investment plan for 2016-2020, and the national finance-budget plan for 2019-2021. Concluding the meeting, the PM asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government Office to acquire suggestions and refine reports to submit to the government at the upcoming monthly meeting. He … [Read more...] about Government News 29/8