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The cultural event is organized to promote the value of humanity's intangible cultural heritage - Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk singing in the tourism industry. A cultural event entitled “Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi” is organized at the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi from September 23 to 26. The cultural event of “Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi” will last until September 26 in Hanoi. This is the second annual event held by the Department of Planning and Investment of Bac Ninh Province in Hanoi to promote local culture and tourism to Hanoians and visitors to the capital city. Head of the Event Organizing Committee Vu Thi Phuong Thao said that this cultural event is an opportunity to promote the Bac Ninh Quan ho folk song as well as the unique culture of the land to the capital's audience and international tourists. “The Quan ho folk singing, or the ritual of betel offering, is among many activities to be performed at the … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh space in the heart of Hanoi 2022

Experts have raised their voices to keep the beauty of Hanoi's pavements and make the city a worth-living region. Hanoi's authorities have been striving for years to find a sidewalk management solution that harmonizes the interests of pedestrians, street vendors, stores, and drivers. Although concerns remain, economic development and increased public awareness may make it easier for the capital city to fulfill its mission. Architect Doan Ky Thanh: Sidewalks management should ensure benefits of three sides Sidewalks are meant for pedestrians. In Vietnam, sidewalks are for walking, parking, socializing, and doing business. The city government should have a way to balance the interests of all three parties, including public agencies that rent their street-front premises to businesses, households that own stores on the street, and the safety of pedestrians. Architect Doan Ky Thanh. Photos: The Hanoi Times Local authorities should open a communication … [Read more...] about Make Hanoi a worth-living place: Opinions

Recently, Hanoi government raises controversial issue when considers increasing the pavement and roadbed fees. Specifically, under the proposal of the Hanoi People’s Committee, the pavement and roadbed rentals for car keeping at 12 major streets in city-core district (Hoan Kiem District) will be raised from VND80,000 (USD3.63) to VND240,000 (USD10.9) per square metre per month. Meanwhile, the rentals for other streets in Hoan Kiem District will be tripled to VND150,000 (USD6.81) from VND60,000 (USD2.72) per square meter/month. Parking lot in Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi. According to Hanoi Transport Department, there are about 653 licensed parking lots with total usage area of 124.900 square meters. In 2015, the budget revenue from Hanoi’s pavement, roadbed fees hits more than VND 40 billion (US$ 1.8 million).  With the increasing fees under the proposal, it’s expected that 2018 witnesses VND 113 bn (US$ 5.2 million) in Hanoi budget revenues from pavement rentals. … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers tripling pavement, roadbed rental fees

Street vendors in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Street vendors which are a unique feature of the culture in Hanoi is the theme of an art exhibition which opened on September 23 in Ho Chi Minh City . The exhibition named “Gánh hàng rong” ( Hanoi ’s Street Vendors) features a collection of sketches and paintings created by 15 students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine in Hanoi, now called the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, and their lecturer Ferdinand de Fénis, from 1925 to 1929. Images of the street vendors wandering every corner of the capital with their shoulder baskets filled up with goods such as fruits, vegetables, and snacks are put on display as part of the exhibition. A collection of old photos selected from the archives of the French School of the Far East (EFEO) will also be showcased. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until November 5 at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in District 1./. VNA … [Read more...] about Exhibition features Hanoi’s street vendors before 1930

The international airline rating organization Skytrax has announced the best 100 airlines in the world in 2022, including Vietnam Airlines. The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been named among the world’s best 100 airlines in 2022 by Skytrax at the 2022 World Airlines Awards, which was held on September 23. Vietnam Airlines planes at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam Airlines In Skytrax’s ranking for 2022, Vietnam Airlines ranks 48th of all 100 best companies. In 2021, the Vietnamese enterprise ranked 41st. Qatar Airways sustained its first place in last year’s ranking, marking the 7th consecutive achievement since 1999. Singapore Airlines remained the 2nd. The Dubai-based airline firm Emirates and the Japanese enterprise ANA All Nippon Airlines saw their places switch with each other. Emirates ranked 3rd, and the latter ranked 4th this year. The best-improved airlines in the top 10 are Turkish Airlines and Korean Air, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines listed among the world’s best 100

Amaya Retreat covers 10 hectares in the outlying district of Soc Son, around 10 kilometers from downtown Hanoi. It has 12 bungalows with 16 bedrooms and a wooden suite villa with a private swimming pool. A night's stay costs from VND2.5 million ($105.61) on weekdays and VND2.9 million on weekends. The resort offers meditation and yoga classes. Bungalows here are mainly made of eco-friendly materials and designed in European style that offer forest views. If you are lucky, you can see squirrels right from your bedroom. Located in Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai, Villa de Mont Mountain Resort has 39 villas lying at a height of 1,555 meters above sea level. All villas here are built from stone, indigenous wood in combination with handmade ethnic brocade. The resort was named … [Read more...] about 3 Vietnam resorts nestled in pine forests

A poor woman in the central province of Nghe An is calling for help for her blind husband and her son who is facing leukaemia. Tran Thi Thien, 59, in Anh Son District has two children, her son Nguyen Van Quang, 35, and her daughter Nguyen Thi Ha, 32. Both of them are married. Some years ago, Quang was diagnosed with leukaemia following a long period of fatigue. Doctors advised that he should not have children, so he let his wife leave him. Quang was diagnosed with leukaemia following a long period of fatigue Thien had to sell all valuable assets in his family to cover Quang’s treatment. After she failed to raise enough money for the hospital fees, Quang was brought home for self-treatment. In 2018, her husband Nguyen Van Phuong became blind. Since then, she has had to shoulder the family’s financial burdens. She also has to take care of Phuong’s younger sister who has mental health issues. Phuong has been blind since 2018 If you can help, … [Read more...] about Poor woman takes care of blind husband and ailing son

This year’s festival attracted nearly 200 artists, artisans, actors, and musicians from 18 clubs in eight cities and provinces nationwide: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Ninh Binh. It created an artistic playground introducing the public to Xam singing and contributed to raising community awareness about restoring, preserving and promoting its value. This was also an opportunity for artists and groups of Xam singers in cities and provinces to meet, exchange, and improve their expertise. The festival also aimed to encourage and honour artisans who pass on the intangible cultural heritage of Xam singing to the younger generation, and to boost socio-economic and cultural development. In addition to the main competition, activities like paying tribute to Xam master singer Ha Thi Cầu and performances to promote Ninh Binh tourism were also held during the festival./. VNA … [Read more...] about Festival honours Xam singing

Photo: Singer Tung Duong (L) and journalist Le Xuan Thanh, head of the organising board (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese singer Tung Duong once again dominated the 16th Devotion Music Awards, held online in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on January 7, as he won three of the nine major categories. Specifically, Duong won “ Album of the Year ” for his progressive rock album “Human”, “Music Show of the Year” for the “Human” liveshow, and “Singer of the Year” for his powerful and energetic performance s and contributions to contemporary music. He has so far pocketed 13 prizes at the Devotion Music Awards. Photo: Singer Tung Duong performs at the awards ceremony (Photo: VietnamPlus) “Producer of the Year” went to DJ and music producer Hoang Touliver, who is Music Director of the TV reality show Rap Viet, which looks for the next best rapper in Vietnam. The show was a hit, with more than 1 million viewers tuning in to watch the finale on YouTube. Rap Viet was … [Read more...] about Divo Tung Duong wins three major prizes at 2021 Devotion Music Awards

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the Council of National Defence and Security, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a ceremony in Hanoi on September 23 marking the 30th anniversary of the NA’s Committee for National Defence and Security (September 25). Speaking at the event, NA Chairman Hue asked the committee to fully grasp the Party’s guidelines on national defence and security, especially the Resolution adopted by the 13th National Party Congress and another on the national protection strategy in the new situation set at the 8th plenum of the 11th Party Central Committee. It was required to soon engage in the building and perfection of laws, resolutions and ordinances in assigned fields; work closely with relevant agencies to ensure the progress and quality of assigned law-making tasks, actively study legislative tasks related to ensuring social safety and order or … [Read more...] about NA’s Committee for National Defence and Security marks 30th anniversary