The Hanoitimes - The visit paid to Hanoi by General David L. Goldfein is the first in the past 45 years. US Air Force general and commander to visit Vietnam US pursues its right to sail and fly in South China Sea: Air Force Gens. General David L. Goldfein, chief of Staff of the US Air Force, met Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh, commander of Vietnam’s Air Defense and Air Force, in Hanoi on August 19, marking the first visit paid by a US Air Force chief of staff to Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh, commander of Vietnam’s Air Defense and Air Force and General David L. Goldfein, chief of Staff of the US Air Force in Hanoi on Aug 19. Photo: Tien Phong The two generals discussed measures to boost the relations between the two air forces, the Tien Phong newspaper reported. “We will make mechanism for cooperation in three years, five years or more under the permission of the two … [Read more...] about First US Air Force chief visits Hanoi since Vietnam War
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British band to link up with local artists for Tuborg Open 2019
At the press conference The trio are to take part in a music project alongside two other Vietnamese artists, JustaTee and Phuong Ly, with a view to encouraging young people to open their minds to new and diverse experiences. During their two-day stay in Hanoi, the Grammy-award winners will work in the studio alongside local artists and pay a visit to a number of popular destinations around the capital. The music project is expected to be introduced to the public in early September. Originally formed in 2008 in the British city of Cambridge, Clean Bandit consists of three members, Grace Chatto, along with brothers Jack and Luke Patterson. The band has released two albums and sold 44 million singles worldwide. They have worked with a number of famous artists, including Sean Paul, Zara Larsson, Demi Lovato, Craig David, KYLE, and Ellie Goulding. … [Read more...] about British band to link up with local artists for Tuborg Open 2019
Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of ‘firsts’
Việt Nam's Undeground Lộn Xộn Band will organise their first live show on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — Lộn Xộn, a musical band popular among the underground community in Việt Nam, will organise their first show at Vân Hồ Exhibition Centre on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career. Entitled Tự Dưng (Sudden), the show is the event of many “firsts”. “This is the first time Lôn Xộn have produced a live show, the first time cooperating with famous brands, the first time selling clothes at the event, the first time wearing in-ear headphones while singing and the first time performing with dance crews,” said band leader Nguyễn Việt Hưng, aka Rica, at the press conference announcing the Sudden show. Particularly, it would also be the first live … [Read more...] about Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of ‘firsts’
Peruvian band’s concert to celebrate Việt Nam-Peru relations
Peruvian band Apu Inka will perform in Hà Nội to celebrate the 25th anniversary of relations between Việt Nam and the Republic of Peru. Photo apuinka.com HÀ NỘI — The Peruvian band Apu Inka will perform Vietnamese folk music and traditional dances of the Amazon jungle and the high mountains of the Andes at Hà Nội's Lý Thái Tổ Garden on August 3 and at Việt Nam Youth Theatre on August 5. The artists will use traditional and modern instruments including the charango, bombo and zamponas. The performances will include traditional dances of the ancient Peruvian civilisation as well as new dances based on the indigenous culture and influences from Spanish and African cultures. The repertoire includes song and dances featured at festivals and ritual ceremonies. The band will perform Chuklla, a kind of traditional music of the ancient … [Read more...] about Peruvian band’s concert to celebrate Việt Nam-Peru relations
Khanh Hoa to host the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year
The Hanoitimes - Khanh Hoa province is the only Vietnamese locality that has hosted the Sea Festival every two years since 2003, which attracted a large number of holidaymakers. The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa will host the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year with the theme “Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival” and welcome ceremony for New Year 2019 at the same time on December 31. The information was announced by the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture and Sports, the unit is responsible for organizing the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year's opening ceremony. Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. Many kinds of activities will be held at the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year, including an opening ceremony, the 2019 Sea Festival Week, beer festival, Miss Universe and Hong Kong-Nha Trang yatch race, etc. In addition, 15 cities and provinces nationwide have confirmed to join the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year. The Khanh Hoa Department of Culture and Sports is assigned to make preparations … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa to host the 2019 Visit Vietnam Year