DESPITE THE RAIN: The exciting atmosphere created by Vietnamese fans at the SEA Games 31. — Photo courtesy of tdtt.gov.vn HÀ NỘI — Khoảnh Khắc Sea Games 31 (Moments of the SEA Games 31), a photo contest aimed at capturing the best moments of the 31st Southeast Asian Games, has opened to celebrate the Games being held in Việt Nam. The contest, organised by the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VNAP), is calling for entries from both amateur and professional photographers from across the country. It is a special activity to accompany other major and important events across the country, honouring outstanding people in various fields and the unforgettable sporting moments during the SEA Games 31, which is held with the theme "For a Stronger Southeast Asia" from May 12 to 23. Beautiful images, including those about training, practice and performances of athletes, fans cheering and other event-related activities, are encouraged to be sent to the … [Read more...] about ‘Moments of SEA Games 31’ photo contest opens for entries
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Top 35 contestants of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global show beauty in swimsuits
The organizing committee of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global has released a set of photos of the 35 best contestants stunning in swimsuits as the contest draws near to the finale. Inspired by the nature and tourism potential of Vietnam’s forests and seas, the swimsuit collection was made with golden as the main color in order to highlight the distinct beauty and charm of each contestant, according to the organizing committee. In its maiden organization, the Miss Tourism Vietnam Global beauty pageant looks to find a talented beauty who will be responsible for promoting Vietnam’s tourism to the world. The winner will be given the crown valued at VND3 billion (US$130,000). The contest has attracted many promising candidates who have made multiple changes to perfect themselves in terms of appearance and skills during the course of the competition. A contestant of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global dons a swimsuit. Photo: Miss Tourism Vietnam Global The organizing board … [Read more...] about Top 35 contestants of Miss Tourism Vietnam Global show beauty in swimsuits
Vietnamese students finish third at US science contest
Two Vietnamese students have won third prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2022, the largest international pre-college science competition recently held in the United States. Tran Phong and Tran My Chi, who won third prize at ISEF 2022, pose for a photo with their teacher. Tran Phong and Tran My Chi, both of whom are currently studying at Lao Cai High School for Gifted Students, were awarded US$2,000 after impressing judges with their entry of a mobile blood bank. Their project helps to create a strong connection between hospitals and blood donors in order to allow them to promptly provide drops of blood, a move which could contribute to saving the lives of critically-ill patients. The ISEF 2022 is the world's largest global science competition for high school students. Through a global network of local, regional, and national science fairs, millions of students are encouraged to explore their passion for scientific … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students finish third at US science contest
Coastal province launches beauty contest to promote tourism
More than 400 Vietnamese women aged 18 to 27 have signed up for the first Miss Sea Tourism Việt Nam 2022 competition launched in Nha Trang City, Khánh Hòa Province. The event is part of the province’s efforts to promote tourism recovery this year. Photo courtesy of the organiser NHA TRANG — The first Miss Sea Tourism Việt Nam 2022 pageant, held in Nha Trang City, has attracted the participation of more than 400 young aspirants. The contest is part of Khánh Hòa Province's efforts to boost tourism recovery this year. From the aspirants aged 18 to 27 and at least 1.60m tall, 20 candidates will be shortlisted for the semifinal round to be held on Champa Island in Nha Trang from July 7 to 9. The contestants will compete in the categories of traditional costumes, swimsuits, question-and-answer sessions and evening wear. They will also take part in two additional competitions highlighting their work in promoting tourist activities in Khánh Hòa. Ten finalists will vie for the … [Read more...] about Coastal province launches beauty contest to promote tourism
Sen Village Festival marks President Ho Chi Minh’s 132nd birthday anniversary
An art performance at the festival (Photo: VNA) The three-day festival includes diverse cultural activities such as flower offerings at Uncle Ho’s statue in Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh City, a parade to Uncle Ho’s homeland, incense offerings to Uncle Ho at his memorial house in the Kim Lien relic site and Chung Son Temple in Nam Dan District’s Kim Lien Commune. There are also performances of traditional music, volleyball tournament, martial art competition, Ao Dai performance, an exhibition of local dishes and products, and online photo contest. The festival attracts a large number of visitors and the participation of art troupes from provinces and cities nationwide. The event was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic On this occasion, the 2022 National Classical Drama and Folk Opera Festival took place in Vinh City, Nghe An Province on May 17-28. Around 250 artists coming from 11 art troupes from cities and provinces nationwide have participated in the … [Read more...] about Sen Village Festival marks President Ho Chi Minh’s 132nd birthday anniversary
Fencer, volunteers collects rubbish in Mỹ Đình Gymnasium
Lê Hương HÀ NỘI — Famed fencer Vũ Thành An and nearly 100 volunteers collected plastic rubbish in Mỹ Đình Gymnasium on Friday in the "Collecting Plastic Rubbish – Getting Green Medals" activity as part of the ongoing 'For A Green SEA Games' campaign. They divided into groups to pick up rubbish, bottles and cans. By the afternoon, over 30 volunteers who collected the most rubbish won Green medals from the SEA Games organiser. Fencer An (right) collects rubbish with a volunteer at Mỹ Đình Gymnasium on Friday. — Photo SEA Games organiser With the spirit of "For a Stronger Southeast Asia", the event has not aimed just at fair play but also for green-clean-beautiful and environment-friendly purposes. The Natural Resources and Environment Communications Centre and the WWF have coordinated with the SEA Games 31 organiser on a project to minimise plastic disposal in the ocean and implement a national plan on controlling plastic disposal in the sea by 2030, aiming to set … [Read more...] about Fencer, volunteers collects rubbish in Mỹ Đình Gymnasium
The beauty of Lang Co Bay
Located at the foot of the Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Bay is a town in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue province. It is completely embraced with one side of deep mountains, and one side of seas. (Photo: VNA) With an area of about 800 hectares, Lap An Lagoon - known as the Oyster Kingdom of Hue- is also the source that supplies a large amount of seafood for the fishermen of this area. (Photo: VNA) With over 10 km of white sand, the vast blue waters of the ocean and rainforests on the undulating mountains are not enough to describe Lang Co. Additional, a large mysterious Lap An Lagoon makes it more beautiful. (Photo: VNA) On the top of Hai Van Pass, visitors will surely feel surprised by the peaceful and poetic beauty of Lang Co Bay. Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer. (Photo: VNA) This is the 3rd bay in Vietnam, after Halong Bay and Nha Trang Bay named in the list of 30 … [Read more...] about The beauty of Lang Co Bay
Lotus Festival elevates status of Dong Thap province
Dong Thap is proud to offer hundreds of local products to the wider world. According to Pham Thien Nghia, Chairman of Dong Thap People’s Committee, the event will be held provincewide to promote the cultural identity of Dong Thap people and honour lotus flowers, as well as promote cultural and economic values for products made from Dong Thap lotus plants. The festival, titled “The New Day Lotus”, is also aimed at enhancing lotus farming in association with tourism development. This will help the province build its image and develop local products to attract more tourists and contribute to local socioeconomic development. According to the organisers, the festival will feature a variety of cultural and tourist activities, including art programmes, a workshop on improving the value chain of Dong Thap products, and a “Lotus in Me” art performance. There will also be networking activities to honour excellent lotus growers, processors, and producers. In addition will be an … [Read more...] about Lotus Festival elevates status of Dong Thap province
Purple flowers signal Hanoi’s summer
Leaving the gloomy and drizzling days behind, Hanoi has re-encountered its usual summer vibrancy with purple Lagerstroemia blossoming all over the streets. Every May, many streets of Hanoi are tinged with the romantic purple Lagerstroemia, indicating that summer has come. The purple flowering tree that is better known as “the Pride of India” was planted extensively on the streets of Hanoi in the 1980s. For over twenty years now, the graceful flower has still dyed the streets purple every summer. Along with red flamboyant, the beauty of purple Lagerstroemia has starred in many poems and songs-themed students. The flowers only bloom in the summer, signaling the end of the school year and evoking the sadness of seeing off before the summer break among the teenagers. The purple Lagerstroemia also won the hearts of many girls. They love taking pictures with them to preserve the moments of their … [Read more...] about Purple flowers signal Hanoi’s summer
British historian highlights significance of President Ho Chi Minh’s trip to London
Drayton Court Hotel in which President Ho Chi Minh toiled in the kitchens in 1914 (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – President Ho Chi Minh’s three-year trip to London more than a century ago had an important meaning to his revolutionary career, British historian John Callow, former Director of Archives, Marx Memorial Library, has said. Talking to Vietnam News Agency, Callow held that London was a destination for Ho Chi Minh after a long journey to many other places because that was known as the workshop of the world. It was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, the centre of the greatest empire in terms of land mass that the world had ever known, and the world's top financial centre. His journey is intensely practical and a way to discover the politics, the economics and the cultures of very different civilisations, the scholar stated. He stressed that it was a brave step for Ho Chi Minh to leave his homeland with a desire to learn, to witness with his own eyes the fast changing … [Read more...] about British historian highlights significance of President Ho Chi Minh’s trip to London