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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

At the send-off ceremony The delegation with more than 140 delegates was led by Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu and Rear Admiral Luong Viet Hung, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam People's Navy. Attending the send-off ceremony was Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in HCMC Tran Kim Yen, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thu Duc City Nguyen Huu Hiep. The city’s leaders and officials will pay visits to soldiers of the Naval Regions 2 and 5, troops stationed on DK1 platform and people on the Truong Sa archipelago, the southwestern islands from September 24 to October 1. The delegation offers incense and flowers to the memorial monument commemorating heroic martyrs of the secret fleet of transport ships, also known as “No Number Naval Ships” at the Naval Region 2 Command’s Marine Brigade 125 in HCMC before the departure. Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party … [Read more...] about HCMC’s delegation visits soldiers on DK1 platform, people on southwestern island

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

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

The German travel news site reisereporter.de has listed Vietnam among the ten most charming destinations for German holiday-makers to explore and escape the upcoming winter in Europe. According to a recent article posted on the site, Vietnam is one of the 10 most beautiful destinations that tourists should consider when planning a faraway trip for themselves and their families. Ha Long Bay The author considered Vietnam a country of cultural treasures and spectacular scenery, adding that it has over 3,000 km of coastline with diverse and rich nature. Coming to Vietnam, visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant life of the capital of Hanoi or the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, Hoi An, the capital of lanterns in Vietnam, is also definitely worth a visit. The article advised visitors to begin their journey with trips through endless green paddy fields or national rainforest parks. Those who want to go to the beach were recommended to come to Nha … [Read more...] about Vietnam among 10 best destinations for Germans to escape winter: news site