In addition to decorating the streets on the occasion, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has stepped up communications work to encourage Hanoians to enhance the city’s image as a safe and friendly locality. The procession passed through Hanoi’s famous locations surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in the very heart of the city, including Melia Hanoi Hotel, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the Hanoi Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Photo: VNA With more than 150 vehicles decked with the national flags of Vietnam, the US and the DPRK, the event called on people to comply with the city’s lifestyle and traffic rules, while ensuring social order. Director of the department To Van Dong said that Hanoi’s hosting of the second DPRK-USA summit reflects the city’s honour and responsibility for an international event. The procession aims to raise public awareness about promoting the image of Vietnam and Hanoi in particular to the … [Read more...] about Hanoi calls on locals to show civilized way of life
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US-DPRK Summit 2019: Hanoi calls on locals to show civilized way of life
A procession was held in Hanoi on February 25 to disseminate the municipal authorities’ call on the locals to demonstrate their civilized way of life ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, thus promoting Hanoi’s image to international friends (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A procession was held in Hanoi on February 25 to disseminate the municipal authorities’ call on the locals to demonstrate their civilized way of life ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, thus promoting Hanoi’s image to international friends. In addition to decorating the streets on the occasion, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has stepped up communications work to encourage Hanoians to enhance the city’s image as a safe and friendly locality. The procession passed through Hanoi’s famous locations surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in the very heart of the city, including Melia Hanoi Hotel, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the Hanoi Opera House … [Read more...] about US-DPRK Summit 2019: Hanoi calls on locals to show civilized way of life
Photo exhibit ‘Colors of life’ honors Vietnamese women
Le Bich has spent 12 years travelling to take snapshots of Vietnamese women’s daily lives. Photographer Le Bich. The photos are introduced to the public for the first time. Each reflects a personal story and shows the beauty of Vietnamese women in an authentic way. Le Bich gives the copyright on 40 photos to the Vietnamese Women Museum. The exhibit will run until September 30 at the Vietnamese Women Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. More photos at the exhibit: Le Bich has spent 12 years travelling to take snapshots of Vietnamese women’s daily lives. Photographer Le Bich. The photos are introduced to the public for the first time. Each reflects a personal story and shows the beauty of Vietnamese women in an authentic way. Le Bich gives the copyright on 40 photos to the Vietnamese Women Museum. The exhibit will run until September 30 at the Vietnamese Women Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hoan Kiem … [Read more...] about Photo exhibit ‘Colors of life’ honors Vietnamese women
Exhibition displays photos of life in Hanoi’s suburbs
The exhibition will showcase 139 works selected from the 48th Art Photo Contest 2018. The works reflect the diversity of life in Hanoi’s suburbs, through a journey of exploration and discovery of each author. The 48th Art Photo Contest 2018 was held to celebrate the August Revolution (August 19), National Day (September 2), the 64th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day and the 10th anniversary of the implementation of Resolution No.15/2008/NQ-QH12 dated May 29, 2008 of the 12th National Assembly on the adjustment of the capital city’s administrative boundary. According to Dao Quang Minh, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Union of Literature and Arts Associations, in the two months since its launch, the contest received 1,750 works of 293 authors in Hanoi. In particular, many works were composed in four districts of Hanoi, Dan Phuong, Thanh Tri, Hoai Duc and Dong Anh, the districts of Hanoi which have been recognised as new rural standards. The exhibition will further communicate … [Read more...] about Exhibition displays photos of life in Hanoi’s suburbs
Photo book recalls artists’ life in wartime
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VietNamNet Bridge – The life and work of artists during the resistance is portrayed truthfully in a recently released photo book containing the work of late photographer Tran Van Luu. Photographer Tran Van Luu is seen in his house at 11 Hang Bong Street, a rendezvous of many artists in the past.— Photo courtesy of Kim Dong Publishing House Kim Dong Publishing House and the photographer’s family showcased the collection of 200 black-and-white photos for the first time with the aim of reflecting writers, poets and artists who were active during the wartime. Luu was known as the recorder of history of Vietnamese literature and art during the resistance war as he lived and worked together with the artists, according to Huu Thinh, Chairman of the Viet Nam Union of Literature and Arts Associations. He said the book is a precious collection because it reflects the life and career of photographer Luu. “The book is released 15 years after his death, enough … [Read more...] about Photo book recalls artists’ life in wartime