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Many of such walls are in Da Kao Ward, District 1, which are filled with beautiful paintings and flower pots. The products were jointly created by the People’s Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, and the Youth Union of Da Kao Ward as well as local residents to prevent graffiti, ads stuck on walls, and littering. With the same purpose, walls of houses on Dien Bien Phu Street in Da Kao Ward have also been blanketed with pictures about protecting wildlife and fighting the hunt for endangered species. Thanh Duyen, a resident in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, has an artist paint a picture on the front wall of his house on Tran Van Dang Street. Photo : Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Dang Quoc Bao, head of the southern office of the Vietnam Association of Civil Engineering Environment, whose house’ front is painted beautifully and includes wall planters, said, “The program to plant trees in recycled planters is meaningful and helps eradicate ads plastered on walls, graffit

The trip starts from the wharf at Tro Mong Forest Management Station in Phuc Trach Commune, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province. Rowing on the 10km-long Chay River which originates from the immense mountains in the ancient karst mountain area of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, tourists seem to be on a lissome silk ribbon with two sides of verdant fields of corn and old trees. During the trip, tourists sometimes see stones in different shapes in the clear and turquoise water of the river. The blue colour of the water in this river is rather strange and according to scientists’ explanation it is because of the erosion of the karst mountains and the natural phenomenon of calcium dissolving into water for millions of years.   Discovering the wild beauty of the Chay River. Photo: Tat Son Sightseeing by kayak. Photo: Thanh Giang The entrance to Toi Cave is 20m wide and 40m high. Photo: Thanh Giang Tourists

The UK and EU member nations will no longer enjoy visa-free travel to Vietnam , according to a proposal submitted to the government by the country’s steering committee on COVID-19 fighting and prevention. Vietnam will also halt its visa exemption policy for citizens of other countries outside of the EU where over 500 cases have been reported or more than 50 new infections are recorded in a single day, according to the proposal. Foreigners who have symptoms of il lness or recent travel history to areas hit by a COVID-19 outbreak will be denied entry into Vietnam . The proposal was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam as he chaired a meeting for COVID-19 prevention in Hanoi on Sunday night. Citizens of Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Belarus currently enjoy visa-free travel to Vietnam until December 31, 2022. Nationals from the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain are also exempted from applying for a visa when visiting Vietnam un

The event is co-organised by Voice of Vietnam – VOV, the RoK’s Sublime Entertainment Concert Company, and Vietnam ’s To&Ro Media Co. Ltd. The musical party will bring together a number of popular bands from the RoK, including EXO-SC, NCT 127, ELRIS, ACE, and Alphabat. Young and talented Vietnamese singers will also be on the line up to entertain Hanoi audiences. According to VOV Deputy General Director Ngo Minh Hien, the concert aims to provide a venue for K-Pop enthusiasts to enjoy performances of their favourite singers while contributing to boosting co-operation between Vietnam and the RoK through music. Tickets for the event are priced from VND 500,000 to VND 5 million and can be purchased via https://ticketbox.vn/ or To&Ro Media Co. Ltd.’s headquarters at Room 405, 95H Building, Ly Nam De Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The post https://vietexplorer.com/lifestyle/2020-k-pop-super-concert-to-wow-hanoi-audiences-next-january/ appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . V

Themed “90 years under the Party flag”, the exhibition features over 300 valuable documents and objectives. The exhibits recall the formation and development of the CPV over the past 90 years as well as the great victories of the Vietnamese revolution under the leadership of the glorious Party. In addition, visitors will be introduced to images of President Ho Chi Minh and familiar items of soldiers during the resistance wars against French colonialism and imperialism. The exhibition also highlighted the milestones of Thua Thien – Hue Provincial Party Committee during the two resistance wars as well as in the cause of national development and defence, and towards industrialism and modernism. Many soldiers visiting the exhibition The exhibition is expected to inspire the confidence and pride in the Party, President Ho Chi Minh and the Doi Moi (renewal) process of the country among officials, Party members and the people. The event also contributed to enhancing the campaign of fol

Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong affirmed that in recent years, Vietnamese artists regularly participate in the art exchanges in the region and the world, bringing positive effects, promoting exchanges, stimulating creativity and connecting Vietnamese art with the world. The exhibition is a special international art event, held in Hanoifor the first time, contributing to showing the spirit of integration, enhancing understanding, and sharing their passionbetween Asian artists. The event introduces to the public 81 works by 27 aritsts from 13 Asian countries and territories including: Australia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam . Eight Vietnamese artists participating in the exhibition include: Dang Xuan Hoa, Tran Luu Hau, Le Quang Ha, Do Hoang Tuong, Ta Quang Bao, Le Lang Luong, Khong Do Tuyen and Tran Van An. Works by Vietnamese

With a combination of a 360-degree circular stage featuring a wide range of visual effects, and a large studio, the show promises to be a thrilling reunion for guests. The programme includes two parts: the first part is named " Vietnamese fairy tales" and tells the proud characters and stories of Vietnam , such as the story of Professor Nguyen Van Huyen – the first Vietnamese to successfully defend his doctoral dissertation at the Sorbonne University in Paris, France in 1934; the story of the first Manager of the Piano Faculty of Vietnam Music School (now the Vietnam National Academy of Music) Thai Thi Lien – the first Vietnamese to earn a university degree at the prestigious Prague Academy of Music; or the story of 100 years of painter Bui Xuan Phai and his famous paintings. Meanwhile, second part titled "Outreach dreams of the Vietnamese " brings a meaningful and profound dialogue with Lt. Gen. Pham Tuan, the first Vietnamese to fly into space; Assoc. Prof

The event was part of a series of Vietnamese events in Myanmar this year to realise the bilateral comprehensive cooperative partnership and culture cooperation agreement for the 2017 – 2020 period signed by the two countries’ leaders. Within the framework of the week, a ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of Vietnam ’s National Day and two years of the upgrade of the Vietnam – Myanmar ties to the comprehensive cooperative partnership level was also held. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Myanmar Luan Thuy Duong said Vietnam – Myanmar ties have been growing in diverse areas over the past years, including in trade and investment, national defence-security, agro-forestry, seafood, energy, telecommunications, tourism , justice, education, culture and people-to-people exchange. Vietnam is now the ninth largest trade partner and the seventh largest foreign investor of Myanmar, she said. Speaking highly of Vietnamese firms’ contributions to Myanmar, Vietnamese Ambas

The biennial festival is hosted by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for Vietnamese photographers who are aged between 18 and 35 years old, living both in and outside the country. It aims to encourage the creativity of young Vietnamese photographers nationwide while providing them with an opportunity to show their talent and gain experience from each other. Launched in March under the theme of ‘ Vietnam Today’, this year’s event received nearly 2,070 entries by 298 photographers in two categories, reality and experiment. The organising board selected 197 outstanding entries to display at the exhibition, with 21 of them being awarded, including two gold, four silver and six bronze medals along with nine consolation prizes. Accordingly, Phan Thi Khanh from Ho Chi Minh City won the gold medal in the reality category for her photo collection entitled ‘Landmark 81 – Khat Vong Vuon Cao’ (Landmark81 – Aspiration

Starting from 3 pm on Friday afternoon, the first show of the event was held at the Hoan Kiem district’s garden, also known as the Con Coc (toad) flower garden. After the success of previous seasons at various performance venues, such as the studio of the Vietnam Television Station and the Hanoi’s Bach Thao Park (Hanoi Botanical Garden), this time the organisers have decided to choose a flower garden in the middle of a series of French-style architectural works in the heart Hanoi. Like the previous shows, this year the designers mainly use traditional materials, such as silk, linen, and cotton in 750 of the latest outfits throughout 15 collections by GenViet Jeans brand and 14 designers, including prominent names such as Minh Minh, Hung Viet, Phuong Thanh, Nhi Hoang, Tran Thanh Man, Cao Minh Tien, Huyen Nhung Nguyen, Cong Huan, Cao Duy, Chula, Thanh Thuy and Minh Hanh. It is known that 50 models will participate in the three-day programme. Designer Minh Hanh, the founder of the

The event, which is being co-organised by the Israeli Embassy in Vietnam and a unit of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is set to feature a number of amazing performances by artists from both Israel and Vietnam . Among the artists set to take place, the Israeli folk dance troupe Hora Shemesh are to make their debut in Vietnam with a performance that combining traditional dancing with modern acts. Hora Shemesh, a large dance troupe, is renowned for their colourful costumes and use of uplifting music. Through their art, they paint an interesting picture of Israeli culture and life. In addition to the show in Hanoi, Hora Shemesh is scheduled to have a second show in Lao Cai city on August 29. The programme will also feature performances by several local artists and several well-known symphonies, including Cam Xuc Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands Capriccio), Diem Xua (You My Deep Sorrow), and classical march theme “Turkish March.” Most notably, under the guidance of young

From the first community music project From an aspiring and romantic idea, Diversity Choir was formed in November 2019 under the initiative of the Institute of Social, Economic and Environmental Research (iSEE). This was the first community music project in Vietnam. Only a short time after the announcement, over 200 people registered for audition. They were needy people in the society, including teenagers, youths, the elderly, people with disabilities, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people, and domestic violence victims. The choir’s director and conductor, Nguyen Hai Yen, who is also Deputy Director of Sol Art Centre, has selected 70 members, aged from 7 to 74. All of them have not previously sung in any choirs. The iSEE’s project has connected them together and the choir’s name aimed to convey a message of giving respect for diversity and difference as well as removing discrimination and joining hands towards a peaceful and better life. This is similar to UNESCO’s messag

Born in 1995, this beauty comes from Ho Chi Minh City. She overcame 44 other contestants across the country to secure the crown. With measurements of 83-60-90, she stands at 175 centimetres tall. This is the fourth edition of Miss Universe Vietnam since the first time held in 2008. The semi-final and final rounds of the contest have all been held in Nha Trang, the capital city of Khanh Hoa province. In the 2019 edition, the crown for the winner was entitled Brave Heart. The crown is made of gold and adorned with 78 pearls and over 2,000 gemstones. The title of first runner-up went to Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen while the title of second runner-up was awarded to Pham Hong Thuy. The organisers also awarded other titles including the talented beauty, sports beauty, friendly beauty, people’s choice beauty, Ao Dai beauty and photogenic beauty. The post https://vietexplorer.com/lifestyle/nguyen-tran-khanh-van-crowned-miss-universe-vietnam-2019/ appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View mor