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The event was organised by the UN Women’s Union (UNWG) with the aim of raising money in a bid to support disadvantaged children around the world, including Vietnamese children. Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations based in Geneva, emphasised that aside from introducing traditional local products and dishes, the mission’s goal is to elevate the nation’s image and its people to international friends. Most notably, the mission has served to introduce the country’s image through beautiful paintings created by veteran artist Pham Kim Nam, which have made international friends extremely surprised and admire the art. The paintings produced by artist Pham Nam Kim, including some 3D embossed paintings, have brought a colourful art space, reflecting the different perspectives about people and their daily life. In addition, these paintings also feature some famous scenic spots in Hanoi such as...

More than 300 local and expat children have joined an international painting contest entitled “I love Hanoi – City for peace” launched on November.  The contest is expected to spread the love for peace and Hanoi among children. Photo: Dangcongsan The contest is a chance to help children show their artistic potential and boost friendship, attracting those living in Hanoi from different countries like Australia, France, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland.  Ly Thi Thuy Hanh, Director of the Hanoi City Cultural Center, Organizing Committee Deputy, said that the contest educates children’s love for peace, promotes the beauty of Hanoi, and arouses a passion for painting among children. According to the jury, many paintings leave a great impression on them in terms of ideas, colors, and composition, including a painting of a shoulder-pole vendor by Amélie Lam Carlet Soulages from France and a painting of a group of children of different skin colors walking han...

Notably, on display are 20 photos that feature all natural heritage sites in Vietnam, as well as those that introduce the stunning natural beauty and biodiversity value of the country. The exhibition themed “Meeting of humans and nature” is expected to promote the potential and attractiveness of ecotourism at world natural heritage sites, biosphere reserves, and national parks across th country. The event offers Vietnamese people, especially the young, the chance to heighten their responsibility, patriotism, and pride for natural heritage sites, contributing to raising public awareness of the need to preserve biodiversity and prevent the negative impact of climate change. A range of cultural activities will be held during the five-day event, including a programme which honours local artisans and Vietnamese traditional craft villages, calligraphy arts, and tea culture. The post Exhibition honours Vietnam’s cultural, natural heritage values appeared first on Vietexplorer.com ...

The public eye on single people can make eating alone seem more awkward and strange than it actually is. It is because so much in our society is structured around couples, it puts pressure on the unmarried or singles in their late 20s and early 30s. Among other pursuits in life, twenty-somethings people are worried about who to take to meet the family for holidays, or feel like a stranger in a group of married friends. They also cannot seem to find time to date or having given up on blind dates after a few fails. This kind of pressure does not only come from family members, but also people from work or from friend circles. Everyone in their lives seem to be concerned if they reach a certain age without a ring on their finger, or no date on Valentine’s day. It is a constant reminder for you that the clock is ticking and you are not getting any younger. Single’s Day (November 11) November 11 is chosen as the day for single and unattached adults because the date, 11.11, l...

Serbia head into the game off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Brazil. It was a particularly miserable night for Dragan Stojkovic’s side as Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson was not tested once during the game. Serbia are one of four sides not to have had a shot on target at the 2022 World Cup so far. Meanwhile, Cameroon suffered a narrow defeat to Switzerland in their opening game. It was Cameroon-born Breel Embolo that scored for the Swiss in the 48th minute of the game, as Daily Mail reported. Cameroon’s streak of losses at World Cup finals has extended to eight games, dating back to 2002, but they have the chance to improve that record when facing Serbia. Cameroon vs Serbia kickoff time, venue Both beaten in their opening game of the Qatar 2022 World Cup , Cameroon and Group G rivals Serbia convene for a crucial clash. Cameroon vs Serbia is scheduled for a 10am GMT kick-off on Monday, November 28, 2022. The match will take place at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, Qatar. Brazi...

At the concert. Source: Van Hoa newspaper A special concert has been held at the Hanoi Opera House on November 26 night as part of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Austria (December 1, 1972 – December 1, 2022). Titled MUSIK AUS WIEN “MOZART & STRAUSS”, the event was organised by the Austrian Embassy in Vietnam in cooperation with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO). Attending the program were Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong, Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Nguyen Phuong Hoa and a large number of Austrians living and working in Vietnam. The VNSO was joined by Rainer Honeck, the concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as singers Marta Poliszot (Soprano) and Adrian Eröd (Baritone; from the Vienna State Opera). They performed numerou...