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Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung shared during his meeting with French Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak in Paris on November 17 that Vietnam is an active member making significant contributions to the activities of the Francophone community. During the meeting, he praised the effective operation of two cultural centers – the French Institute in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Cultural Center in France – as they actively serve as a cultural bridge connecting the two nations through diverse activities. In response, French Minister Rima Abdul Malak stated that the relationship between France and Vietnam is traditionally rooted in history, with cultural cooperation shining as a bright spot that connects the two peoples together. She emphasized that France pays attention to and focuses on developing cultural and creative industries that bring high-quality values ​​to the younger generations. The French Minister proposed programs to translate French literary wo...

Cao Dinh Huy, chairman of the People’s Committee of Tuy Hoa City in Phu Yen, announced on Saturday that the city was awarded the 2023 Asian Townscape Award at a ceremony in Busan, South Korea on Friday. Out of the nine projects from five different countries, including Japan, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, Nghinh Phong Tower Square is the only representative from Southeast Asia to receive the award, according to the Tuy Hoa administration. The tower square is located in the heart of the coastal park in Tuy Hoa, and it was inspired by the local tourist site Ganh Da Dia, also known as the Reef of Plates, as well as the legend of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, the ancestors of the current Vietnamese people. The tower includes two columns that are 35 and 30 meters high, representing Lac Long Quan and Au Co. Below each tower, there are 50 stacked stone blocks, symbolizing the story of 50 children following their mother Au Co to the sea and 50 others following their father Lac Long...

The site offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere and fresh air, and this is the main reason that the site attracts plenty of foreign tourists every year. In the Luon cave area, foreign tourists are excited at engaging in the rowing boat service. Impressed by the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay, a group of Korean tourists sing romantic songs. According to the Ha Long Bay management board, international visitors mainly come from Europe, the Republic of Korea, and China, as well as India. Peter, an Australian tourist, says he is surprised by the scenery of Ha Long Bay as the water is clear blue. He also appreciates people picking up rubbish while rowing boats. A view of Ha Long Bay from Trong cave Ti Top Island is popular due to its breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making the beach a must-visit destination. Covering a total area of 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands making up Ha Long...

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has recently approved a decision to include 30 more practices, representations, and knowledge in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. The Black H’mong women in Sapa, Lao Cai Province are renowned for their skill in weaving cloth from hemp and dyeing it a deep indigo blue. Photo: Sapa Ecolodge This presents a great opportunity for localities to promote heritage conservation and transform them into tourist attractions that will attract more visitors. The newly recognized intangible heritage includes the craft of making Lai Vung spring rolls in Dong Thap Province, the Liem Thuan drum singing in Ha Nam Province, the Vovinam martial arts in Ho Chi Minh City, the Bong Dien Festival in Thai Binh Province, the art of making Black H’Mong ethnic group costumes in Lao Cai Province, the Co Lao ethnic group forest worship ceremony in Ha Giang Province, Kieu singing in Quang Binh Province, and many others. The tra...

Hang Gai Ward People’s Committee, in collaboration with curator Nguyen The Son and Young Artists Group “ From Tradition to Tradition ,” presents the thematic exhibition “The Story of the Street’s Communal House” at Ha Vi and Tu Thi Communal Houses in downtown Hanoi. The Parade celebrates the opening of thematic exhibitions at Hanoi’s Ha Vi and Tu Thi community houses. Photo: Cong Luan Newspaper The cultural event aims to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day, which falls on November 23, and the Hanoi People’s Committee’s recognition of the Hoan Kiem Lake area – its surroundings and the Old Quarter of Hanoi – as a city-level tourism zone. The exhibition features a variety of Hanoi’s traditional handicrafts, such as silk, lacquer, and hand embroidery, as well as sketches and photographs of Hanoi, among others. In addition, the new collection of brand identities of  Ha Vi  and Tu Thi Communal Houses will also be launched. By scanning t...

Organized by VINEXAD from 7th to 9th December 2023 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center – 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM EXPO 2023 features 1,600 booths and hosts 1,200 exhibitors representing 20 countries and territories . Five prominent fields of the show include Hardware and hand Tools, Garden and landscape, Elevators and components, Sports and cycle, and International Pavilions. Hardware & Hand Tools This segment is an optimized supplies event combines various key categories such as tools, machine tools, reinforcement equipment and hardware products which are widely applied in industries like manufacturing, production, repair, assembly, construction and Do-It-Yourself (DIY). As a unique inclusive specialized exhibition in Vietnam in terms of tools, hardware and mechanical processing products, the exhibition will display more than 1,000 products represented by prominent brands such as APEXTOOLS, SATA, SNAP-ON, Swisstech, Kwb, ...

Following their impressive win against the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the final group match, the Saigon Heat, who have won three consecutive VBA championships in 2020, 2022, and 2023, have secured the top spot in the 2023 VBA group stage. Despite facing early challenges, such as injuries to key players Tim Waale and Vo Kim Ban, which limited their contributions, the Saigon Heat emerged victorious. The Saigon Heat emerged victorious against the Thang Long Warriors in the 2023 VBA group stage. Photo: VBA Expressing his joy, Saigon Heat coach Matt Van Pelt spoke positively about the team’s achievement in securing first place in the group stage and becoming the number-one seed in the 2023 VBA semifinals. He mentioned that it took a significant effort from the team to overcome the challenge of playing with only one foreign player. Now that they have secured the top position, the Saigon Heat are set to face the fourth-place team, the Thang Long Warriors, in the semifinals. A...