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Karatedo legend Doan Dinh Long, born 1947, became president of Hanoi Karatedo Federation on April 9. Master Doan Dinh Long (second, right) becomes the President of the Hanoi Karatedo Federation. Photo: Hanoimoi Additionally, the federation convened its inaugural congress to review and approve prospective missions for the years 2023–2028. The Hanoi Karatedo Federation is a nonprofit, professional, and social organization that seeks to encourage people to train in karate in order to enhance their physical health and support the growth of both the sport and the country. At the congress, Master Doan Dinh Long expressed his hope that Hanoi’s Karatedo would advance further and that local athletes would perform better in both domestic and international events. Master Doan Dinh Long, 76, is considered the forerunner of Vietnamese karate and one of the first people to promote Vietnam as one of the largest karate communities in the world. Long was a coach of the Vietnam natio...

Hang Trong folk paintings are frequently used as Tet décor or worshipping objects. Few people know that these paintings also depict the landscape and cultural practices of the populace. Visitors to the “Hang Trong folk paintings” exhibition, held by the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem District, can reflect on the daily lives of farmers in the picture Rest or the society in the past in miniature in the painting Western Festival. Adding modernity to old art These paintings by Hang Trong artisans were restored to the traditional standards by artisan Le Dinh Nghien, and now they are in possession of collector Nguyen Quang Trung. The exhibition also features 23 works by young artists inspired by Hang Trong folk paintings. These pieces were created using many materials found in painter Nguyen The Son’s installation space.  A visitor at the exhibition of Hang Trong folk paintings. Photo: Ngo Minh The exhibition is the result of artist Nguyen The Son’s latest effort, “...

The event is aimed to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam.  Asami Sudo – Miss SAKE 2018. Photo: wsetglobal.com This is the first time that Miss SAKE will be held in Vietnam for all single women between the ages of 18 and 40. Miss SAKE Vietnam 2023 will be a beauty ambassador who will contribute to further cementing friendship, promoting cultural exchanges and trade relations between Vietnam and Japan while honoring the values of women. The event will also attract local specialists in fashion, makeup and runway training, and the general public. The pre-qualification round is expected to be held in April and May 2023, including online selection. The selected candidates will perform ao dai  or Vietnamese long dress and evening gowns at the art program celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, which will be held on May 20 at AEON Mall in Long Bien District. The program wi...

The event marks the Thai traditional New Year. Songkran, also known as the Water Festival, is celebrated throughout the country during 13 – 15 April every year. The festival places emphasis on respect, love, and gratitude using water as means of expression. Songkran is the occasion for family unions. Thai people often visit temples and clean their houses during the holiday. Fun-loving Thai people throw water at each other as a symbol of washing off the misfortune of the past year to welcome a new start. Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam, and university students in Hanoi perform the “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or water pouring ceremony, which aims to pay respect to the elderly and ask for their blessings (Photo: Valerie Mai). This year’s event consists of a number of cultural activities to demonstrate how Thais celebrate their traditional New Year including “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or a water pouring ceremony, a showcase of Thai culinary by Thai chefs, dance performan...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 10) notable headlines Vietnam, UAE to kick off negotiations of comprehensive economic partnership agreement Vietnam to take advantage of demographics to drive economy State President’s Laos visit to further consolidate, develop special bilateral ties Osaka Concert marks 50 years of Vietnam – Japan diplomacy Vietnam through to second round of Paris 2024 women’s football qualifiers Vietnamese rice export prices highest in Asia this week Foreign diplomats, businessmen learn about local charms Vietnam-Netherlands share a model relationship of dynamism, effectiveness Vietnam among world’s top 5 destinations to visit this summer The two sides at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Vietnam, UAE to kick off negotiations of comprehensive economic partnership agreement Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Ministerial Declarati...