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The International Perfume Museum, located in Grasse Subprefecture – known as the perfume capital of the world – is a prime example of France’s commitment to preserving its culture through museums. This museum boasts a vast collection of perfumes and provides information on both modern and traditional perfume-making techniques. Olivier Quiquempois, the director and curator of the Museums of Grasse, emphasizes the importance of art museums in preserving culture. He recognizes Vietnam’s rich history and art museums but believes that it is not necessary to have numerous art museums in one city. Instead, what matters most is effectively showcasing artifacts. In France, there are two types of art museums: classic and contemporary. Classic museums display artworks by deceased artists from the 20th century and earlier, while contemporary museums focus on artworks created after the 20th century. Olivier Quiquempois, director and curator of the Museums of Grasse, speaks at a seminar ...

As the year of Dragon has arrived, artist Nguyen Thu Huyen’s art house in Hanoi echoes with the laughter of her students eagerly painting ao dai (traditional long dress). Huyen is a renowned name in the field of fabric collage. In recent years, she has also dedicated her time to teaching drawing and writing books on the art. For Huyen, creating fabric collages is her passion, while teaching and writing books allows her to share her love for art with others. Unique creation Huyen has had a love for art since she was a child. In 2006, she began showcasing her work on her blog, receiving positive feedback from many people. Since then, Huyen has nurtured her passion and explored more intricate forms of art. Beautiful Flower, a piece made of silk and tafta. Vietnamese Beauty, the first collage Huyen created with a friend who shared her interest in the traditional costumes of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, took six months to complete and is currently on display at the Vietna...

The Legend of St. Valentine Where did Valentine’s Day originate from? The history of the holiday—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Photo: Getty Images The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius...

Nga made a stunning performance in the semi-final night and received the “Mother of the Universe” sub-title which recognised her contribution to charity projects, especially those fighting against domestic violence. The woman hailing from Ho Chi Minh City stands at 1.68 metres tall. She is a famous businesswoman in the jewelry and gemstone field and has made many contributions to charity activities that benefit society. She was crowned Mrs Universe Vietnam 2022 and went on to represent the country to compete in the international beauty pageant. Mrs Universe was first held in 2007, with the beauty contest becoming one of the biggest pageants for married women, attracting many contestants worldwide. The pageant aims to promote friendship and international understanding among contestants throughout the globe. Mrs Universe 2022 got underway in Bulgaria from January 30 to February 5, drawing 100 contestants from across the world. This year marks the first time that Vietnam has sen...

The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on Saturday cooperated with the Party Committee and the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh Province in northern Vietnam to launch the Tet tree planting movement. At the launching ceremony, Huy informed that young people nationwide would plant 1.9 million trees on the day. In Hoa Binh alone, young people planted 30,000 trees. This is the first step to realize the target of planting 100 million trees in 2022 – 27, heading toward the prime minister’s plan to cultivate 100 million trees. Huy also asked each young person to plant, take care of, and protect at least a tree in their workplaces, schools, and residences. He required the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union at all levels to come up with solutions to apply technology and digital transformation to counting and managing trees. Speaking at the ceremony, chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien said the ...

The Mo Muong folk performance ritual, which is closely related to the daily life of the Muong ethnic group in the mountainous northwest districts of Ba Vi, Thach That, and Quoc Oai in Hanoi, has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The uniqueness of Mo Muong Ritual  A  Thay Mo , or shaman is practicing the Mo Muong Ritual. Photo: Quan doi Nhan dan Newspaper According to Vietnamese folklore researcher Dang Hoanh Loan, Mo Muong Ritual is considered a precious cultural heritage of the Muong ethnic group that is in danger of being lost. “This art form is usually performed by Thay Mo , or shamans, who play an important role in the spiritual life of the Muong ethnic group in northern Vietnam,” he explained. “It is believed that Muong people will be protected and blessed by their ancestors through Mo Muong rites on important occasions such as childbirth ceremonies, building a house, or fune...