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The festival featured a fashion show with ‘Ao Dai’ traditional long dresses designed by local artist Viet Bao, culinary demonstrations of Hue lotus specialties by chef Mai Thi Tra, and vegetarian cuisine from An Nhien restaurant’s head chef. White lotus tea, a delicate and fragrant beverage. Local authorities were present at the event, showing their support and engagement. A unique artistic performance, part of the festival’s entertainment. The ‘Ao Dai’ costumes featured elegant lotus flower prints. Paper lotus flowers, a creative and eye-catching exhibition piece. Local Hue girls wore ‘Ao Dai’ dresses with lotus flower prints, a beautiful combination of tradition and nature. Nguyen Van Phuc, director of the Thua Thien-Hue provincial Department of Tourism, spoke at the opening ceremony, highlighting the festival’s goal to honor the Hue lotus and introduce its culinary delights to a wide audience, including ...

An emotional scene unfolded as football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, embraced by his teammates, shed tears of disappointment after missing a penalty in extra time. This pivotal moment in Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign could have secured their place in the quarter-finals, but instead, they had to rely on a shootout win. The dejected look on Cristiano Ronaldo’s face as he misses a penalty kick for Portugal against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16. Photo: Reuters Minutes later, Portugal emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, winning 3-0. Ronaldo, the first to take a spot-kick, converted his attempt and immediately apologized to the fans before being overcome with emotion post-game. This display of raw emotion revealed more than just the sorrow of a player carrying the weight of his country’s expectations. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Jan Oblak of Slovenia battle for the ball during their Euro 2024 Round of 16 encounter. Photo: Reuters The tears of the frus...

The Ta Kon stone wall, a breathtaking display of nature’s artistry, is nestled in the K8 Village, Vinh Son Commune, in Vietnam’s south-central region. Its name, derived from the Ba Na ethnic language, translates to ‘large stones arranged in ramparts,’ a fitting description for the majestic site. Located approximately 140km west of Quy Nhon, the capital city of Binh Dinh Province, Ta Kon boasts natural stone columns with rectangular and hexagonal pillars tightly packed together, forming an imposing wall. This geological wonder stretches for about 500 meters in length and soars to heights of 30-40 meters. Nguyen Thi Tuong Vy from Quy Nhon expressed her awe upon discovering this hidden gem: “I never imagined finding such a stunning masterpiece amidst the rugged mountains and forests.” The unique stone formation, nestled in a remote mountainous area, offers a surprising contrast to its surroundings. Tourists meander along a terraced path at the Ta Kon stone wall in Binh Dinh Provi...

Hai recently signed a contract with Cong An Ha Noi for a duration of 18 months, according to the club’s announcement at the ceremony. However, due to his contractual obligations with Pau FC, the 26-year-old midfielder will not be able to play in his new club’s upcoming top-tier 2023 V-League 1 match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC, scheduled for 7:15 pm on Saturday. This is because his contract with Pau FC is set to expire on June 30, despite the early termination agreement. After Hai’s Pau FC contract prematurely ended as per his wish, Cong An Ha Noi diligently negotiated to bring the midfielder back to the V-League 1. He joins a star-studded roster of newcomers that includes Vietnamese internationals such as Doan Van Hau, Vu Van Thanh, and Ho Tan Tai. Hau, Thanh, and Tai joined Cong An Ha Noi at the start of the 2023 season on significant contracts. During the unveiling event, Hai expressed his aspirations, stating, “I have numerous personal goals. I am ambitious and always eager t...

Vice-chairman of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Dinh Van Thieu said on Wednesday that the province would organize an international drone light contest within the framework of the Nha Trang Beach Tourism Festival in June 2024. As per a proposal made by the provincial Department of Tourism and other relevant units, the competition will feature the participation of up to eight teams from China, South Korea, India, and Vietnam. Drone light shows will take place on the beaches in Nha Trang and Cam Ranh on four Friday evenings during the festival. Each show will last 15 minutes. The idea of incorporating a drone light show contest into the province’s tourism brand follows in the footsteps of successful drone light performances at the Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa beach festival 2023, from June 3 to 6, said the provincial department. Over 1,650 drones lit up the sky over Nha Trang Bay during the 2023 festival, drawing attention from millions of people in Vietnam and abroad. The drone light sh...

UNESCO will enhance collaboration with Vietnam and specifically Hanoi to preserve and promote the value of cultural heritage.  Vice Chairwoman of Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha (forth from right) received Firmin Edouard Matoko. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Matoko acknowledged that the UNESCO Office in Hanoi is the most efficient and effective unit in Asia. As Hanoi was awarded the title of City for Peace and became a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Matoko said that Hanoi is a typical success of Vietnam in UNESCO projects, affirming the effectiveness of the UNESCO Hanoi Office. Vice Chairwoman Vu Thu Ha stated that one of Hanoi’s priorities is culture, which is built upon the promotion of the thousand-year tradition of civilization and heroism. The city aims to absorb the cultural essence of humanity, viewing it as an internal force and a powerful spiritual motivation for sustainable development. The post UNESCO Aiding Hanoi in Preservation of Cultural Heri...

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The cultural exchange program with the theme “The Color of Vietnamese Brocade” will last until the end of July at the Vietnam Ethnology Cultural and Tourist Villages (VINACULTO) in Son Tay, a suburb of Hanoi. Little girls of the H’Mong ethnic minority in their gorgeous attires. Photo: Trong Dat Organizers say 100 people from 15 ethnic groups like Nung, Tay, H’Mong, Dao, Muong, Thai and Kho Mu … from 12 provinces and cities nationwide will participate in this ongoing cultural program. The highlight of the festival is the demonstration of brocade weaving of ethnic villages with the theme “The Color of Time”, aiming to preserve the traditional craft – one of the precious folklore treasures of ethnic minorities in Vietnam, according to the organizers. He added that H’Mong brocade weaving is considered one of the most unique ethnic minority crafts in the country. Beautiful H’Mong girls in their colorful costumes are always the center of attention at any mountain festival. T...

‘Chiem Doat’ is a gripping psychological thriller film that features an outstanding cast including Miu Le, Phuong Anh Dao, Lanh Thanh, Karik, Phuong Thanh, Luong Thuy Linh, and Trong Hai. Directed by Thang Vu and co-written by Tran Khanh Hoang, Choi Hyo Bi, and Kim Sang Woo, this film promises to captivate audiences. The story revolves around a babysitter named My who starts working for a wealthy young family. As the movie progresses, the audience is taken on a thrilling journey where the deep, dark secrets of the family members are revealed. Amidst this, trust begins to form and bonds are created with My. This film holds great significance as a groundbreaking Vietnamese production backed by KBS’ subsidiary, KBS Media, through their Vietnamese production unit, ERS Factory Company Limited. This collaboration represents a major step forward in the cooperation between the Vietnamese and South Korean cinema industries. Notably, KBS Media has previously provided funding for ‘An Di Roi Ke...