More than 60 young overseas Vietnamese are taking part in the annual Summer Camp that opened Monday in HCM City. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — More than 60 young overseas Vietnamese from 10 countries and territories are taking part in the annual Summer Camp that opened Monday in HCM City. The camp, with the theme “Proud of homeland sea and islands” this year, is organised by the HCM City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese and the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Phùng Công Dũng, chairman of the committee, said the camp offered a great chance for the young attendees to share their feelings and connect with other Vietnamese from all over the world. Participants will visit popular tourist destinations in the city and the central province of Khánh Hòa during the four-day camp. They will take part in a wide range of activities, visiting the Gò Vấp District Orphanage and … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese youths come for annual summer camp
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Enjoy nature with TOUCH English Camp 2018
Enjoy nature with TOUCH English Camp 2018The Saigon Times Daily Fun filled activity at a previous TOUCH Camp - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - TOUCH Camp 2018 – Into the wild will take place in Dong Nai Province late this month, offering participants a chance to get away from the hectic life and digital devices, enjoy nature, improve their skills and make the most of their summer. TOUCH's (TO U from Caring Hearts) English camp is held annually in the summer. Joining the program, participants can immerse themselves in a variety of tough, challenging, and original activities, and have a chance to use English as much as they want since it is the main language. Besides, they will be well equipped with necessary soft skills and survival skills. More importantly, TOUCH will provide participants with the most remarkable experience of their summer and unforgettable memories with other campers. During the camp, which lasts three days and two nights, participants are … [Read more...] about Enjoy nature with TOUCH English Camp 2018
Alonso shines through the night on his Le Mans debut
Fernando Alonso strung together a series of fast laps through the night to set up his Toyota to retake the lead on his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut just after dawn on Sunday (Jun 17). Spanish driver Fernando Alonso shone through the night at Le Mans. (Photo: AFP/Jean-Francois Monier) The Spaniard put the Toyota No. 8 in position for Japanese co-driver Kazuki Nakajima to overtake stablemates Toyota No. 7, driven by Kamui Kobayashi, at 0420 GMT (12.20pm Singapore time). When Alonso took his second turn at the wheel at 0130, the car was 2min 15sec behind No. 7 after the car's third driver, Swiss Sebastien Buemi, had picked up a one-minute "stop and go" penalty for speeding in a temporary slow zone. When Alonso handed over to Nakajima two and a half hours later, the two-time Formula One world champion had closed the gap to 45 seconds, after once again demonstrating his extraordinary ability to adapt, following two brilliant overtaking manoeuvres to claim the lead during his first … [Read more...] about Alonso shines through the night on his Le Mans debut
Happy Bridge night champs: Hong Kong or Italy?
People will witness a battle between the two strongest fireworks teams from Hong Kong (China) and Italy on the third night of Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2018). The theme ‘Happy Bridge’ will not only be illustrated with fireworks in the sky, but also by an art show that promises to be impressive. Rivals The Vulcan, which enjoys its legendary fireworks party on Victoria Harbour (Hong Kong) every New Year, is considered a respectable name. At DIFF 2018, its top fireworks will be a major attraction on the third fireworks night, in keeping with the theme 'Happy Bridge'. Established in 1974, Vulcan has gained international fame with major international awards, such as the Champion of International Fireworks Performance Hannover, Germany – 2009, the Champion of International Firework Performance Championships in Blackpool, England, 2009, the second prize at the Oman Fireworks World Show – 2010 and the third prize in the Quebec … [Read more...] about Happy Bridge night champs: Hong Kong or Italy?
Sparkling Dalat at night a different world from the day
Romantic Dalat City in the central highlands of Lam Dong boasts unique characteristics that lure visitors at night: quiet, balmy, yet vivid.When the sun sets, the wind brings cold air up through the hills and mountains while a thin mist coats the flowers and pine trees. Dalat becomes a different world at night than it is during the colourful day.Except for the streets in the city centre, many other roads quickly become quiet and deserted. The elegant villas which nestle under the pine hills also become mysterious in the dark.Although local people usually close their doors soon after the sunlight goes down, many visitors still like to wander on the quiet streets to get soak in the experience even further.Thanks to our guide from Dalat Travel Discovey, we were taken on a wonderful tour throughout the city. As a visitor from the crowded capital of Hanoi, we were overwhelmed by the crisp, fresh, cold air that Dalat offers at night.Our tour drove to Tran Phu Street to visit Con Ga Church, … [Read more...] about Sparkling Dalat at night a different world from the day
Russian town plans to offer tourists labor camp experience
The local government of Komi, a subpolar republic in Russia, plans to rebuild a forced labor camp from the Soviet Union era and run it as a theme park, Moscow's Vedomosti daily reported Friday. The controversial tourist attraction will be rebuilt at a location near the town of Vorkuta, where there used to be a forced labor camp some 70 years ago in the Stalin era. Local authorities have approved allocating 100 million rubles (over 3 million U.S. dollars) for the project. The rebuilt camp will be an exact copy of the GULAG (Soviet prisons and labor camps authority) original. Proponents of the idea said the "zona," or labor camp in Russian colloquialism, would serve as not only a thematic amusement but also a place of historical education. The "personnel" at the "camp" will be dressed in uniforms resembling those of the NKVD, the Interior Ministry of the Stalin era, and carry guns and leashed dogs. Visitors who are not inclined to experience the extreme kind of entertainment can opt … [Read more...] about Russian town plans to offer tourists labor camp experience
Opening the writing camp at the age of teenagers
(Cinet) – The writing camp at the age of teenagers with the topic “Green dream” held by the Central Council cooperating with the Association of writers was officially opened at night of 4 June recently in Hanoi. Attending the writing camp at this time included 60 camp members from clubs of poems, literatures and small reporter clubs of 15 children houses in the North. At the writing camp, camp members will participate in specific activities such as: going sightseeing, going on a picnic to find an aspiration to compose in Hochiminh Mausoleum, Sword lake, Literature temple, Bat Trang ceramic village, training to compose poems and literature for camp members, exchanges and learn to compose with the young writers of Hanoi, and famous, prestigious writers and poets such as: The Poet Tran Dang Khoa, the writer Le Thi Phuong Lien, the poet Phan Thi Thanh Nhan, the poet Hong Thanh Quang. Finishing the … [Read more...] about Opening the writing camp at the age of teenagers
Over 1000 people to tell stories about Hanoi during the war
More than 1000 artists, veterans, and ordinary people will perform in a two-hour show at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium on October 3. The show, named “Thang Long – Hanoi in the Age of Ho Chi Minh”, will be one of the biggest events of Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary (October 1-10). The show will feature Hanoi’s history from the early 20th century to the present, with four stages: the early 20th century, 1945, 1946, and the current time. The general director of this great show is composer Duc Trinh, assisted by People’s Artist Cong Nhac and People’s Artist Tran Binh. “This is not an art show but a night for us to imagine Hanoi in horrible circumstances in the past,” said the show’s scriptwriter, writer Nguyen Khac Phuc, at a press conference in Hanoi on August 19. Phuc said that this show is great but most of participants worked for free. “The principle is truthfulness. We will tell people how two … [Read more...] about Over 1000 people to tell stories about Hanoi during the war
1000 Vietnamese ao dai for an illusory night at Hoan Kiem lake
An illusory night at Hoan Kiem lake will be held on October 1st 2010 as an activity in programmes to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang long – Hanoi. The programme will be divided into two main parts, including a festival night at Hoan Kiem lake and five gates to the capital. The event will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television and channels of BBC, CNN, KBS and Bloomberg. Source: Cpv … [Read more...] about 1000 Vietnamese ao dai for an illusory night at Hoan Kiem lake
HCMC Conservatory holds summer music camp
HCMC Conservatory holds summer music camp Lam Anh The HCMC Conservatory of Music will organize a summer music camp from August 1 to 8. Fifty young learners aged between seven and 24 from provinces and cities like Hanoi, Haiphong, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang and HCMC have been selected to attend the program. The program is aimed at nurturing the love for music among youths and creating a meaningful playground for those having passion for music during this summer break. The attendees will have the opportunity to watch nightly art performances such as a piano concert to be performed by Singaporean pianist Albert Tiu on August 2, a piano recital by German pianist Alexander Schimpf on August 4 and a concert featuring jazz, guitar, flute and jazz vocal on August 6. The participants will also take part in training courses on jazz, classical piano, flute, classical guitar, chamber music and contemporary dance under the guidance of local and international musicians and teachers from … [Read more...] about HCMC Conservatory holds summer music camp