The project, called Det Nen Trieu Dai (Sewing the Reigns), which makes traditional costumes worn in the later Le Dynasty (1437 to 1471), was created to help Vietnamese students at home and abroad learn more about the country’s history and culture. Vietnamese clothes at the showcase of the coronation of the Queen Mother under the later Le Dynasty (1437-1471) The project is not about clothes or hats, said Le Ngoc Linh, co-founder of the center, adding that it’s about culture. Through the work, the center hopes to introduce Vietnam, its history and culture to the world. Linh and her staff have researched many Vietnamese and Asian documentaries, books, paintings and sculptures. They have also worked with cultural researchers and historians, including literary researcher Tran Quang Duc, author of Ngan Nam Ao Mu (Thousands of Years of History of Vietnam’s Traditional Costumes), a book on the history of Vietnamese clothes which was released in 2013. Their … [Read more...] about Project encourages youths to replicate royal costumes
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Foreign woman loves Ao Dai, brings Vietnamese silk to the world
Born and raised in Europe but Liisi has a special passion for Vietnamese Ao Dai (traditional gown) and Vietnamese silk products. Liisi next to silk garments from her own brand. Business started from the love for Ao Dai Liisi Mari (born 1990) was born and raised in Estonia. Liisi's family had been painters for three generations, so she inherited some of that talent. Living in the cradle of art, since childhood Liisi has always been immersed in paintbrushes and canvases. Her favorite technique is drawing on silk. Later, Liisi graduated from the University of Arts in Estonia and went to Hong Kong (China) to study. Here, she met the man of her dreams and got married to a Vietnamese. “When we first met, I often shared with my husband Ngoc my hobbies. He said Vietnam is a famous country for its silk. We talked about a lot of things but I was really fascinated when he had the same aspirations,” Liisi said. When she was introduced to Ngoc’s family, his mother … [Read more...] about Foreign woman loves Ao Dai, brings Vietnamese silk to the world
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 5 (updated hourly)
Many elderly people join 2nd stage of Nano Covax vaccine trials A total of 367 volunteers, including 30 aged over 60, have been injected with Nano Covax, Vietnam’s first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidate, in the second phase of its human trials, according to the Military Medical University. The second stage has been conducted by the university and the Ho Chi Minh City-based Pasteur Institute since February 26. It has been carried out at the university in Hanoi and the medical centre of Ben Luc district in the southern province of Long An, with the participation of 560 volunteers aged from 12-75, including 80 aged over 60. They will receive two doses of either the vaccine or the placebo AIPO4, with an interval of 28 days. Each volunteer will be monitored for 12 months after the first dose. Volunteers receiving shots on the morning of February 26 will receive the second doses in late March. Lieutenant-General Do Quyet, Director of the Military Medical University, said since … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 5 (updated hourly)
Animated Hanoi preparing for Tet
Pre-Tet days are the most colourful time of Hanoi when the capital changes its coat into a new vital color of spring and joy. Covid-19 is dimming the Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) atmosphere of Hanoi a little bit, but the city still appears lively these days when Tet drawing near as people are preparing for the year’s largest traditional festival. The time honored costume of Vietnamese people is depicted through the lens of photographer Hieu Tran. Peach blossoms are on sale for Tet. Photo: Hieu Tran Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital, has always been an attraction on the tourist map of Vietnam. Visitors fall in love with Hanoi for its historical sites, old architectural works and long-standing traditional cultures. Hanoi streets are adorned with Red flags. Photo: Hieu Tran. Moreover, Hanoi also wins many hearts for its simple and peaceful life that you can see right in the streets, alleyways, corners, and villages. The ordinary daily life … [Read more...] about Animated Hanoi preparing for Tet
Actors gear up for ‘Kiều’ the movie premiere in March
EPIC: The movie poster for Kiều. Photo courtesy of the producers HÀ NỘI After more than a year in production, the full cast and crew for the film Kiều produced by Tincom Media were recently announced. The movie is based on Truyện Kiều (the Tale of Kiều) written by 18th century poet Nguyễn Du, recognised as one of the country’s top literary works. The epic poem has more than 3,200 verses recounting the life and trials over 15 years of Kiều, a beautiful, talented young woman who had to sell herself to save her family. "Originally we planned to make a TV series of 40 episodes in 2010. However, that was replaced by the current 90-minute movie, said producer/director Mai Thu Huyền,. "Therefore, I chose one period in her life that I think has the most attractive elements to put in the movie. "The focus is on Thúc Sinh, someone who’s not only her saviour but is also deeply in love with Kiều. I want to attract the modern audience with a classic topic of all time, … [Read more...] about Actors gear up for ‘Kiều’ the movie premiere in March