Viet Nam News Ngô Thị Hương Ly has a career in architecture and a passion for dolls. Her doll collection is one of the largest in Việt Nam. Both her career and her passion keep her busy. She once flew to Hà Nội on business and had only a backpack for her clothes. However, she had a full case of dolls. By Lê Hương Working in any field requires sound physical and mental health, while passion is required to work and live to the fullest. HCM City-based architect Ngô Thị Hương Ly applies that philosophy to her life to balance work and play. She has a passion for dolls and owns one of the largest collections of dolls in the country. “When we follow a passion, our mind is well nurtured,” she told Việt Nam News. “This passion helps us to perfect our work at a higher level.” “There is a belief that dolls are meant for young girls. I too liked playing with dolls … [Read more...] about A life of designing buildings and collecting dolls
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In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle during their wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Dominic Lipinski) In a medieval chapel at Windsor Castle that 39 English kings and queens have called home since 1066, Harry and Meghan exchanged vows watched up close by royals and celebrities, and from afar by a global TV audience of many millions. Wearing a veil, diamond tiara and a sleek dress with a long train, the American actress was accompanied up the aisle of St George's Chapel by Harry's father, Prince Charles, before she and Harry exchanged vows and were proclaimed husband and wife. The couple kissed on the steps of the 15th Century chapel, before delighting the sea of well-wishers, some of whom had camped for days to witness the spectacular show of British pomp and pageantry, by touring Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage. The union of Harry, 33, a former royal wild child and sixth-in-line to the British … [Read more...] about In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
UK’s biggest royal fan set for summer of babies and weddings
With every surface already packed full of merchandise, taking care of the collection has now become a full-time occupation. (Photo: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas) The "loyalist royalist" has been collecting souvenirs for four decades, amassing over 10,000 mugs, life-size cutouts, effigies, tapestries, books, posters, toilet seats, nodding corgis, tea-sets, and countless other nick-nacks in her London home. With Prince Harry's wedding to former US actress Meghan Markle and another baby for Prince William and his wife Kate on the horizon, Tyler is having to find more space for the glut of new merchandise. (Photo: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas) But with Prince Harry's wedding to former US actress Meghan Markle and another baby for Prince William and his wife Kate on the horizon, Tyler is having to find more space for the glut of new merchandise, including plates, tea-towels and cups. "I can't resist it," the 74-year-old told AFP. The so-called "Heritage House" also doubles as a B&B for … [Read more...] about UK’s biggest royal fan set for summer of babies and weddings
Work begins on Vietnam RoK institute of science, technology
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on March 22 co-organized a ground-breaking ceremony for Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Institute of Science and Technology in Hanoi-based Hoa Lac High-Tech Park. RoK President Moon Jae-in, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24, and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, at the ceremony - Source: VNA RoK President Moon Jae-in, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from March 22-24, and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, along with representatives from a number of ministries, agencies and localities of both countries were present at the event. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Work begins on Vietnam RoK institute of science, technology
Methods of constructing and implementing projects of protecting immaterial cultural heritages
(Cinet) - "Methods of constructing and implementing projects of protecting immaterial cultural heritages" was theme of the conference held in Vinh Phuc on 19th June. Conference was held on by UNESCO Office in Hanoi in co-operation with VietNam Institute of Culture and Art. The conference aimed to study and evaluate two projects of protecting immaterial cultural heritages in Vietnam which are also two national action plans namely Gongs Cultural Space in Dak Nong and Conservation of Hue’s imperial cremmonial music and songs. Participants of the conference were experts, researchers and representatives of Departments of Culture Sports and Tourism in the country. At the conference, participants focused on discussing main contents: Assessing two projects of conserving Gongs and Cremmonial music and songs; reviewing these two projects and proposing methods of construction, conservation and implementation of immaterial cultural heritages projects... … [Read more...] about Methods of constructing and implementing projects of protecting immaterial cultural heritages
Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts: Holding a scientific seminar on conservation and promotion of Ooc Om Bok festival
(Cinet)- The scientific seminar on conservation and promotion Ooc Om Bok festival held by Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts – Sub-Institute in Ho Chi Minh city in coordination with Soc Trang Department of CST takes place in Soc Trang on May 29 . With a hope that Soc Trang tourism can put Ooc Om Bok festival into public for tours and tourism routes as a “cultural speciality” of the southwest region, 29 speeches of cultural experts and researchers of Ho Chi Minh city and Soc Trang will discuss reappearance and restoration solutions to the Ooc Om Bok festiva’s contents in compliance with tourism but not having negative impacts on the image of the traditional festival . … [Read more...] about Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts: Holding a scientific seminar on conservation and promotion of Ooc Om Bok festival
The launching ceremony of the exhibition with the topic “model design and bamboo and rattan products 2011”
(Cinet) – In the morning of 19 April, in Hanoi, the MOCST launched the exhibition with he topic “model design and bamboo, rattan products 2011”. The Deputy Minister Le Tien Tho hosted the launching ceremony. The exhibition was held by the MOCST to honor authors, artisans nationwide in the materials of bamboo, rattan, leaf… which highly appreciated aesthetic factors, encourage to create new products. The exhibition with the topic “model design and bamboo and rattan products 2011” will be taken place in September 2011, before the time, organizations, individuals will send pictures of products, model designs to the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition. The Organization Board will invite the arts council to select products. Each organization, individual can submit the maximum of 5 products created from 2007-2011 to participate in the exhibition. Which are bamboo or rattan products or in the group of bamboo, rattan products … [Read more...] about The launching ceremony of the exhibition with the topic “model design and bamboo and rattan products 2011”
Fashion week features three generations of designers
Three generations of Vietnamese designers are showcasing their latest designs in the 2011 Autumn-Winter Fashion Week at Hanoi’s Daewoo Hotel from April 18 to 20.The event will display over 900 outfits made from a wide range of fabrics including felt, wool, khaki and velvet.The week opens with the collection by Minh Hanh, a first generation designer known for the traditional features in her designs. The second generation’s youthful designs are characterised by contrasting colours and harmony between tradition and modernity. The third generation of designers are pioneering new eco-friendly materials and creating innovative designs.Designs from two new brands, VNDFG (Vietnam Designer Fashion Gallery) and F8 (a group of young designers from Ho Chi Minh City), are also introduced during fashion week.Designer Trong Nguyen’s collection is highly recognisable by its phoenix-inspired patterns while other designers such as Cuong Thinh, Hong Dung, and Vu Viet Ha boast creative … [Read more...] about Fashion week features three generations of designers
Deputy Minister Le Khanh Hai attended in 40 year anniversary of Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts
(Cinet) - On December 10, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts (VICAS) organized the 40 year establishing anniversary of the VICAS and honoured the third class Independence Medal. Deputy Minister Le Khanh Hai attended. The VICAS has contributed to consult and inspect some policies in fields of culture and arts such as participating into the research and drafting some documents to submit to the 5th seminar of the party; building Project on National Target Program on Culture and building Vietnam Cultural Development Strategy up to 2020 promulgated by the PM. The VICAS built some documents to send to the UNESCO for a reorganization as a intangible heritage masterpieces of the human such the Central Highland gongs and Bac Ninh folk song, Giong Festival in Phu Dong temple and Soc temple. Up to now, the VICAS trained 14 courses studying some fields in culture and arts. Addressing at the ceremony, the Deputy Minister Le Khanh Hai highly appreciated some contributions and … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Le Khanh Hai attended in 40 year anniversary of Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts
Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology kicked off Most Recent News
NDO - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam attended the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (V-KIST) in Hanoi on November 21. This is the largest non-refundable project provided for Vietnam from the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) with the aim of fostering science and technology cooperation between the two countries and the development requirements from Vietnam. The V-KIST will be built at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park based on the success of the KIST model in RoK which is expected to become a technology and solution supplier for enterprises in Vietnam. The institute is also expected to bring about a friendly environment and favourable conditions for research work and researchers. V-KIST will also develop an open research network to promote cooperation of experts and scientists who are working at institutes, universities and corporations in order to boost the commercialisation of researched products. Addressing the ceremony, Deputy PM Dam said … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology kicked off Most Recent News