Exercise: ’Running Through The Sand Dunes’ by Pham Huy Trung — first prize winner in the Sport Category Hanoi (VNA) - Photos by three Vietnamese photographers have been selected as winners of the 2018 SkyPixel Aerial Photography & Video Contest – an annual contest held by SkyPixel, one of the world’s popular aerial photography communities. The photo Flowers on the Water by female photographer Khanh Phan from Ho Chi Minh City won first prize in the Fun Category. The picture was taken during water lily harvesting season in Tan Lap village in the southern province of Long An’s Moc Hoa district. The photo depicts three women washing the flowers before they are taken to market. In the same category, the photo Burden Salt Harvest by Nguyen Tan Tuan from HCM City was awarded second prize. The photo depicts workers carrying salt to the warehouse on Vietnam’s largest salt field – Hon Khoi in Ninh Hoa district in the central province of … [Read more...] about Vietnam shines at SkyPixel Aerial Photography & Video Contest
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Photos depicting VN scenes among aerial contest winners
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Photos by three Vietnamese photographers have been selected as winners of the 2018 SkyPixel Aerial Storytelling Contest – an annual contest held by SkyPixel, one of the world’s popular aerial photography communities. The photo Flowers on the Water by female photographer Khánh Phan from HCM City won first prize in the Fun Category. The picture was taken during water lily harvesting season in Tân Lập Village in the southern province of Long An’s Mộc Hóa District. The photo depicts three women washing the flowers before they are taken to market. “They put flowers into a circle that looks very beautiful. Although it is hard work, the women have fun. They were talking and laughing while working. It’s a really lively scene,” Phan said. Hard work: ’Burden Salt Harvest’ by Nguyễn Tấn Tuấn — second prize … [Read more...] about Photos depicting VN scenes among aerial contest winners
Former Indochina Fine Arts College’s first female graduate work displayed
Collector and literary critic Thuy Khue (R) has donated paintings by female artist Le Thi Luu to the HCM City Fine Arts Museum. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The HCM City Fine Arts Museum is hosting a permanent exhibition showcasing work by female painter Le Thi Luu, the first Vietnamese woman to graduate from Indochina Fine Arts College (now the Hanoi Fine Arts University). The “Le Thi Luu - An Tuong Hoang Hon” (Le Thi Luu – Twilight Impression) exhibition features 27 of Luu’s silk paintings, two photographs of her works, two sketches and a painting by her husband, painter Ngo The Tan. All paintings were given to the museum by Tan, Luu’s nephew Le Tat Luyen and his wife Thuy Khue in Paris this year. “Luu’s paintings have returned to their rightful place after a half century of being kept abroad. So Vietnamese and foreigners have a chance to see them,” said collector Khue. Nguyen Kim Phien, the museum’s deputy … [Read more...] about Former Indochina Fine Arts College’s first female graduate work displayed
Museum shows work by first female graduate of former Indochina Fine Arts College
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City Fine Arts Museum is hosting a permanent exhibition showcasing work by female painter Lê Thị Lựu, the first Vietnamese woman to graduate from Indochina Fine Arts College (now the Hà Nội Fine Arts University). The “Lê Thị Lựu - Ấn Tượng Hoàng Hôn” (Lê Thị Lựu – Twilight Impression) exhibition features 27 of Lựu’s silk paintings, two photographs of her works, two sketches and a painting by her husband, painter Ngô Thế Tân. All paintings were given to the museum by Tân, Lựu’s nephew Lê Tất Luyện and his wife Thụy Khuê in Paris this year. “Lựu’s paintings have returned to their rightful place after a half century of being kept abroad. So Vietnamese and foreigners have a chance to see them,” said collector Khuê. Nguyễn Kim … [Read more...] about Museum shows work by first female graduate of former Indochina Fine Arts College
Quang Ninh women through lens of female photographer
Among Quang Ninh’s photographers are women. Following are photographic works on women subjects by two female photographers, Bui Bich Thuy and Vu Thi Su, in Uong Bi city.Farmer sisters in Dien Cong commune, Uong Bi city, grow riceYellow apricot blossom in Yen TuBeing engrossed in productive labourPleasure of harvesting a bumper cropFemale farmer in Phuong Nam ward, Uong Bi city, smile radiantly during the litchi harvest Fervid beauty of women next to pottery worksFemale cook of Deo Nai Coal Joint Stock CompanyThe girls of Dao Thanh Phan ethnic group in Binh Lieu district during So Flower Festival. Compiled by BTA (Photos: baoquangninh.com.vn) … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh women through lens of female photographer
Photo exhibition portrays Germany before and after reunification
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — One of Germany’s most distinguished female photographers Barbara Klemm is exhibiting her photos at a show focusing on Germany before and after unification. Titled Light and Dark, the exhibition features 60 photos that the photographer took during her 40-year career. Klemm is considered the most important photographic chronicler of the old Federal Republic Germany. She worked as a photojournalist for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) during a series of major political events. Her photographs illuminate German contemporary history, and among them are key events of rapprochement between East and West. The exhibition includes photos from every sphere of politics, culture and economy. Her photos capture unique and often tense moments as well as plain everyday life, photos of demonstrations, protests, immigrants, cultural events, mass gatherings and urban spaces. One of her photos in 1979 featuring the Soviet head of state Leonid … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition portrays Germany before and after reunification
Hoi An ancient town through the lens of a German photographer
German photographer Christian Berg has recorded beautiful photos of the ancient town of Hoi An and described the city as the best place to take wedding photos. German photographer Christian Berg lives and works in HCM City. He has a degree in Southeast Asian studies and is fluent in English, German and Vietnamese. His photos have been featured in several prestigious newspapers such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, National Geographic Traveler, Glamour, and Forbes. Christian arrived in Vietnam 13 years ago and fell in love with the beautiful country. Christian says simplicity is the key to taking beautiful photos in Hoi An, especially in the late afternoon sunlight. Natural light also plays an important role in taking the best photos, says Christian. Getting to know locals is an important way to show emotional depth in his photos. At the Hoai River on Bach Dang road. A street side grocery store. Cao Lau (noodle dish of Hoi An). A female staff member at … [Read more...] about Hoi An ancient town through the lens of a German photographer
Behind enemy lines: Vietnam’s female spies who helped change the war
By day Nguyen Thi Hoa sold conical hats on the streets of Hue in southern Vietnam, at night she funneled secrets to North Vietnam army handlers who were poised to launch an audacious assault on the city that would reshape the Vietnam War. Hoa was part of the Perfume River squad, a top-secret female combat unit formed in 1967 and bound by the North Vietnam's propaganda slogan: "When the enemy comes to your home, even the women should fight". Deployed deep in enemy territory, the covert 11-strong unit played an instrumental role in the 1968 Tet Offensive despite most of them being in their teens. The offensive, whose 50th anniversary will be marked on January 31 with an official ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, swung U.S. public opinion decisively away from the anti-communist fight, ultimately leading to the American pullout. Women were integral to the North's battle against American "foreign invaders", working mainly in non-combat roles for most of the war as spies and guides, … [Read more...] about Behind enemy lines: Vietnam’s female spies who helped change the war
Thao, Tung honored as Athletes of the Year
Long jumper Thao overcame runner Nguyen Thi Huyen and swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien to take the prestigious trophy. Long jumper Bui Thi Thu Thao taking the trophy for Female Athlete of 2017 at the Victory Cup in Hanoi. Photo: webthethao.vn Thao persuaded the judges and the public with her impressive results in 2017. She won one gold at the Asian championship, two others at the Asian Grand Prix and one title at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Thao secured more 90 percent of the total votes while Vien took only 7 percent and Huyen grabbed about 2 percent. "It is my great honor to receive the trophy. It means that people recognized my hard labor in sport. It will push me to try harder and harder for better results in the future," said Thao, who is Vietnam’s golden hope at the coming Asian Games in Indonesia this August. Le Thanh Tung won the trophy for Male Athlete of the year. The Asian gymnastics champion beat two weightlifters, Thach Kim Tuan and Trinh Van … [Read more...] about Thao, Tung honored as Athletes of the Year
Tet ao dai show opens in Hanoi
Residents and visitors to Hanoi will be able to admire the latest versions of the ao dai, Vietnam’s traditional dress, and try some on from January 12 to 17 at an event organized by A designer Hanoi and the Center for Culture Exchange to welcome Tet, the lunar new year festival, and honor the beauty of the ao dai. Photo: A designer Hanoi Leading designers in Hanoi will introduce their latest collections of both traditional and modern ao dai for the new year at a fashion show at 7.30pm on January 12. A 20-50 per cent discount will be offered to all visitors.Another highlight is “Pose with Tet Ao dai”, where visitors can don an ao dai, with advice from professional designers on the dress and the accessories. Those taking part will also be made up by make-up experts from Royal Salon and others at the event. Local painters then do a sketch before photos are taken by professional photographers.The most exciting part of the event is professional models taking to the … [Read more...] about Tet ao dai show opens in Hanoi