Two Thang Long bronze dragon statues, numbers 0001 and 1000 of 1000 cast by the Dong Son Fine Arts Joint Stock Company for the millennium anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, were introduced in Ho Chi Minh City on August 6.The two statues will be auctioned to raise funds for the Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/ Dioxin. The auction, due to be held on September 26 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television.This is part of the ‘Thang Long Dragons and the South’ and ‘A Thousand Years of Longing for Thang Long Land’ programmes to advertise the essence of the capital’s traditional craft villages to people in the South. Source: ND Two Thang Long dragon statues numbered 0001 and 1000 … [Read more...] about Thang Long bronze dragon statues introduced in Ho Chi Minh City
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Photo exhibitions on nation history take place in Ho Chi Minh City
Photo exhibitions, “The Immortal Spirit of National Resistance Day” and “The Beauty of Today's Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”, took place on December 19th at three locations in Ho Chi Minh city, namely the Lam Son Park, Chi Lang Park and District 1’s Dong Khoi Street. Jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event celebrated the 65th anniversary of the National Resistance Day and the 67th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army. On display are 200 black and white photos and a document to introduce landmarks in the national history during the resistance against invaders as well as achievements of the City’s Party Committee and its people over the past years. In addition, the exhibitions also introduced around 80 artistic photos by photographers from the Soldier Photography Club, under the People’s Army Newspaper, featuring beautiful moments of the close relations between … [Read more...] about Photo exhibitions on nation history take place in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: Towards Tourism Festival 2013
(Cinet)- Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is actively implementing plans to organize tourism festival 2013, held from April 4 to 7 in September 23 Park, District 1. The festival, themed “Ho Chi Minh City Tourism: Trademark – Integration – Development”, will include a festival to honour the leading trademarks of the city, an exhibition of beautiful photographs on Vietnam tourism, the first HCMC young tourism ambassadors competition, and other sporting activities to attract more tourists, Travel supermarket, great service from the tour operators, hotels, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, ect. During the festival, tourists will have chances to access promotions on tour prices and preferential services from travel businesses, hotels, restaurants, visiting places and recreation areas. The Festival is a traditional event of the city’s tourism sector to honour prestigious tourist trademarks domestically, and offer opportunities … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City: Towards Tourism Festival 2013
French artists to be on display in Ho Chi Minh City
The upcoming French Week in Vietnam serves as a great occasion for Vietnamese people to sample the works of famous French artists.In Ho Chi Minh City, locals will be treated to a series of fashion displays, photographic exhibition, and dance performance occurring through the course of the week.The event will be held by the Embassy of France from April 6-16.Colorful world of Franck SorbierFrom Paris, designer Franck Sorbier will introduce his unique haute couture taste to local fashion lovers, most of whom are still unfamiliar with the name.Sorbier, who was born in 1961, presented his first collection in 1987 after working successfully for two big Parisian names - Chantal Thomass and Thierry Mugler.He gradually gained fame by selling his clothing lines in major stores in United States and Japan.In 1996, he became a member of the French Federation of Couture and Ready-To-Wear thanks to the strong support from designers Jean-Paul Gaultier and Sonia Rykiel.Three years later, he presented … [Read more...] about French artists to be on display in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: Organizing the 2nd image month
(Cinet)- The 2nd image month held by French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh city, which will be introduced in Hanoi with all works of three former students of Arles Photography University, lasts from 18th December to 4th January 2008. Amoyel Pascal was born in 1977 in Nice. At present, he lives and works in Paris. He lived 20 days of February in Hungary. While I was seeking my right position, I tried to define whether disappeared objects are continuously available or not, what advantages photography brings about, and how photography can have an impact on non-existent things. Due to his indulgence in ancient and modern history of Hungary, it was dominated by powerful countries such as Turkey, Ao Hung and currently affected by Soviet Union; his obsession by the death of 10% Hungarian people suffering from genocide epidemic towards the Do Thai, he traveled many places all over the world. He is deprived of a part of his character and affected by his own past. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City: Organizing the 2nd image month
Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
With two weeks left until Christmas, families and business owners in Ho Chi Minh City are already getting in the Christmas spending spirit as an air of joy and festivity lingers about every corner of the southern hub.Some stores selling Christmas decorations have reportedly sold out their stock, while shoppers spare no expense in getting their homes ready for the festive season.Fake Christmas trees are especially hunted for this year, with stores introducing a wide variety of designs at prices ranging from VND600,000 to one million (US$26.43 – 44.05) to appeal to consumers of all backgrounds.“Home decorators typically opt for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in height, while those who want to decorate their stores would go for trees taller than 1.8 meters,” said Oanh, owner of a Christmas decoration shop in District 10.According to Oanh, minimalistic designs are in style this year, with the colors white and red being consumers’ favorites.Those with more money at … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Best places for expats to learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is becoming an ideal destination for foreigners because of its international economic integration and cooperation. Therefore, demands for studying Vietnamese are currently increasing rapidly, especially in a dynamic city like Ho Chi Minh City. Teaching Vietnamese in a Vietnamese environment is currently attracting a lot more attention from foreigners. We would like to introduce to you some of the most prestigious Vietnamese schools in Ho Chi Minh City. 1. 123Vietnamese Established in 2010, 123Vietnamese is recognized as one of the leading institutions for teaching Vietnamese to foreigners. 123Vietnamese creates a dynamic and creative study environment and has experienced and skillful Vietnamese teachers. In addition, its carefully designed teaching material includes 16 main lessons, six cultural lessons and six revision modules. Learners can improve their Vietnamese skills while learning about Vietnam's culture, people and attractions. 123Vietnamese designs flexible … [Read more...] about Best places for expats to learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City
Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city
Additionally, businesses can access Ho Chi Minh city’s outstanding industrial products; and introduce their products to the city’s residents. Oranges, tangerines and grapefruits from the northern province of Ha Giang Pia cakes, sausages and garlic from Soc Trang province Brocade weaving from An Giang province Ngoc Linh Ginseng – a specialty from Quang Nam province Bee products from Lam Dong province Customers choose melaleuca oil from Thua Thien - Hue province. Incense from Thua Thien - Hue province on display BTA (Photos: SGGP) … [Read more...] about Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city
Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
With two weeks left until Christmas, families and business owners in Ho Chi Minh City are already getting in the Christmas spending spirit as an air of joy and festivity lingers about every corner of the southern hub.Some stores selling Christmas decorations have reportedly sold out their stock, while shoppers spare no expense in getting their homes ready for the festive season.Fake Christmas trees are especially hunted for this year, with stores introducing a wide variety of designs at prices ranging from VND600,000 to one million (US$26.43 – 44.05) to appeal to consumers of all backgrounds.“Home decorators typically opt for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in height, while those who want to decorate their stores would go for trees taller than 1.8 meters,” said Oanh, owner of a Christmas decoration shop in District 10.According to Oanh, minimalistic designs are in style this year, with the colors white and red being consumers’ favorites.Those with more money at … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
Ho Chi Minh City highly appreciates WB’s support
In a reception for WB Vice President for Sustainable Development Laura Tuck on December 9, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong spoke highly of the WB’s assistance in local key projects in environmental pollution treatment, urban landscape development and living condition improvement over the past years. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong receives WB Vice President for Sustainable Development Laura Tuck. Ho Chi Minh City wants the WB to continue its support to ongoing projects in environment sanitation, green transport development, food safety and improving the competitiveness of the animal husbandry sector, Phong said.The city expects to continue negotiations with the WB in other projects related to smart city building, food safety, flood control, water loss control and more, he added. Phong also suggested the WB help Ho Chi Minh City with resources, policy consultancy, and technical assistance so that … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City highly appreciates WB’s support