Hanoians to get a taste of Italian lifestyle at upcoming fairThe Saigon Times Daily The former Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, where the Italian Cultural Fair will take place this weekend - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Italy and Vietnam, the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi will organize the Italian Cultural Fair in the capital on November 10 and 11 to give visitors a taste of the Italian lifestyle. This culturally rich event will take place at the former Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, and showcase the best of Italian lifestyle so as to bring Italy closer to the Vietnamese public. The citadel site will be turned into an Italian square, which is specially designed to take the public along an extraordinary path featuring booths of Italian food, exhibitions of Italian design creations, diverse musical performances, sports, a karaoke contest, and many activities for kids. … [Read more...] about Hanoians to get a taste of Italian lifestyle at upcoming fair
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Hong Kong’s vibrant and unique lifestyle launches in Ho Chi Minh City
Through the campaign “In Style, Hong Kong,” Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKYDC) brought the patent Hong Kong lifestyle and unique creativity to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. The bar corner that brings a slice of Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City The event made its public debut on September 20-21 in the presence of Hong Kong star chef Lam Cheong Kee and world-renowned mixologist Antonio Lai to offer Vietnamese people the closest glimpse into the dynamic nightlife of Hong Kong—“The sleepless city.” Known as “The sleepless city,” Hong Kong only reveals its true beauty when the night falls. With numerous options from social activities to nightlife entertainment, from culture to parties and feasts, Hong Kong can truly satisfy the most demanding visitor. World-renowned mixologist Antonio Lai Out of an array of choices, experiencing bars and pubs—the signature of the thrilling Hong Kong nightlife—is a must for … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s vibrant and unique lifestyle launches in Ho Chi Minh City
Hai Phong works to prevent lifestyle diseases
Students at Dong My Primary School in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district attend a swimming lesson (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) – An event aiming to raise public awareness about lifestyle-related disease prevention was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on September 8. The event, held by the Centre for Preventive Medicine of Hai Phong city and Kagawa Prefecture of Japan, is part of a project to prevent lifestyle-related diseases in Hai Phong city. Addressing the event, Director of the municipal Centre for Preventive Medicine Do Manh Cuong said that the project was built with support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and is being implemented along with Kagawa Prefecture and the Department of Education and Training of the city. The first phase of the project was launched in 2010-2014, which focused on the training and capacity enhancement for health workers of the municipal Centre for Preventive Medicine. Meanwhile, the second phase building of … [Read more...] about Hai Phong works to prevent lifestyle diseases
Japan helps Haiphong prevent lifestyle-related diseases
Japan helps Haiphong prevent lifestyle-related diseasesBy Le Anh Haiphong students exercise to prevent obesity - PHOTO: COURTESY OF JICA HCMC - Kagawa Prefecture of Japan held a community conversation in Haiphong City on September 8 to provide local people with information and knowledge about the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases like obesity and diabetes. This is part of the three-year Model Project for the Program on Countermeasures for Lifestyle-related Diseases in Haiphong City, which is implemented annually by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in coordination with Kagawa Prefectural Government and Haiphong City authorities. The previous events were open to students and their parents at some target schools only. However, this year’s program expanded to citizens aged between 30 and 69 in Hung Vuong Ward. Haiphong City is seeing an increase in the number of people suffering from lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and … [Read more...] about Japan helps Haiphong prevent lifestyle-related diseases
Phu My Hung Green Day 2018 encourages healthy lifestyle
Phu My Hung Green Day 2018 encourages healthy lifestyle By Le Hoang Phu My Hung Green Day 2018 attracts many children - PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC - The Phu My Hung Green Day 2018 was organized near the Crescent Lake in Phu My Hung Urban Area in HCMC’s District 7 on August 25 and 26 with an aim to encourage a green and healthy lifestyle. The event featured many booths introducing a wide range of clean food like vegetables, eggs, milk, rice, fruit juice as well as natural and organic skincare products. Participants also had a chance to learn about home gardening methods so that they can grow their own clean vegetables and fruits at home, and take part in workshops on organic agriculture hosted by experienced experts. In addition, there were lots of entertaining activities for children at the event, including drawing and coloring, making sand paintings, painting statues, fishing, and classifying beans. The Phu My Hung Green Day is among a series of community events organized … [Read more...] about Phu My Hung Green Day 2018 encourages healthy lifestyle
The Metropole Thu Thiem Shaping new Metropolitan lifestyle standards
The world’s elite always have their own privileges. Not only are they financially successful; they also appreciate architecture and culture, have a delicate aesthetic taste, and know how to enjoy the true meaning of life. They are residents of upper-class communities like Knightsbridge in the UK or Darling Harbour in Australia – districts famous for treasuring the values of history, architecture, and art. In Vietnam, a community just like that is taking shape at The Metropole Thu Thiem. The harmony between modernity and art space (Illustrated image for the project concept) An open-minded lifestyle Like wealthy people elsewhere, the new generation of residents at The Metropole Thu Thiem is successful, fashionable, technology-savvy, and on the leading edge of new trends, all while striving to be part of a humane community. Like Darling Harbour, with its incredible appeal to the globally successful, The Metropole Thu Thiem has been chosen as a new destination by … [Read more...] about The Metropole Thu Thiem Shaping new Metropolitan lifestyle standards
Dance to celebrate Sài Gòn lifestyle
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Café Saigon, a contemporary dance featuring HCM City’s lifestyle in the mid-20th century, will premiere at the city’s Opera House on June 30. The work is a co-production of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) and Gotra dance company from Maastricht, the Netherlands. The dance is choreographed by Gotra’s artistic director Joost Vrouenraetsand his colleague Maite Guerin. Vrouenraets visited HCM City last year to take part in a workshop organised by HBSO, where he and the troupe made an arrangement to stage Café Saigon. The dance is set at a coffee shop in Sài Gòn in the mid-20th century. “I really love Việt Nam. Vietnamese always fight for their independence and never give up,” Vrouenraets said. “This feeling can be experienced at coffee shops in Sài Gòn. People go to these places to find a kind of freedom, and to escape from things that don’t really … [Read more...] about Dance to celebrate Sài Gòn lifestyle
Book on Cho Lon lifestyle released
Author-journalist Nguyen Dinh’s Chuyen Nho O Cho Lon (Stories of Big Market), a book on the Old Quarter, known as Cho Lon (Big Market) in HCM City, was released last weekend. Lifestyle of Hoa living in Cho Lon ( Big Market) in HCM City (Photo by Ngoc Diep) The 309-page book features the 200-year old history, culture and lifestyle of Cho Lon, which lies on the west bank of the Sai Gon River. It includes the western half of District 5 (former Chinatown) and several adjoining neighborhoods in District 6. The book focuses on traditional festivals, calligraphy, dragon dance, architecture and lifestyle of the ethnic Hoa people (Vietnamese of Chinese origin). Around 440,000 Hoa account for 4 per cent of the city’s population. Chinese architecture and old buildings, including Binh Tay Market, are also highlighted Binh Tay Market, one of the city’s favourite tourist destinations, was built in 1928 by a Chinese businessman named Guoyan (also known … [Read more...] about Book on Cho Lon lifestyle released
Award-winning play features southern characters, lifestyle
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A drama featuring southern people and their lifestyle will make its debut in HCM City after winning the top prize at the 2018 National Drama Festival. The 90-minute show, Hiu Hiu Gió Bấc (Winter Winds), features southern farmers living in a small village in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region. It highlights poor women, their challenges, dreams and hopes about life and love. The work was adapted from the short story of the same name by Nguyễn Ngọc Tư, one of the very few best-selling female authors of the south. Hiu Hiu Gió Bấc is directed by young talent Lê Đăng Khoa of HCM City University of Theatre and Cinematography. It stars young actors Công Danh, Thanh Phượng and Thùy Trang in leading roles. Khoa won the Best Young Director award at the 2018 National Drama Festival from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of … [Read more...] about Award-winning play features southern characters, lifestyle
Seven-day challenge encourages sustainable lifestyle
At the launch ceremony (Source: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The seven-day Challenge – Eat, Move, and Live Sustainably was launched in Hanoi on April 10 in response to Earth Day 2018 (April 22) themed “End Plastic Pollution”. The event, co-organised by the United Nations, the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam and the Live & Learn Environmental Education Centre, calls on people to live, eat and move smartly and sustainably to improve life quality. It has three spells, starting from April 10, April 17 or April 24 and last for a week. UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra said the UN Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development requires not only commitments of governments but also strong efforts of 7 billion people worldwide. Vietnamese singer My Linh, Ambassador of the campaign, talked about her family’s lifestyle in scientific and eco-friendly way. During the challenge, participants could eat vegan or choose locally-grown produce, … [Read more...] about Seven-day challenge encourages sustainable lifestyle