Vietnam new year

A slew of activities to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year are set to take place in Ho Chi Minh and several other localities in the southern region of Vietnam. In Ho Chi Minh City, Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 and Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9 will offer a series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theater artists. Visitors to Dam Sen will have the opportunity to enjoy free music, dance, comedy, circus and puppet shows, which will run through January 1. The Suoi Tien Theme Park will offer free tickets to children accompanied by parents and a 50-percent discount on the package of 15 attractions within the park on December 24. On the same day, a music gala will be organized at the Youth Culture House on Pham Ngoc Thach Street in District 1. In addition, foodies can treat themselves to delicious dishes at parties at either such luxury hotels in the city as Rex Hotel and Hotel Grand Saigon in District 1 or eco-tourism … [Read more...] about Places to celebrate Christmas, New Year in Ho Chi Minh City, southern region

A Vietnamese navy frigate visits Russia and takes part for the first time in the Russian Navy Day parade last July. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) will further enhance cooperation with Russian armed forces on the basis of mutual trust and respect, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh said in a recent article. The article was published in Russia’s Independence newspaper on December 13 on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the VPA (December 22). The ambassador stressed that the anniversary offers a chance to look back at the effective cooperation between Vietnam and Russia, highlighting the spiritual and material support from the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia during Vietnam’s struggle for national independence, as well as the cause of national construction, reform and defence. He stated that national defence is one of the important areas of cooperation in the Vietnam-Russia … [Read more...] about Defence ties important to Vietnam-Russia partnership: ambassador

Tourists participate in the 2017 Hung Kings festival (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho (VNA) – Nearly one million visitors came to pay tribute to Hung Kings and other ancestors who founded the country at the Hung Kings Temple Relic Site in the northern province of Phu Tho during the 2018 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Director of the Management Board of the relic site Nguyen Duy Anh said the surge of visitors was attributable to favourable weather during the seven-day holiday, which fell on February 14-20. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Ke San said that the annual festival honouring the Hung Kings will be held in the province between April 21 and 25 (the 6th and 10th day of the third lunar month). The festival this year will be hosted by Phu Tho with the coordination of four other provinces, including the northern province of Thai Nguyen, the central province of Quang Nam and the southern provinces of Binh Duong and Kien Giang. An incense offering ceremony will … [Read more...] about About 1 million tourists visit Hung Temple relic site during Tet

Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Madam Ann Måwe Both countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties on January 11. On the occasion, VOV talks with Madam Måwe about the history of the bilateral relations and cooperation plans for her 4-year term. Reporter: 2019 is an important year for Vietnam and Sweden - the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Activities have been organized throughout the year, including cultural exchanges and visits such as the visit to Vietnam by Crown Princess Victoria and a delegation of Swedish business leaders in early May. What do these events say about the state of bilateral ties? Ambassador: Regarding the visit of our Crown Princess, this is really a proof of the importance we attach to our bilateral relationship. She is a very important representative of all of Sweden. Another important highlight was the visit of your Prime Minister to Sweden in the summer with a huge business delegation as well. For me, I came here in the year … [Read more...] about Sweden to work closely with Vietnam on complex issues: Swedish Ambassador

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, finished among the Top 12 at the pageant which recently concluded in London, the UK. Thuy Linh holds a golden tray aloft as she competes in the Dance of the World segment of Miss World 2019. In preparation for the contest, the girl from Cao Bang province put in plenty of hard work to come up with a bespoke dance. She gives a strong performance during the pageant’s grand final as she competes alongside 120 contestants from across the world. The Vietnamese beauty went into the grand final in good form having previously been named among the Top 10 in the Top Model and Beauty with a Purpose segments. Thuy Linh is a 19-year-old from Cao Bang province. She was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2019 in August and stands at 1.77 metres tall with measurements of 89-64-92. She is currently studying at the Hanoi Foreign Trade University. The Vietnamese entrant has put in a number of good performances throughout the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Thuy Linh secures a Top 12 finish at Miss World 2019