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A press conference to announce the cast of season six of Asia’s Next Top Model was held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 16, drawing the participation of the contestants, host Cindy and famous supermodels Minh Tu, Shikin, and Monika. Vietnamese model Minh Tu (R) looks confident and stylish, pairing a smart black blazer with casual jeans and bra top. The appearance of Minh Tu with host Cindy and famous supermodels Shikin, Monika creates a buzz of excitement among the attending media. Rima Thanh Vy (L) is the Vietnamese representative for this year’s Asia’s Next Top Model. Supermodel Minh Tu is sharing her experience to help Rima Thanh Vy perform confidently in the contest and with the media. Following are some photos of Minh Tu: A press conference to announce the cast of season six of Asia’s Next Top Model was held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 16, drawing the participation of the contestants, host Cindy and famous supermodels Minh Tu, … [Read more...] about Minh Tu wows at Asia’s Next Top Model press conference

Athleticism and sporting ability are highly appreciated in the sports session. Sports activities aim to improve physical fitness, as a healthy body is the premise for all success in life. A beauty queen is not only beautiful, intellectual, and compassionate but also healthy so that they can complete their terms successfully. Through the Miss Sport session, the organizing board of Miss Vietnam 2018 wants to encourage contestants and young people to pay attention to their health and fitness, in order to find their peak physical form. This is one of the main criteria for world beauty contests. In the sports session, contestants must take part in three events: squats, rope jumping and running. Most contestants are in great shape as they exercise regularly to stay fit and slim. The women show their youth and energy in their hunger to win. They also give great encouragement to fellow contestants to complete the events. The top 3 of the sports session will be announced at a gala to … [Read more...] about Pageant beauties work up a sweat for Miss Sport title

Bao Ha Festival (Photo provided by the Organizing Board)The event will be held by Bao Yen district People’s Committee in coordination with Sao Viet Media Development and Investment Joint-stock Company with the participation of Outstanding Artist Hong Lien, singers Tan Nhan, Tuan Anh, Thu Huyen, Tan Minh, Ngoc Ky, Minh Quan and dancers from the Youth Theatre of Vietnam. It promises to bring people significant artistic night with famous songs praising the homeland and heros who made great contributions to the nation. Bao Ha Temple worships Patriotic God Hoang Bay was recognized as national historical and cultural relics in November 1997. It is about 60km to the south of Lao Cai city. This year's festival will be organized on August 26th and 27th to commemorate Patriotic God Hoang Bay, a hero in the mountainous area who had great contribution fight the enemy from the north, protecting the border and countryside at the end of the Le Dynasty (1740 - 1786)./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Special artistic program to welcome Bao Ha Festival 2018

The press briefing in Hanoi (Source: CPV)The information was released at a press conference on the festival held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Hanoi on August 16th. The event will draw more than 2,000 artisans, artists, actors, actresses, amateur athletes and local people from 13 localities in the region. The opening ceremony will begin at 20h00 on August 24th and will be broadcast live on VOV Channel and Television of 13 localities. A wide range of activities will be held during the festival with highlights of cultural and art programs, a presentation of traditional costumes and a demonstration of the groups’ traditional festivities and rituals. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Promoting cultural identities of ethnic groups in central Vietnam

The event was organised by the Sirenis Viet Company under the supervision and guidance of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, with the participation of many theaters in the Southern and Northern areas, such as Vietnam Puppetry Theatre, Phuong Nam Art Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Kite Theatre, Hai Phong Puppetry Theatre, and the Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy. The three-day festival offers Ho Chi Minh City audiences a chance to enjoy puppetry performances, with a combination of different types of puppetry and other art forms. On the opening night, more than 600 children from the child sponsor centre in Ho Chi Minh City have been invited to enjoy the first puppetry performances. In addition, businesses and benefactors have also granted ten houses and scholarships, worth VND480 million, to disadvantaged children. People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is the art director and general director of the programme. … [Read more...] about First Ho Chi Minh City Puppetry Festival opens