VietNamNet Bridge - The last month of the summer movie season will close with "The Wolverine," "Smurfs 2", "Monsters University" or "Buddha Fire". 1. The Wolverine As one of the last blockbusters of this summer, The Wolverine will be the first movie that will go to theaters in Vietnam this August. The film takes place after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. This time, the Wolverine no longer stands in the ranks of X-Men and has to deal with his own difficulties. He is pushed into the reluctant war, standing between the tough choices: being an immortal or a human being, love or hate ... The Wolverine is also the first work with new audio system - Dolby Atmos with 64 independent speakers mounted on the ceiling and around the theater to create a more realistic feeling. 2. Break-up Contract Release Date: 2/8 Also being released on August 2 is a Chinese movie, starring by Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng. Film is the story of a couple who felt in love with each other when they were … [Read more...] about 14 movies to be released in Vietnam this August
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European haute cuisine godfather comes to Vietnam
"Let me have one more of your bo bia (a kind of Vietnamese roll)," said Michel Roux Sr., one of the Europe’s most renowned and revered master chefs, after finishing a bowl of meatless pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). French master chef Michel Roux, who is among the 10 richest chefs in the world (three of the others are his former students), has declined many offers to co-open restaurants. He has only opened the world-famous Le Gavroche and Waterside Inn restaurants in the UK, the latter of which is the longest-running three Michelin-star restaurant in Britain, at 28 years. The iconic chef recently opened a French restaurant, called La Maison 1888, at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, in the central city of Danang. "I felt really at home and peaceful in Vietnam. I had the feeling that Vietnam would be a promising tourist destination in Asia," Roux shared while recalling his first impression of Vietnam eight years ago. Fastidious master chef Roux … [Read more...] about European haute cuisine godfather comes to Vietnam
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/1
Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 opens in Hanoi The Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 is being held at the Vietnam Culture and Art Exhibition Center in Hanoi from January 25 to 30. The festival organizers plan to use this occasion to gather people's opinions on various national costumes, flowers and wines of Vietnam. The 'People's Choice' result will be announced on January 29. The festival will have special displays of Vietnamese and royal costumes from the Ly-Tran-Le dynasty, famous brands of delicious traditional and industrial wines and photographs and decorations of the lotus. … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/1
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 3/9
Art performance marks National Day Vietnamese people have enjoyed an art performance in praise of the victory of the August Revolution and National Day. The art performance, jointly held by Radio the Voice of Vietnam and Vietnam Television at the National Broadcasting Centre in Hanoi on September 2, showed warm sentiments towards naval officers and soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) Island who are defending the country's sovereignty. Songs and dances were presented and illustrated with video clips and a report on the ceramic mural of the national flag, which is located at the top of the conference hall on Truong Sa Lon (Big Spratly) Island. … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 3/9
February 15, 2012
A: Spring is all over Vietnam now and it's the peak season of festivals in our country. These days, hundreds of thousands of people are making pilgrimages to places of worship like pagodas and temples to pray for health and good luck in the new year. This may be the biggest reason most of Vietnam's major festivals take place in the spring, right after Tet. B: This was our answer to American listener John Moore, who wrote on February 6: "I listen to your broadcast and visit your website almost every day. Over the past few weeks, I've heard a lot about festivals in your country. Why do they often come in spring and can you name some big festivals in Vietnam?" … [Read more...] about February 15, 2012