Brocade weaving

Lao Cai (VNA) - For those enchanted by the allure of Southeast Asia and the majestic beauty of the Northwest region of Vietnam, conquering Mount Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina , is hailed as the pinnacle of every adventurous expedition. Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina Vietnam may not have a mountain that stands as a national symbol like Mount Fuji in Japan or the Matterhorn in Switzerland. However, if there were to be a mountain that the Vietnamese people can proudly boast about, it would undoubtedly be Mount Fansipan - the highest peak in the Indochinese peninsula among the former French Indochina (comprising Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos). It’s not just by chance that the Vietnamese people have a saying: “Everyone has their own Fansipan to climb”, as a metaphor for their greatest dreams in life. The allure of Fansipan - A familiar stranger Fansipan, also known as Hua Xi Pan in the local language, carries the meaning of ‘the tottering giant rock’. According to the … [Read more...] about Conquering Fansipan – the “Roof of Indochina”

On May 8, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) signed agreements with 19 industry and locality associations in which it will provide legal support and participate in resolving disputes for association members. Besides that, the VIAC will collaborate with other associations in reviewing and offering opinions on laws and policies related to their activities. Links emphasised for arbitration relations/ illustration photo/ Source: freepik.com The agreement involves the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, and the Beer Alcohol Beverage Association Vietnam, among others. According to Phung Anh Tuan, executive vice chairman and secretary general at the Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI), many investors reflect that Vietnam is focusing on attracting new foreign investment capital inflows … [Read more...] about Links emphasised for arbitration relations

H’mong ethnic women in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang’s Dong Van Plateau are busy harvesting flax trees at this time of year. Flax trees not only have economic value but also represent a spiritual symbol for H’mong women in Ha Giang. If this kind of tree is grown in a H'mong family, it is a sign that the family has diligent, skillful, and hardworking women. In Dong Van, every H’mong woman knows how to spin fibre, weave cloth and make clothes from the flax trees for their family members. They consider it traditional work and cultural expression that differentiates their costumes from other ethnic groups in the region. The process from growing flax plants to making products using flax fibres includes around 40 steps. After harvest, flax stalks are allowed to dry in the open air for several weeks. Fabric made from these fibres is typically quite strong and durable. The work requires patience, skill and exacting techniques. … [Read more...] about Flax harvest in Ha Giang

A 220.60-metre long, 250-kilos ao dai has just set a Guinness Vietnam Record for the longest ao dai in Vietnam. Designer Phuong Ho (second from right) receives Guinness Vietnam Record for her longest ao dai in Vietnam on May 25. According to Vietnamese fashion designer Phuong Ho, the Non Song Gam Voc (Beautiful Homeland) ao dai was made from brocade. It was completed within nearly two months by her team and 20 embroidery artists. "The flap, made from 31 pieces of brocade, features cultural and historic characteristics and landscapes of Vietnam and 3D images of lotus leaves," she said. “It is a great challenge for me and my team to complete the ao dai.” The work is recognised for helping to honour Vietnamese traditional costume, and introduce and promote Vietnam's landscapes. In late April, the ao dai was introduced at a fashion show in Phu Tho Province during the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival and the Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week of … [Read more...] about 220-metre-long ao dai sets Guinness Vietnam Record

The 76th Cannes Film Festival, which ended on May 28, celebrated cinema with a diverse selection of films from around the world. Tran Anh Hung, the Franco-Vietnamese director, has won the Best Director award at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival 2023 for his film 'La Passion de Dodin Bouffant'. A scene from Tran Anh Hung’s film. Photo: Festival de Cannes Adapted from the novel of the same name by Marcel Rouff, "La Passion de Dodin Bouffant" tells the love story between the young chef Eugenie (played by Juliette Binoche) and the famous chef Dodin (played by Benoit Magimel), who work together for 20 years and fall in love over their shared passion for the culinary arts. Though they create many exquisite dishes together, Eugenie eventually yearns for freedom and refuses Dodin's proposal. The renowned chef decides to give her a special meal as a gift. The movie received critical acclaim for its settings, props, and the variety of banquets. Through … [Read more...] about Franco-Vietnamese Filmmaker wins Best Director at Cannes 2023

A performance by Vietnamese students at the festival (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) - Youngsters from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia have joined an international student festival at the National University of Science and Technology (MISiS) in Moscow, Russia. The Vietnamese delegation, led by First Secretary for Education at the embassy Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, joined nearly 1,000 students from 20 countries at the event. First held in 2013, the MISiS international student festival has become a large-scale event providing a chance for students from various countries to meet and exchange with each other. This year, the festival resumed after three years of interruption due to COVID-19 pandemic . Along with a national flag march, Vietnam performed a traditional dance and a flashmob. The Vietnamese booth at the event showcases folk paintings, brocade art, and traditional dishes. Currently, about 60 Vietnamese students are studying at the MISiS./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam joins international student festival at Russian university

Editor's note: Juliet Thuy Nguyen has been living, studying, and working in Australia for the past seven years. She is the founder of a project called Ao Dai Around the World, which is aimed at promoting and showcasing Vietnam's traditional dress, the 'ao dai,' to a global audience. She has had the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world and share the beauty and significance of the 'ao dai' while also exploring 50 provinces around Vietnam. This allows her to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Vietnam's tourism industry has experienced significant growth over the years, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. The key trends in the industry include the use of technology, sustainable tourism practices, experience-based tourism, and luxury tourism. The government recognized the potential of these trends and has launched initiatives to promote them. Tourists take a boat … [Read more...] about Technology, sustainability, experience, luxury: Key trends for tourism in Vietnam

Farmer weaves lotus silk in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. — VNA/VNS Photo The International Union for Conservation of Nature Viet Nam (IUCN) in cooperation with An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta has launched a project on developing a sustainable value chain of products from lotus silk, with the financial support of The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF). The organisation has recently held a workshop to introduce the project to relevant stakeholders, focusing on the role of flood-based agriculture, the value chain for flood crops such as lotus and, in particular, the added value that can be developed from lotus silk. The project's goal is to promote flood-based livelihoods using lotus cultivation to support flood retention areas and restore some of the four billion cubic metres of water retention that was lost between 2000 and 2011 in the Mekong Delta. It will develop lotus silk making as a sustainable occupation for local communities, especially women. The project … [Read more...] about An Giang seeks to develop value chain of products from lotus silk