SOC TRANG— A pagoda known for its clay Buddha statues has been recognised as a historical and cultural relic of the Mekong Delta Province of Soc Trang. The pagoda's original name was Buu Son Tu, but pilgrims usually call it Chua Dat Set ( Clay Pagoda). Built by the Ngo family more than 200 years ago, the pagoda is now run by members of the family's fourth generation. Visitors to the Clay Pagoda can see 1,800 small and large Buddha statues and a great number of prayer objects made of clay. The pagoda is also well-known for having four pairs of giant candles that weigh 200kg each. They are 2.6m high, with a diameter of one metre. The candles were made in 1940. Two of the candles have burned continuously since the death of head priest of the pagoda, Ngo Kim Tong, in 1970, and have burned off only half the wax. Composer group Nhung Nguoi Ban on Music Road in March HCM CITY — A music programme called Con Duong Am Nhac (Music Road) with the theme Hai Muoi Mua Nang La (20 … [Read more...] about Soc Trang’s Clay Pagoda recognised as a cultural relic
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Supermodel Huyen claims second prize at Supermodel International 2013
YxineFF screens 'In Focus' films this week YxineFF International Online Film Fest 2013 at www.yxineff.com is screening its series of In Focus movies from now until Monday. The films directed by Malaysian, Filipino, Cambodian and Vietnamese directors are divided into two groups 'Choose A Life' and 'Choose An Angle.' Choose A Life features a 30-year-old woman who is married to a man who is paralyzed and she is torn between her own instincts in As He Sleeps. We feel compassion for the character behind the tattered portrait in Ong lao ban chuoi. Choose An Angle features Broken with a distressed middle-aged man chasing peaceful memories. In the Name of Love focuses on how marriage can overcome boundaries of religion and prejudices. Rights of the Dead sees a female filmmaker research the mysterious death of a Malaysian officer. Sign is the journey of survival of a farmer in Yeon-pyeong, Korea. Entablado focuses on the truth behind meretricious political dramas. Holland Village features … [Read more...] about Supermodel Huyen claims second prize at Supermodel International 2013
Art & Entertainment Highlights for November 7
YxineFF screens 'In Focus' films this week The films directed by Malaysian, Filipino, Cambodian and Vietnamese directors are divided into two groups 'Choose A Life' and 'Choose An Angle.' Choose A Life features a 30-year-old woman who is married to a man who is paralyzed and she is torn between her own instincts in As He Sleeps. We feel compassion for the character behind the tattered portrait in Ong lao ban chuoi. Choose An Angle features Broken with a distressed middle-aged man chasing peaceful memories. In the Name of Love focuses on how marriage can overcome boundaries of religion and prejudices. Rights of the Dead sees a female filmmaker research the mysterious death of a Malaysian officer. Sign is the journey of survival of a farmer in Yeon-pyeong, Korea. Entablado focuses on the truth behind meretricious political dramas. Holland Village features Dutch culture in HCMC A series of cultural activities will be held at the Holland Village event which is scheduled to take … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Highlights for November 7
The Man Who Glorifies Vietnamese Mathematics
Vietnamese mathematic professor Hoang Tuy is famous worldwide. But few know that he had to been through many ups and downs to pursue his career in science and to nurture his passion at the age of 78.Family tradition and passion As a small student in the district school or a famous mathematician, he did not tell many that Hoang Dieu, the Governor of Ha Noi, who died a matyr in the battle against the French in 1885, was his uncle. Hoang Dieu's mother, therefore, was Tuy's great grandmother. There was a story about the mother, who came from dien Ban of Quang Nam Province. Hoang Dieu was a high-ranking official of the former feudalist court, but he was so honest that the family was very poor. Assigned the position of Governor of Ha Noi Capital, he missed his mother in the far central province. He sent her a piece of silk to make a dress. The present was returned with a stick, which implied her reminder that he should not be corrupted, making people suffer. With such family education, … [Read more...] about The Man Who Glorifies Vietnamese Mathematics
Facebook’s CEO visits Vietnam
The information that Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Vietnam has heated up information technology (IT) forums. Meanwhile, Facebook Vietnam’s representative has refused to provide detailed information about his schedule in Vietnam. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his girlfriend A reader called VnExpress’ editorial board saying that he recognized the co-founder of Facebook and his girlfriend when he met them on December 23. Mark was in usual clothing with jeans, T-shirts and sportswear. After visiting the Hoa Lo Prison in the central city of Hanoi, he dropped into a Vertu mobile shop and Levis’ fashion shop before returning back to the hotel. The Facebook’s owner was very friendly, but his bodyguards tried to prevent any attempts of people to take pictures of him. VnExpress quoted its own sources as saying that Mark Zuckerberg chartered a flight from Bangkok in Thailand to the Noi Bai airport in Vietnam on December 22. He has been … [Read more...] about Facebook’s CEO visits Vietnam