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Art of the Samurai Sword of Japan will be open for the public on April 30 in Ha Long city, Quang Ninhprovince. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Art of the Samurai Swords , an exhibition from Japan, will be open in Quang Ninh province's Ha Long city this April. A contract has been recently signed by fine art auction house CHON de l'art and Sun Group. Following their deal, the ancient Japanese village of the Bizen Osafune area in the EDO period (1603-1863) will be built up at Sun Hill on the grounds of the Sun World Ha Long Complex. Bizen Osafune is located in eastern Okayama Prefecture. It has been the country's largest sword making centre for thousands of years, where the best blacksmiths gather. At the Sun Hill's Japanese village, leading artisans and experts will perform a process to produce legendary swords which are well-known all over the world. In the space, there will have exhibition rooms displaying treasure swords; an area for visitors to learn and … [Read more...] about Art of the Samurai Swords to be introduced in April

Authorities in Hoi An City, central Vietnam will hold a series of events to celebrate the annual Tet Nguyen Tieu this weekend. The traditional Tet Nguyen Tieu, or the First Full Moon Festival falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, has long been adored not only by locals but also visitors to the ancient city. According to Pham Phu Ngoc, director of the Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, the festival will be organized on the largest scale ever this year. It takes place in celebration of Hoi An’s First Full Moon Festival being recognized as national intangible cultural heritage early this month. A ceremony to receive the title will be held on the morning of February 5. This year, Hoi An’s First Full Moon Festival will be celebrated with events inside Hoi An’s Old Town as well as neighboring areas, including the Ancient Town night on February 4, a poem night at Cam Pho Temple from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm the same day, and more. In addition, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Hoi An to hold biggest-ever First Full Moon Festival

The event was attended by leaders of the Political Department of Military Region 3, the Military Youth Advisory Board, the provincial Military Command, the provincial Party Committee, the People’s Council, the People’s Committee, agencies, organizations, enlisted youths, and their relatives and friends. During the event, participants offered incense in commemoration of the fallen; visited historical relic sites; had exchange with war veterans, historical witnesses, and demobilized troops in 2023; participated in artistic, cultural, and sports exchanges. On the occasion, units presented gifts to youths enlisted to military and public security units. According to Senior Colonel Tran Viet Nang, Head of the Military Youth Advisory Board, the program aimed to disseminate and educate young people about patriotic traditions, national pride, and tradition of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army as well as to create a joyful atmosphere to encourage young people to join the military. It was … [Read more...] about Activities held for enlisted youths in Ha Nam province

Speaking at the event, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Council Hoang Thi Thuy Lan said that during his visit to the province on March 2, 1963, President Ho Chi Minh asked for efforts to turn Vinh Phuc into one of the richest and most prosperous provinces in the Northern region. Over the past six decades, Vinh Phuc has developed from an agriculture-based to an industrial province – an automobile and motorbike manufacturing center of the country, and a locality leading in the cause of industrialization and modernization. In the 1997-2022 period, the province's average annual economic growth rate hit 13.27%. Last year, its per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) was estimated to reach USD 5,500, ranking 5th in the Red River Delta region, and 9th in the nation. Congratulating Vinh Phuc on its achievements, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue asked the province to make efforts to better the building and … [Read more...] about National Assembly Chairman attends ceremony marking 60 years since Uncle Ho’s visit to Vinh Phuc

The website suggested newlyweds can spend their unforgettable honeymoon in the “pearl island” of Phu Quoc, the ancient town of Hoi An or Ha Long Bay - the UNESCO world heritage site without hurting their wallet. According to the website, the top 10 budget-friendly getaways allow visitors to count their pennies without compromising on the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Indeed, they can experience a dynamic culture and delicious cuisine during their first adventure as newlyweds. Lonely Planet stressed that Vietnam is something of a street-food heaven, adding that visitors must sample the country's signature dishes, such as Pho bo (beef noodle soup), Bun cha (a type of barbecued pork with rice noodles), and Banh mi, a local type of baguette. “A mid-range trip won’t break the bank either, but will buy more characterful guesthouses, a better Ha Long Bay cruise and memorable experiences (a cookery class, a cycle around Hoi An) with change left for a beach stay on beautiful Phu Quoc … [Read more...] about Vietnam among top best places to go for budget honeymoon

The movie, released during the Lunar New Year holiday, immediately dominated the domestic box office and broke many records. According to Box Office Mojo, the global box office tracking site of IMDb, "Nha Ba Nu" recorded the sixth highest revenue in world box offices (excluding North America) from January. 27 to 29. "Nha Ba Nu" generated over $4.3 million during the three-day period. This put the movie at sixth among the highest-grossing movies in 2023. As of Thursday, the movie had reached the VND300 billion ($12.8 million) mark in Vietnam. And it is predicted to soon reach the VND400 billion mark that "Bo Gia" (Dad, I’m Sorry), which also starred Tran Thanh, achieved in 2021. Film experts and distributors said "Nha Ba Nu" contributed greatly to the revival of the Vietnamese box office during the Lunar New Year holidays ( Tet ). According to a representative of Box Office Vietnam, a film data site, the total revenue of movies released during Tet (from January 22 to 31) is … [Read more...] about Vietnamese movie enters world’s top 10 box office on weekend

Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam ranked seventh on a list of the 10 most welcoming destinations in the world published recently by Dutch-based online travel agency Booking.com. The ranking was based on an analysis of more than 240 million verified customer reviews on the website. Around 90 kilometers south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh Province is famous for a high density of natural and cultural attractions, including Cuc Phuong National Park, Van Long wetland nature reserve, grotto caves and rivers in Trang An, Tam Coc-Bich Dong and Mua Caves, historic monuments in the Hoa Lu ancient capital, Bai Dinh Temple -- Vietnam’s largest buddhist worshiping complex -- and the Phat Diem Cathedral. The northern Vietnamese province started shining on the global stage after the Hollywood movie ‘Kong: Skull Island’ was filmed there in 2016. It welcomed nearly 330,000 visitors, including over 29,500 foreigners, during the recent seven-day Lunar New Year holiday. La Rioja in Spain topped … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Ninh Binh world’s 7th most welcoming destination: Booking.com

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) Vinh Phuc (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on February 3 attended a ceremony in Vinh Yen city to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2023) and 60 years since President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to the northern province of Vinh Phuc (March 2, 1963). Speaking at the event, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Council Hoang Thi Thuy Lan said that during his visit to the province on March 2, 1963, President Ho Chi Minh asked for efforts to turn Vinh Phuc into one of the richest and most prosperous provinces in the northern region. Over the past six decades, Vinh Phuc has developed from an agriculture-based to an industrial province – an automobile and motorbike manufacturing centre of the country, and a locality leading in the cause of industrialisation and modernisation. In … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends ceremony marking 60 years since Uncle Ho’s visit to Vinh Phuc