Nature, locals degrade Điện Biên Phủ historic complex Tourists visiting part of the Điện Biên Phủ complex. Extreme climate change and escalating encroachment by local people looking to expand their homes and farmland are threatening Điện Biên Phủ historical tourism complex in the northern mountainous province of Điện Biên. These factors are also hindering the protection and preservation of the special national historical site, an authority official has said. Phạm Việt Dũng, director of the Điện Biên Province’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department, said that over the past several years, the conservation, restoration and protection of the Điện Biên Phủ War historical complex has faced increasing obstacles due to natural impacts and shortcomings in law enforcement efforts to stop violations. Dũng said the complex, with a total of 45 … [Read more...] about Arts & Entertainment News In Brief
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Art & Entertainment News 25/1
Experiencing a traditional Tet atmosphere in Hanoi Visitors are seen at the “Traditional Tet of the Vietnamese” exhibition at the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center As there are around four weeks left until the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2018, which falls in mid-February this year, the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center is rolling out a range of cultural activities depicting the traditional Tet atmosphere of the Vietnamese.A cultural exhibition with its theme “Traditional Tet of the Vietnamese” is on at the center from now until February 24 (the 9th of the first lunar month), featuring folk paintings from Dong Ho Village in Bac Ninh Province, Hang Trong and Kim Hoang Villages in Hanoi.In addition, the exhibition displays images of the traditional Tet holiday of the Vietnamese in the late 19th century and the early 20th century through Henri Oger’s wood carvings and a photo collection of Albert Kahn Museum from France.Those … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News 25/1
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New World Bridal Fashion Show lures huge crowd Over 3,000 guests joined in the Cinderella Luxury Bridal Fashion Show hosted by the five-star New World Saigon Hotel and bridal.vn last week. A highlight was the Mother Beauty Award where moms showed their talent and paraded in evening gowns and bridal costumes with their daughters and sons on the catwalk and answered a Q&A challenge. A judging panel comprising psychiatrist Ly Thi Mai; second runner-up of Mrs World 2009 Hoang Thi Yen; Nguyen Hoa Tam, general director of Maria Beauty Center; and Chau Thanh Phuong from New World Saigon picked Huynh Thi My Dung, deputy general director of Dai Phuc Vinh Co. Ltd., as the Mother Beauty Queen and Minh Anh as the Cinderella of the Night. Other activities that also drew much attention of participants were a shoes test and a fashion show featuring Joli Poli wedding gown brand. According to the hotel, this year’s event was a big hit compared to its previous wedding fairs as … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News 27/5
Hacking dominates Vietnam’s list of noteworthy Internet security news in 2014
While the Sony hack is unarguably the biggest global Internet security incident of last year, 2014 was also dominated by hacking news in Vietnam, even though there were still encouraging points, such as the viral Flappy Bird mobile game. hacking of Sony and the iCloud nude leak, and Vietnam is no exception. On November 24, 2014, personally identifiable information about Sony Pictures Entertainment employees and their dependents, e-mails between employees, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of unreleased Sony films, and other information were obtained and released by a hacker group operating under the moniker "Guardians of Peace," or "GOP." The identities of the hackers are currently unknown. Beginning August 31, 2014, a collection of almost 500 private pictures of various celebrities, mostly women, and with many containing nudity, were posted on the imageboard 4chan, and later disseminated by other users on websites and social networks such as Imgur, … [Read more...] about Hacking dominates Vietnam’s list of noteworthy Internet security news in 2014
Art & Entertainment News Headlines 12/2
Ethnic spring festivals on show this month An annual festival that features the cultural colours of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through their New Year celebrations will take place at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi from February 15-17. During the event, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, visitors can take part in a wide range of cultural activities. They will include a rite to pray for peace, favourable weather and a good crop of the Lo Lo ethnic minority group in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang and a festival to welcome the New Year of the Dao ethnic group in Hoanh Bo district of the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. In addition, the New Year celebration of the Thai people and the gong festival of the Muong people in northern Hoa Binh province will also be presented at the event. The husband-catching festival of the Chu Ru people in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, and the rice planting … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 12/2