Van Lang Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5, once an area frequented by drug addicts and sex workers, has been transformed into a modern square with weekly water and light shows for visitors. The 10,000-square-meter area of park has been paved with granite and decorated with multicolored lighting. At the center of the communal park lies a fountain where water and light shows are on put on every weekend. Free Wi-Fi and drinkable water faucets are available throughout the park, while lines of tall trees provide shade along its walkways. In addition, an underground exhibition center has been established for future cultural events. Opposite the park is the near 100-year-old Church of St. Jeanne d’Arc, which was built to serve local Catholics during the 1920s in the heart of Saigon’s Cho Lon area. Budget for the upgrade was provided by the private sector, according to District 5 deputy chairman Le Quoc Tuan. “We want to create a communal space where … [Read more...] about Former vice park becomes family-friendly square in Ho Chi Minh City Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
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Former vice park becomes family-friendly square in Ho Chi Minh City
Van Lang Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5, once an area frequented by drug addicts and sex workers, has been transformed into a modern square with weekly water and light shows for visitors. The 10,000-square-meter area of park has been paved with granite and decorated with multicolored lighting. At the center of the communal park lies a fountain where water and light shows are on put on every weekend. Free Wi-Fi and drinkable water faucets are available throughout the park, while lines of tall trees provide shade along its walkways. In addition, an underground exhibition center has been established for future cultural events. Opposite the park is the near 100-year-old Church of St. Jeanne d’Arc, which was built to serve local Catholics during the 1920s in the heart of Saigon’s Cho Lon area. Budget for the upgrade was provided by the private sector, according to District 5 deputy chairman Le Quoc Tuan. “We want to create a communal space where … [Read more...] about Former vice park becomes family-friendly square in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi to host concerts of classical music
A classical music concert titled "Vocal Concert Night" featuring Vietnamese and Korean artists will be held at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on September 19. Korean vocalists Park Seong Do and Cho Hae Ryong, together with artists of the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will present to music lovers masterpieces by Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Georges Bizet and Giacomo Puccini under the baton of conductor Tran Nhat Minh. Tickets are priced between VND60,000 (for students) and VND250,000 for the public. Available at the HCMC Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1; HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, 3 Phan Van Dat, District 1. In related news, music lovers will have a chance to enjoy classical works of Autumn Melodies at the Hanoi Opera House on September 26. Pianist Tran Thu Ha and violinist Bui Cong Duy will play under the baton of conductor and violinist Ngo Van Thanh. Tickets are priced at VND150,000-VND500,000 and available at Hanoi Opera House, 1 … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi to host concerts of classical music
Kid theme park opened in Ho Chi Minh City
The education and entertainment theme park KizCiti for children aged 3 – 15 opened Sunday in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. Children will have a chance to work as adults in a replica city complete with a central square, hospital, bank, fire and police stations, airline, food court and engage in more than 40 other interactive occupations. A special currency called Kizo is used within the city and children will have to work to earn money for their shopping or entertainment. Parents can keep track of their children as they will be given positioning bracelets. The theme park also designs areas for teenagers and adults such as a mini golf court or bowling alley. The park is expected to give kids a new playground which combines both playing and learning activities. Organizers also hope to help them learn social and family roles as well as discover and nurture their dream and personal ability. The KizCiti theme park is located on Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 5, District 4, HCMC. Entry … [Read more...] about Kid theme park opened in Ho Chi Minh City
Keppel Land to spend $300 million on prime sites in Ho Chi Minh City
According to information published on the company website, on the first site located in Saigon South, Keppel Land plans to develop about 220 landed homes and a 1,029-unit high-rise condominium. The two developments will span a gross floor area (GFA) of about 36,110 and 141,540 square metres, respectively. The total development cost, inclusive of the expenditure for land purchase, is about $235 million.The second site is located in District 9 and borders the affluent residential enclave of District 2. Keppel Land will develop another 300 landed homes spanning a GFA of about 55,000sq.m. The total development cost for the six-hectare site, inclusive of land cost, is about $62 million.Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land, said, "Vietnam's housing demand is expected to continue on its upward momentum, supported by the country's young population, growing middle-class, as well as rising urbanisation.”"The two projects will add to Keppel Land's pipeline of more than 20,000 homes in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Keppel Land to spend $300 million on prime sites in Ho Chi Minh City