CPV: Young cinema fans in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are to be charmed by a wide selection of films of the European Union Film Festival catering exclusively for children and teenagers in Vietnam. The ten participating films come from Belgium (Wallonie-Brussels), Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom. They will be screened from 16 to 22 May in Hanoi and from 22 to 30 May 2008 in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by the Delegation of the European Commission to Vietnam, the Embassies of EU Member States Embassies and European Cultural Institutes, in collaboration with the Cinema Department, the European Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing films without violent or exploitative content that enrich, inspire and entertain children and teenagers. The European Film Festival promises to be a major cinematic event for young fans in the cultural calendars of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with enjoyable and spellbinding screenings for young … [Read more...] about European film festival odyssey to allure young cinema fans in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
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Former vice park becomes family-friendly square in Ho Chi Minh City Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
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
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
Photo exhibitions on nation history take place in Ho Chi Minh City
PANO - Photo exhibitions, "The Immortal Spirit of National Resistance Day" and "The Beauty of Today's Uncle Ho's Soldiers", took place on December 19th at three locations in Ho Chi Minh City, namely the Lam Son Park, Chi Lang Park and District 1's Dong Khoi Street. Jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event celebrated the 65th anniversary of the National Resistance Day and the 67th anniversary of Vietnam People's Army. On display are 200 black and white photos and a document to introduce landmarks in the national history during the resistance against invaders as well as achievements of the City's Party Committee and its people over the past years. In addition, the exhibitions also introduced around 80 artistic photos by photographers from the Soldier Photography Club, under the People's Army Newspaper, featuring beautiful moments of the close relations between people and army as well as the determination of Uncle Ho's … [Read more...] about Photo exhibitions on nation history take place in Ho Chi Minh City
The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Sculpture Exhibition
(Cinet)- The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Sculpture Exhibition 2012 presenting impressive and creative art works is being held at the Van Thanh Tourist Complex (Binh Thanh District, HCM city).The outdoor exhibition at the tourist complex has helped visitors reflect on the art works and arouse interest in people for creative art works.The exhibition displays 64 sculptures by 50 artists such as Dinh Ru, Lam Quang Noi, Nguyen Le Thuy, Phung Chi Thu, Nguyen Tan Cuong, Phan Ngoc Long, Luong Van Thanh, Tran Viet Hung, Tran Huu Thoi, Le Lang Bien, Nguyen Vinh, Tran Quang Vinh, Do Thinh, Nguyen Hoang An and Tran Tuan Nghia. The art work of Nguyen Tan Cuong … [Read more...] about The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Sculpture Exhibition