Vietnamese culture

Photos of more than 60 colourful traditional costumes of various ethnic groups across Vietnam are being displayed on Google Art and Culture platform. (Google screenshot) Hanoi (VNA) - A collection of hundreds of high-quality photos depicting the culture and life of 54 ethnic minority groups across Vietnam is being on display for the first time on the global digital platform , Google Arts & Culture. The exhibition, titled "Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum" by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, includes vibrant photos showcasing over 60 colourful traditional costumes from various ethnic groups such as Dao, Bo Y, O Du, Phu La, La Hu, Pu Peo, Pa Then, and Si La. It also features interesting stories and unique artefacts that the author collected during his journey throughout Vietnam, discovering the beauty of the country and its people. Information on each photo is provided in Vietnamese, English, and French. Images of 54 ethnic groups living in the … [Read more...] about Cultural space of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups presented on “digital museum”

Members of the Vietnamese sports delegate show their highest determination before leaving for China to compete at th 19th ASIAD 19 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese sports delegate left Vietnam for Hangzhou, China on September 20 to compete at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19). Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Dang Ha Viet, who is also head of the Vietnamese sports delegation, said the athletes are ready to compete at ASIAD 19 with confidence and the highest determination. The men’s football team arrived in China on September 16 and had a good start at the tournament as they secured a 4-2 victory against Mongolia in the first match on September 19. After football, rowing athletes will have their first competitions on September 20. A ceremony to hoist Vietnam's flag will be held at the Asian Games Village on September 22. The official opening ceremony for ASIAD 19 will take place on September 23 night. Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang has been … [Read more...] about Vietnamese athletes depart for ASIAD 19 in China

Vietnamese singer Hanbin. Photo from TEMPEST's Twitter The Vietnamese artist and his six bandmates held their showcase Wednesday to present their new single "Into the Storm." Footage of his performance has garnered tens of thousands of interactions from the public audience on various South Korean news outlets and social media platforms. Hanbin said during the Q&A section that he wanted to hold more tours with his bandmates in the future, and wanted his home country Vietnam to be one of the stops of the tours. "I can go everywhere as long as you [fans] are there," he said. The group also promised to bring the fans more interesting experiences in the future. Born Ngo Ngoc Hung in the northern Yen Bai province, Hanbin gained attention with his attendance in the South Korean reality show "I-Land," produced by boy group BTS’ management agency Big Hit Entertainment, in 2020. He then signed a contract with Yuehua Entertainment and debuted in the K-pop idol group TEMPEST … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer creates buzz in South Korea

At the event (Photo: tdtt.com.vn) Zhejiang (VNA) – Vietnamese rowers secured tickets to the finals for four out of the five events on the first day of rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in China on September 20. In the women's heavyweight coxless four event with two oars, Bui Thi Thu Hien, Luong Thi Thao, Nguyen Thi Giang and Pham Thi Thao came third with a time of 7m2s11, behind China and Iran, to earn themselves a spot in the finals. In the women's eight heavyweight coxed event , the Vietnamese team finished second with a time of 6min33s28, behind the host team China. This event saw five competing teams, and all of them advanced to the finals. In the women's four heavyweight coxed event where only six countries participated, the Vietnamese women's team secured a place in the finals by finishing third with a time of 6m39s89. They will compete for medals alongside China and Japan. In the women's double sculls heavyweight event with two oars, Pham Thi … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese rowers secure four tickets to finals

The Vietnamese rowing team continued to gain victory in the play-off round at the 19th Asian Games. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese rowing team continued to gain victory in the play-off round at the 19th Asian Games ( ASIAD 19 ) in China on September 21. Ho Thi Duy excellently finished first in the women’s heavyweight single scull with a time of 8m34s52. She will compete in the semi-finals alongside Chae Sehyon from the Republic of Korea and Almamy Haya Muhamad from Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Bui Van Hoan, Dinh The Duc, Nguyen Van Ha, Nguyen Van Hieu and Nhu Dinh Nam finished third in the men’s heavyweight quadruple scull after 6m17s52, landing behind their Indian and Indonesian rivals. However, the performance enabled them to qualify for the semi-final round. The semi-final round is set to take place on September 22, while the finals will be organised on September 24 and 25. Earlier, Vietnamese rowers secured tickets to the finals for four out of … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese rowers shine at play-off round

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – A forum on the development of the “K-Vietnam valley” project was organised in Bonghwa county, North Gyeongsang province, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on September 21-22 to promote the construction of a Vietnamese village in the county. The project is a strategic vision in enhancing culture, history and tourism-based exchanges between Vietnam and the RoK in the next 30 years. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung affirmed the embassy's support for the Vietnamese village project in Bonghwa, while hihglighting its significance in carrying out the county’s socioeconomic development plans, developing the Vietnamese community in the host nation as well as contributing to the Vietnam – RoK comprehensive strategic partnership through people-to-people exchange. Deputy Governor of North Gyeongsang province Kim Hak-hong said that the village will become a tourist destination … [Read more...] about Forum promotes implementation of Vietnamese village project in RoK

Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung at the closing ceremony of the cinema program "Gap Go Mua Thu" (Autumn Encounters) in Ho Chi Minh City in July, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung Set for release in France on November 8, the Vietnamese-born director’s film is a screen adaptation of the 1924 novel "La Vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant, Gourmet" (The Life Epicure) by Marcel Rouff. It tells the story of a chef named Eugénie (Juliette Binoche) and a gastronome named Dodin (Benoît Magimel), who have worked together for 20 years before finding they have emotions for each other. As Eugénie hesitates after receiving Dodin’s proposal, Dodin decides to cook for his beloved for the first time ever in his life. The picture has received positive acclaim from critics. "Hung resists overlaying the action with music," Guy Lodge wrote in his review in Variety . "All the better to focus on every pop and chop and sizzle of the cooking process, every soft grunt of bliss in the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born award-winning director’s film to compete at Oscars

The movie is a lustrous homage to French cuisine that was loved by many international critics but seemed to leave most local pundits cold. He thanked his star Juliette Binoche, saying she was "quite extraordinary in the film." The prize for best first film went to "Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell" from Vietnamese writer/director Pham Thien An, which premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar. The picture is the only Vietnamese-language film at the festival this year. It tells the story of Thien, who takes responsibility of accompanying his sister-in-law’s body to their hometown after she dies in an accident, and taking care of his newly orphaned nephew. French director Justine Triet became only the third woman ever to win the festival's top prize with the icy tale "Anatomy of a Fall", led by a riveting performance from German actress Sandra Hueller. Triet used her acceptance speech to slam the government of President Emmanuel Macron for the "shocking" way it imposed a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born filmmaker wins best director at Cannes

"Bui Ram Duoi Hoang Hon" (The Bush In the Sunset) fetched the highest price out of the 19 paintings presented for auction in Paris by Lynda Trouvé auction house, at 38,000 euro. According to Tran Dai Thang, director of Dong A Publishing House, the painting’s selling price was higher than expected. "Canh Dong Lua My" (The Wheat Field) was sold for 32,000 euro. Thang attributed the interest in King Ham Nghi’s paintings to their historical meaning. All of the auctioned items were small-sized paintings on canvas and paperboard, showcasing the exiled king’s homesickness. "Bui Ram Duoi Hoang Hon" (The Bush In the Sunset), painted by King Ham Nghi. Photo courtesy of Drouout Lynda Trouvé said these were the only paintings by King Ham Nghi found in France. Thus, the auction was the first time the uction house held an auction for a series of paintings by King Ham Nghi. The paintings belonged to a collector’s private collection. They were almost thrown away, before … [Read more...] about 19 paintings by exiled Vietnamese king sold for $352,000

Tran Ho Duy of Vietnam lost to Kor Kang Wanjin of the Republic of Korea to earn a bronze medal in men’s individual poomsae category of taekwondo at the 19th Asian Games on September 24. (Photo: screenshot) Hangzhou (VNA) – Tran Ho Duy of Vietnam on September 24 secured a bronze medal in the men’s individual poomsae category of taekwondo at the ongoing 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) in Hangzhou, China. The men’s individual poomsae category is held in the knockout format. In the morning, Duy earned 7.590 points to surpass Chan Chung Yin of Hong Kong (7.650 points) to advance to the round of 16. Later, with 7.490 points, he obtained a win over Moghis Wahid Khalil I of Saudi Arabia (7.230 points) to enter the semi-finals. In the semi-final in the afternoon, the Vietnamese athlete gained 7.120 points and lost to the Republic of Korea’s Kor Kang Wanjin (7.410 points) to rank third and receive the bronze medal. This is the second medal obtained by Vietnam at the games on the … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2023: Vietnamese athlete pockets bronze medal in taekwondo