They built plenty of distinctive towers across their kingdom during their era. The towers still stand until today, such as Po Nagar tower in Khanh Hoa province, Po Klong Garai and Po Rome towers in Ninh Thuan province, Nhan tower in Phu Yen province, and especially UNESCO-recognised My Son sanctuary, where now remains 21 towers, among others. … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting Cham ethnic culture
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Vietnamese singer wins Asian Television Awards
Hailing from the southern province of Ben Tre, the 23-year-old singer was a music teacher before turning a professional musician and churning out hits like "Hong Nhan" (Beauty) and "Song Gio" (Ups And Downs). The videos have got more than 200 million views each. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer wins Asian Television Awards
Four Vietnamese authors awarded Inoue Yasushi Prize
In the researcher category, first prize went to Chau Hong Thao who produced an excellent thesis about two novels written by Haruki Murakami and Kazuo Ishiguro. Second prize was awarded to local researcher Nguyen Huu Minh for his thesis on a novel written by Natsume Soseki, while Nguyen Anh Tuan received third prize for a thesis on a poem by Manyoshu. In the student category, Nguyen Chi Anh claimed fourth prize for his thesis that compared the poetry of female poets Kokinshu and Manyoshu. Addressing the awards ceremony, Ando Toshiki, director of the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, stated that although several works by Japanese literature had been translated and published in Vietnam, research on Japanese literature had not been extensively developed. Toshiki therefore underlined the significance of organising the event, saying it helps Vietnamese people gain greater insights into Japanese literature and encourage more research on Japanese literature. … [Read more...] about Four Vietnamese authors awarded Inoue Yasushi Prize
The once-famous village in Hanoi where people got rich with embroidery products
Hoi An reopens pedestrian streets and craft villages Hoi An, home to one of the nation’s most famous UNESCO world heritage sites, has reopened its pedestrian streets, night streets, and craft villages following several months of closure due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and flooding. … [Read more...] about The once-famous village in Hanoi where people got rich with embroidery products
New national football team jerseys for 2021 unveiled
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) held a ceremony on January 18 to unveil new jerseys of national football teams for 2021, produced by Grand Sport. According to the Thailand-based Grand Sport, the new uniforms feature a large red star in an echo effect design at the centre, which represents the resilience and unity of the Vietnamese people, the players, and the millions of football fans around the country. The jerseys are made from high-quality, light, and moisture-absorbing fabric using advanced technology, the company said. Speaking at the unveiling, VFF Secretary General Le Hoai Anh said the partnership between the VFF and Grand Sport will open the best conditions possible for Vietnamese national players during both training and competition, particularly at a time they are preparing for major matches this year and beyond. He expects that all national football teams will play better and post the best results. This is the sixth year Grand Sport has cooperated … [Read more...] about New national football team jerseys for 2021 unveiled