At the event (Source: nhandan.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2019 (HOZO 2019) kicked off at the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1, HCM City on December 13. According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, its organiser, the three-day festival is part of HCM City’s strategic investment plan to develop the city’s cultural industry until 2020. HOZO 2019 offers a precious opportunity for traditional music to merge with modern music, spreading the value of national music and culture to the world. A variety of performances are offered during the festival, from jazz and pop to traditional music. The event sees the presence of artists from France, Belgium, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Greece, Spain, India and Mongolia. Locals will have a chance to enjoy music activities as well as exhibitions and food fare at the festival. Two seminars on world music trends and the … [Read more...] about HCM City International Music Festival opens
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Air pollution worsens in Hanoi
Nation Air pollution worsens in Hanoi The Saigon Times Daily Saturday, Dec 14, 2019,14:58 (GMT+7) Air pollution worsens in HanoiThe Saigon Times Daily Many buildings in Hanoi are covered by smog. Air pollution in the city has been worsening – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Air pollution in Hanoi has been worsening, with the air quality index recorded on some days reaching the brown level, which means the air quality is hazardous and poses a serious health risk. On December 13, the monitoring system of the municipal Environmental Protection Agency recorded that 10 of 11 sites were encountering serious air pollution. It later reached the purple level, with the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 200. The level triggers a health alert, indicating that the air quality is very unhealthy and residents may experience serious health effects, reported Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper. As of 8 a.m. on the same day, the AQI taken at Minh Khai … [Read more...] about Air pollution worsens in Hanoi