Vietexplorer2024

The Miss Tourism Vietnam pageant is back, and this year, it’s bigger than ever! We’re thrilled to announce that the competition is open to all women of Vietnamese nationality, aged 18 to 28, who embody the beauty and spirit of our nation. During a press conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 9, it was announced that contestants must be single, without children, and at least 1.62m tall, with no history of cosmetic surgery. The semi-finals, set for July 6 in the breathtaking town of Sa Pa, will see the top 60 contestants compete for a spot in the final round. The beautiful town of Sa Pa, located in Lao Cai province, is renowned for its stunning scenery and cultural heritage. The competition intensifies as we narrow it down to the top 40 finalists for the grand finale on July 20 in Cam Pha City, Quang Ninh province. The winners will be crowned with prestigious titles and awarded lucrative prizes. The Miss Tourism Vietnam 2024 winner will take home a cash prize of VND300 million, wh...

There are 38 artworks created by young Vietnamese artists currently on display at the Temple of Literature. These unique pieces are inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The exhibition, titled “Dialogue with Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints,” opened on January 23. Originating from the Edo period (1615-1868), these vibrant woodblock prints depict various scenes from everyday life in Japan. Ukiyo-e, which translates to “pictures of the floating world,” refers to the licensed brothel and theater districts in Japan’s major cities during the Edo period. The exhibition showcases 38 artworks by Vietnamese artists. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times The ukiyo-e style emerged in 1765 and remained popular until the final decades of the Meiji period (1868-1912). While paintings by contemporary artists were only affordable for the wealthy, ukiyo-e prints were accessible to a wide audience, including commoners, as they could be produced relatively cheaply and in large quanti...