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Numerous cultural topics were discussed by experts at the scientific conference, “50 Years of Building an Advanced Culture: A National Identity-Infused Endeavor,” recently held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. A captivating Tuong performance at the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. Photo: Le hoi Thiet ke Sang tao Transforming Mindsets and Methods The conference witnessed delegates delve into discussions on achievements, challenges, and underlying reasons in the journey of creating a progressive culture infused with national identity. They also reflected on the current progress, existing issues, and potential solutions for further advancing this cultural endeavor in the upcoming period. The scientific conference was presided over by leaders of the Central Theoretical Council and the Hanoi Party Committee. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times Notable presentations included “The Party’s Perspective on Building an Advanced Culture Infused with National Iden...

Dear Readers of The Hanoi Times , This week, we take a deeper look at Vietnam’s ongoing journey to restore and preserve its rich cultural heritage. With a diverse and ancient culture, Vietnam is home to numerous heritage sites that have stood strong through the ages. However, time and nature have taken their toll, and now these precious legacies are in a fragile state, requiring urgent attention. Hoi An’s Chua Cau Restoration: A Controversial Endeavor Recent headlines have celebrated the completion of the Chua Cau (Japanese Bridge) restoration project in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province. With headlines like “Hoi An’s Chua Cau Attracts Tourists Post-Renovation” and “Visitors to Hoi An: Chua Cau Looks Better in Reality Than in Photos,” it seems the restoration has been a success. The authorities and people of Hoi An are proud to see the throngs of tourists flocking to Chua Cau, as this heritage site has retained its charm, even with its new appearance. The project, costing over VND20 bill...

The annual four-day summer festival, which kicked off on July 25, was a celebration of Vietnamese culture and community in Berlin. The event featured a diverse range of live performances, including music, art, comedy, dance, and culinary delights, showcasing the vibrant fusion of Vietnamese and German cultures. One of the highlights was a special film program presenting award-winning short films and exclusive pre-screenings of the new series, “Made in Germany,” directed by the talented Vietnamese-German director, Ngo Ngoc Duc. The festival also marked a significant milestone—the 20th anniversary of the shopping center’s founding. Nguyen Van Hien, the general director, reminisced about the challenges and triumphs of the center’s journey, now a thriving and unique presence in the multicultural landscape of Berlin. The Mayor of Lichtenberg, Martin Schaefer, acknowledged the district’s evolution, home to Dong Xuan and the largest Vietnamese community in Berlin, shaped by the immigrants ...

Vietnamese Students Win Medals at International Technology Competitions Three Vietnamese students have been recognized for their outstanding performance in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC 2023) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship 2023 (ACPWC 2023) held in Florida, USA. Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc won a silver medal while Dang Thi Minh Anh and Hoang Thuy Linh received bronze medals. The competition, in its 21st year, drew over 1.3 million entries from around the world. Students qualifying for the competition had to pass a Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Regional competitions were also held, with 133 finalists making it to the final round in Orlando, Florida. The silver medalist, Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, is from Vietnam Maritime University. Dang Thi Minh Anh represents Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Nam Dinh province, and Hoang Thuy Linh is from the Foreign Trade University. Other Vietnamese students also excelled ...

Musician Duc Tri will be organizing a live concert titled “Like the Wind to Travel” in Hanoi on October 1st. This concert is expected to be the biggest program of his career. Duc Tri shared his reason for choosing Hanoi, stating that his audience is mostly from Hanoi. Last year, when he had music shows in Da Lat, 70% of the audience came from Hanoi. Therefore, it makes sense to organize his biggest music night here. From a producer’s perspective, Duc Tri also emphasized that Hanoi has a great potential as a music market. The picture shows (from left to right) singer Pham Anh Khoa, singer Phuong Thanh, and musician Duc Tri. (Photo: The Hanoi Times) Based on his experience producing shows for many singers, Duc Tri realized that Hanoians enjoy music in different ways, not just for entertainment. His live concert, “Like the Wind to Travel,” focuses on the music rather than the performance of singers or dancers. Duc Tri mentioned that singers looking to develop their careers often cho...

The book “French-Indochinese Architecture, Pearls of Hanoi” was co-published by Omega Book JSC and the National Archives Center I to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France. The cover of the trilingual Vietnamese-French-English book “French-Indochinese Architecture, Pearls of Hanoi” by Tran Huu Phuc Tien. Photo: Omega Plus   The author of the book extends a warm invitation to readers to embark on a captivating journey through the pages, allowing them to explore 37 exquisite examples of French-Indochinese architectural marvels, exquisitely arrayed throughout the charming city of Hanoi. Commencing from the iconic Ba Dinh Square, the political nucleus of the city, this literary odyssey takes readers on an enchanting voyage, culminating at the remarkable Long Bien Bridge. The premium “photo book” is a hardcover edition with 300 pages. Made with high-quality materials, it features a large paper size and comes wit...

Situated in the charming De Ar Commune, within the beautiful Mang Yang District and only 50 kilometers away from Pleiku City, this site is highly regarded as a top-notch tourist destination in Gia Lai. The local community refers to this remarkable geological site as an ancient rock field, attributing its formation to millions of years in the past. The rock field remained concealed until the construction of a hydroelectric dam obstructed the flow of the H’Chan River. Many tourists expressed their excitement upon witnessing the magnificent large hexagon rocks, stunning small rock pools, refreshing water flow, and breathtaking natural landscapes. The Don Hyang ancient rock field is around 50 kilometers from Pleiku City, the capital of Gia Lai Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. The expansive landscape spans several hectares and showcases a captivating array of unique rock formations. Among these natural wonders are hexagonal stone columns that stand in close pr...

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the Vietnam – Iran Friendship Association and the Embassy of Iran in Vietnam, organized the aforementioned event. The ceremony was attended by esteemed individuals such as Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Anh Tuan – Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga – President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, Nguyen Van Pha – former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Judicial Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam – Iran Friendship Association, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Vietnam Ali Akbar Nazari and his spouse. Also present were the dedicated staff of the Iranian Embassy in Vietnam, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and Iranian and Vietnamese friends. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc delivered a congratulatory spe...