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According to Truong Minh Tien, Chairman of the Hanoi UNESCO Club Association, expanding the lotus cultivation area and fostering better collaboration between Tay Ho District authorities, local communities, and tour operators are crucial steps in developing and enhancing local tourism offerings. A local lotus tea artisan demonstrates their craft at the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2024. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times Speaking at a conference held as part of the ongoing lotus festival, Tien highlighted the unique characteristics of Tay Ho District, noting that it is the only metropolitan district in Hanoi boasting large lotus ponds. “Tay Ho has a wealth of popular relics and attractions, and by combining these with tours of the lotus ponds, the district can offer a truly distinctive and memorable experience for visitors,” he added. Pham Duy Nghia, Director of VietFoot Travel, emphasized the importance of closer collaboration between local authorities, communities, and travel ag...

Dang Quang Tu, Chairman of the Da Lat City People’s Committee, pledged to host a series of international music events over the next three years. This commitment was made at the 2024 Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, held in Braga, Portugal, from July 1 to 3. According to Tu, the city, in collaboration with Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, has outlined a number of international initiatives centered around music. These include a Southeast Asia gong festival, aimed at preserving and celebrating the gong culture, as well as showcasing the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. Dang Quang Tu, (in white shirt), Chairman of the Da Lat City People’s Committee, addresses the audience at the 2024 Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Portugal, July 1-3, 2024. Photo: Vu Loan The gong festival will be an annual event, featuring gong artists from various cities across Southeast Asia. ...

At 11:00 pm each night, Phan Thi Ngoc Giau dims the lights in her Hanoi room, sits down, and powers up her camera. Arranged on the desk before her and a nearby shelf is an assortment of items: pens, books, paintbrushes, plush toys, snacks, and of course, her microphone. For the next two hours or so, the 27-year-old will live-stream herself engaging in a range of activities, from the ordinary to the unusual. She may squeeze slime, apply makeup, put in eye drops, or even spray water into a plastic bag to mimic the patter of rain. Every action is carefully designed to create sounds that evoke the ‘tingles’ associated with autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). In these ASMR live streams, loud noises and boisterous conversation are avoided to ensure a tranquil experience for viewers on the cusp of sleep. During these peaceful hours, Giau occasionally whispers softly to interact with her audience. When viewers send digital gifts, she expresses her gratitude with a heartfelt, he...

The competition attracted more than 80 participants from Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, and nearby areas. It showcased a wide range of categories including Underbone 150cc motorcycles (UB150), sport motorcycles below 155cc (SP155), sport motorcycles between 250cc and 390cc (SP250-399), and motorcycles with a capacity of 400cc (SP400). Safety is a top priority at the Dai Nam racecourse, with organizers taking extensive measures to protect racers. Stringent regulations are in place regarding both vehicles and competition attire, ensuring the utmost safety for all participants. As Vietnam’s largest and most well-regulated racing complex, the Dai Nam racecourse provides an exhilarating experience for both racers and the audience, with each twist and turn captivating spectators. Racers take a turn at the ‘Awakening Road 2023’ experimental motorcycle race held at the Dai Nam racecourse in Binh Duong Province, southern Vietnam, July 2, 2023. Photo: T.P. / Tuoi Tre Following the ex...

The concept of audio exhibit spaces, also known as “story cabins,” was first introduced by the Confluences Museum in Lyon, France. Vietnam is the pioneer country where France has implemented this innovative model. Story cabins are sound devices that are accessible to all visitors. Each cabin is equipped with a control screen, allowing users to choose presentations for four remarkable artifacts displayed at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, the Southern Women’s Museum, the History Museum of HCM City, and the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts. According to Doan Thi Trang, Deputy Director of the Museum of HCM City, they have plans to add more artifact presentations to these cabins in the near future in order to attract a wider range of visitors. This initiative is part of the Solidarity Fund for Innovative Projects (FSPI), which is supported by the French Embassy in Vietnam and the Consulate General of France in HCM City. Hélène Lafont-Couturier, Director of the Confluences Museum, expresse...

Delegates at the event in a group photo. Photo: VNA Council member Alexander Oberfeld, who proposed the concept, emphasized that fostering exchanges between Israel and Vietnam’s localities is vital for turning the bilateral relationship into a tangible reality. By leveraging the strengths of each side, businesses from both the city and Vietnam can collaborate to boost bilateral trade in the foreseeable future. According to a report from VietnamPlus, he expressed his belief that Ashdod, being one of Israel’s largest seaports, will establish friendly relations with localities in Vietnam. According to Ambassador Ly Duc Trung, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel, Vietnam and Israel have achieved impressive cooperation in politics, economy, trade, and investment over the past 30 years. The two nations have become key partners for each other in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, thanks to their mutual respect and trust. The plate marks the 30th anniversary of the estab...

The sailors visit the children’s play and learning areas in the Da Nang Village of Hope. Students and teachers of the Center for Raising Disadvantaged Children in the central city deliver a musical performance as a means of welcoming the sailors of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. The band from the US Navy ship perform numerous songs especially for the children of Hope Village The band’s lead vocalist is Ashley Jakayla Pollock. She is delighted at having the chance to sing for the children at Hope Village The sailors are interested in the music exchange programme and taking part in folk games with children The sailors join with the representative of the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to take part in a range of interesting activities alongside the children of the Da Nang Village of Hope The children play music and sang with the band of the US navy ship during the exchange. Children of the Da Nang Hope Village hold sport exchange with the ...