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The week-long festival showcases the talents of more than 100 local and international artists. The festival is organized by the Vietnam Youth Music Institute and Vietfest, an international company founded in Vietnam that specializes in large-scale entertainment and cultural projects. The festival kicked off with a live concert and a painting exhibition at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa. On the same day, renowned local opera singers performed at Pho Ben Doi Creative Studio. An opera singer performs at Pho Ben Doi Creative Studio in Da Lat City, as part of the Vietnam Classical Music Festival, which kicked off on March 10, 2024. Photo: Mai Vinh / Tuoi Tre The festival will take place at four different locations and will feature some paid events. The majority of the festival’s programs, however, are free and will be held in public spaces to cater to both locals and tourists. Highlights of the festival include the performance of a trio called Song Hong Trio in...

The youngest contestant in this year’s pageant, the 26-year-old Vietnamese beauty, was awarded two sub-prizes, including the titles of Most Beautiful Posture and Most Exotic Costume. Hailing from the central province of Quang Ngai, she stands at 1.74 meters tall with body measurements of 88-63-94 cm. Currently, she holds the position of a General Director in a marketing company. The Mrs International Global 2024 pageant, which is aimed at promoting friendship and international understanding among contestants from around the world, has been held annually since 1997. It has gained recognition as one of the largest pageants for married women. This year’s edition of the beauty contest took place in Malaysia from March 9 to March 17 and attracted numerous contestants from different countries. The final night featured segments dedicated to the national costume, evening gown, and Q&A sessions. The post Vietnamese woman crowned Mrs International Global Ambassador 2024 with stunning...

The ban was imposed as a result of a positive test sample taken on September 16, 2023 during the 2023 FIG Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where Vi won a gold medal in the women’s singles event for the Vietnam team. The FIG notice revealed that Vi’s sample contained four banned substances: hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, amiloride, and sibutramine. Vi’s ban will be lifted on November 15, 2025. As a result, all of her performances from September 16, 2023 onward were nullified, including her 2023 FIG Asian Championship gold medal. A representative from the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation attributed Vi’s positive test to her unauthorized use of medication without reporting it. “The federation has required Vi to provide a report on the incident,” the official said. “We heard that she had allegedly taken medicine for a urinary tract infection before the tournament without informing the coaching staff.” Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reached out to Tran Chien Thang, presid...

The weather forecast in different regions Northwest region: The weather forecast predicts cloudy and rainy conditions in certain areas, with thunderstorms in the evening and at night. The lowest temperature is expected to be between 17-20 degrees, with some areas dropping below 18 degrees. The highest temperature will reach 24-27 degrees. Northeast region: The weather is expected to be cloudy and rainy, with fog in the early morning. In mountainous regions, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas. The wind will range from southeast to south, with a level of 2-3. The lowest temperature will be around 16-19 degrees, and the highest temperature will reach 24-27 degrees. Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: The weather will be cloudy and rainy, with fog in the early morning. It will be sunny in the afternoon. The lowest temperature will range from 18-21 degrees. The highest temperature will reach 26-29 degrees, with some areas exceeding 29 degrees. Da Nang – Binh Thu...

As part of cultural activities on the occasion of International Francophone Day, the festival will present seven films from nine countries including Vietnam, Switzerland, France, Canada, Tunisia and Belgium-Wallonie-Bruxelles. The films are “Dieu mua cuoi cung” (The last dance), “Duoi tan nhung cay sung ngot” (Under the canopy of sweet figs), “Bao lang” (Silent storm), “Thach Thao” (Bell heather), “Khoi nghiep kieu Phap” (French Entrepreneurship), “14 ngay 12 dem” (14 days 12 nights), “Co trong tre” (Babysitter). The films give the audience a chance to discover fascinating stories in the countries of the Francophonie and experience the Francophone community’s cultural diversity. In Hanoi, the festival will take place at the Vietnam Film Institute, 523 Kim Ma, from March 18-24, while film lovers in Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy the films at DCine Ben Thanh, No. 6 Mac Dinh Chi, District 1, from March 18-21. The event is co-organised by the Wallonie-Bruxelles delegation in ...

Drawing on stones is nothing unusual for artists, but there are only a few people who can earn a living by doing it and make their artworks known to a wide audience. However, a young man who lives in A Luoi is able to do both: drawing on stones and earning a living from the artworks. Drawing on stones, why not? After graduating from the Hue University School of Arts, Nguyen Viet Cong Thanh earned money by drawing murals to decorate restaurants and cafés. In order to ‘survive first,’ as Thanh said, he put aside his passion for art to make ends meet.  The idea of painting on stones came to Thanh unexpectedly during a picnic with his friends three years ago. Walking along the spring and looking at stones in different shapes, Thanh wondered why he should not use the stones, of which there are so many in his hometown, as a material for drawing. He immediately began to try his hand at the idea. He carefully searched for and collected stones, washed them before drying...

In order to take beautiful photos in the area, tourists should choose sunny days in which to visit the incense village. As a traditional craft village, Quang Phu Cau village is busy almost all year round. On sunny days, drying incense is one of the main tasks done in the production of incense sticks, with the bouquets of incense being similar to giant flowers under the bright sunlight. Visitors are able to pay VND50,000 each to snap photos at the village. The village is definitely a beautiful check-in spot for foreign tourists to enjoy. Hitomi Fujiyama from Japan shares that she learnt about the place through social network and is excited by the wonderful scenery on offer. Elíse Huet of France is fond of exploring the scenery and is fascinated by the process of making incense in the village. Each stage of making incense sticks is a combination of both machines and manual methods. As a means of serving ...

The gathering gives them the chance to explore the traditional craft of silk weaving as well as authentic products in Vietnam. Photo: TG&VN More than 100 female diplomats, representatives of international organizations in Hanoi, and spouses of foreign ambassadors in Vietnam gathered at an event in Hanoi to honour the role of women in development, VNA reported. The event, entitled Following the Traces of Silk, has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in collaboration with the Vietnam Sericulture Research Centre (VIETSERI) and the Vietnamese silk brand De Silk to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8). The event also aims to introduce to special guests the process of making Vietnamese silk. UN Women Country Representative, Elisa Fernandez Saenz. Photo: TG&VN Adorned in a Vietnamese ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), UN Women Country Representative, Elisa Fernandez Saenz emphasised the importance of culture in every society....

Hanoi plans to allocate VND14 trillion ($593.6 million) to renovate about 580 relics in the city, especially those that have suffered severe deterioration and have been on the verge of collapse, Hanoi Party chief Dinh Tien Dung said on March 21. The ancient Temple of Phu Nhieu Village in Phu Xuyen District’s Quang Trung Commune. Photo: The Hanoi Times Hanoi plans to allocate VND14 trillion ($593.6 million) to renovate about 580 relics in the city, especially those that have suffered severe deterioration and have been on the verge of collapse, Hanoi Party chief Dinh Tien Dung said on March 21. The plan aims to restore the relics and their ancient structures, thus strengthening the tourism sector and enhancing Hanoi’s cultural values, as well as increasing revenue for the state coffers from tourism, said the secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee. According to the Hanoi Party Committee secretary, Hanoi plans to allocate VND49.2 trillion (about US$2.1 billion) for develo...