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A fashion store is offering discounts of up to 50%. Promotion campaigns for the Black Friday sales run from one to two weeks. On the streets around Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Cau Giay districts, a lot of shops remain mostly empty, despite running 50% to 70% discount programmes since early last week. The most popular items on sale include clothes, cosmetics, gadgets, and home appliances with discounts of up to 80%. However, no large crowds gather or long lines form as seen in previous years. A shopkeeper in Cau Giay district shares that customers this year are very cautious, with many being more interested in the quality of goods instead of their prices. Even after the shop offers cuts of 70% on goods, customers are still not tempted. A shop in a shopping centre discounts up to 80% on all items and 20% to 30% on the latest ones to lure consumers. A banner in a shopping centre shows discounts of 80% on all items up to Nov...

In Vietnam, Tia-Thuy Nguyen is not only recognized as a fashion designer with her brand Thuy Design House but also as an artist. The exhibition titled ‘Flower of Life’ was inspired by her life and the loss she experienced after the passing of her beloved father in 2022. ‘Flower of Life’ is inspired by Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s life and the passing of her beloved father. Photo: Supplied Tia-Thuy Nguyen mentioned that her father’s death compelled her to revisit the memories they shared, and she learned to cherish every moment in life. “The loss led me to reflect more deeply on pain, the significance of death, and the process of rebirth. This also became the inspiration for me to create the artwork ‘Flower of Life’ and explore the possibilities of reuse and regeneration in life.” “I believe that everything in this world has the capacity to change and evolve, just like how a dead tree can transform into a beautiful piece of art.” Workers use the welding technique to cover...

This is the first time a Vietnamese film has been shared with South African audiences. Heather Dixon, a local viewer, expressed that through the film, she can experience the beauty of Vietnam. In addition to the film, the Vietnamese Embassy also brought many publications about the culture, nation, and people of Vietnam, as well as some Vietnamese products. Taking place over three days from November 17-19 in Johannesburg, the ASEAN Film Festival, an initiative of the ASEAN Committee in Pretoria, showcased renowned films from seven countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. During the opening ceremony, Myanmar’s Ambassador Myint Swe stated that the event aims to strengthen connections among ASEAN countries in South Africa and, simultaneously, enhance the comprehensive relations between the association and South Africa. It is expected to promote the image of a dynamic, united, and friendly ASEAN to international friends. Raymond Medhur...

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung shared during his meeting with French Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak in Paris on November 17 that Vietnam is an active member making significant contributions to the activities of the Francophone community. During the meeting, he praised the effective operation of two cultural centers – the French Institute in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Cultural Center in France – as they actively serve as a cultural bridge connecting the two nations through diverse activities. In response, French Minister Rima Abdul Malak stated that the relationship between France and Vietnam is traditionally rooted in history, with cultural cooperation shining as a bright spot that connects the two peoples together. She emphasized that France pays attention to and focuses on developing cultural and creative industries that bring high-quality values ​​to the younger generations. The French Minister proposed programs to translate French literary wo...

Cao Dinh Huy, chairman of the People’s Committee of Tuy Hoa City in Phu Yen, announced on Saturday that the city was awarded the 2023 Asian Townscape Award at a ceremony in Busan, South Korea on Friday. Out of the nine projects from five different countries, including Japan, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, Nghinh Phong Tower Square is the only representative from Southeast Asia to receive the award, according to the Tuy Hoa administration. The tower square is located in the heart of the coastal park in Tuy Hoa, and it was inspired by the local tourist site Ganh Da Dia, also known as the Reef of Plates, as well as the legend of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, the ancestors of the current Vietnamese people. The tower includes two columns that are 35 and 30 meters high, representing Lac Long Quan and Au Co. Below each tower, there are 50 stacked stone blocks, symbolizing the story of 50 children following their mother Au Co to the sea and 50 others following their father Lac Long...

The site offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere and fresh air, and this is the main reason that the site attracts plenty of foreign tourists every year. In the Luon cave area, foreign tourists are excited at engaging in the rowing boat service. Impressed by the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay, a group of Korean tourists sing romantic songs. According to the Ha Long Bay management board, international visitors mainly come from Europe, the Republic of Korea, and China, as well as India. Peter, an Australian tourist, says he is surprised by the scenery of Ha Long Bay as the water is clear blue. He also appreciates people picking up rubbish while rowing boats. A view of Ha Long Bay from Trong cave Ti Top Island is popular due to its breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making the beach a must-visit destination. Covering a total area of 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands making up Ha Long...

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has recently approved a decision to include 30 more practices, representations, and knowledge in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. The Black H’mong women in Sapa, Lao Cai Province are renowned for their skill in weaving cloth from hemp and dyeing it a deep indigo blue. Photo: Sapa Ecolodge This presents a great opportunity for localities to promote heritage conservation and transform them into tourist attractions that will attract more visitors. The newly recognized intangible heritage includes the craft of making Lai Vung spring rolls in Dong Thap Province, the Liem Thuan drum singing in Ha Nam Province, the Vovinam martial arts in Ho Chi Minh City, the Bong Dien Festival in Thai Binh Province, the art of making Black H’Mong ethnic group costumes in Lao Cai Province, the Co Lao ethnic group forest worship ceremony in Ha Giang Province, Kieu singing in Quang Binh Province, and many others. The tra...