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June is approaching with a wide cultural offer for children throughout Hanoi on International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1, and the Summer vacations. The musical The Old Fisherman And the Shark will start this Summer with a series of performances for children. Inspired by the classic tale of the old fisherman and the goldfish, the musical promises to amuse child audiences. Scriptwriter Dinh Tien Dung said audiences would recognize familiar characters from the classic tale and be surprised by many new factors.  A scene in the musical  The old fisherman and the shark. Photo courtesy of Rose Media During the 70-minute performance at the Friendship Cultural Labor Palace on May 30 and 31, the musical used modern music and lighting technology to recreate the world of aquarium fish, which is both vivid and enchanting. It conveys to all audiences the human message that a dream can come true with hard work and positive living. The harmony between emotiona...

An exhibition titled “100 Traditional Brand Identity Proposals for Hanoi” is underway at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, and will run until June 4. Organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, the exhibition is expected to be a platform for students to showcase their creativity and ideas and a celebration of Hanoi’s traditional and cultural heritage.  Branding proposals are on display at the event. Photos: The Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts   The 100 branding proposals were created by students at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts after conducting thorough research on traditional handicraft villages and products.   The proposals mainly focus on Hanoi’s traditional handicrafts and products, such as Dao Thuc Village’s water puppet, Bat Tran g  Village’s pottery, C...

According to Tripadvisor, Sun Group’s stunning resort in the seaside city of Danang is Vietnam’s only top 10 family-friendly hotel in Asia.  The lush green spaces of Premier Village Danang Resort, Danang City, Quang Nam Province. Photo courtesy of the resort   Statistics from the hotel booking platform show that less than 1% of the 8 million listings on Tripadvisor receive the Best of the Best award. This demonstrates the high level of excellence that comes with this recognition. Premier Village Danang Resort outperformed numerous other luxury resorts in famous tourist destinations worldwide, including Italy, the United States, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and more, to secure the 7th spot on the list. “Simply put, there is no better place to stay in Danang,” – Tripadvisor describes the resort, adding: “If you want a taste of the good life at an affordable price, look no further than Premier Village Danang Resort. Known as the “Gateway to Leisu...

The provincial People’s Committee on Thursday asked the Department of Culture and Sports to study the proposal by Heng Heng Company, the organizer of IPBU, and report the results to the provincial administration before Saturday. Heng Heng said it was authorized by New Long San Group and Crazy Sports Group Limited to hold the tournament with some 500 bouts per year in Macau and Hainan Province, China. The international tournament attracts boxers from countries around the world. Heng Heng will organize its first bout since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 31 in Macau. A company representative said it chose Nha Trang because the city has lodging facilities, tourist sites, favorable weather conditions, international air routes, and infrastructure which meets requirements for the tournament and can enable a large number of guests to attend and watch the bouts. In the long term, the company has proposed that Khanh Hoa authorities instruct it to set up a sportin...

The Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City recently hosted an event to showcase Australia’s culinary excellence. Attendees were treated to an array of premium Australian food and beverages, giving them a taste of the country’s best cuisine. Guests enjoyed a range of dishes that showcased the best of Australia’s culinary heritage, as well as the unique flavors of the nation’s finest beverages. The event was a great success, and guests went home with a newfound appreciation for Australian cuisine. The prestigious gala was attended by the Vice-Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Vo Van Hoan, along with the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Andrew Goledzinowski, the Consul General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City, Sarah Hooper, and the renowned Vietnamese-Australian chef, Luke Nguyen. The event was a resounding success, with the attendees being highly impressed by the occasion. At the gala, over 500 guests were treated to a unique culinary experience, gaining i...

Vietnam News Today (May 28) notable headlines Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy New Zealand highly values potential for cooperation with Vietnam Vietnam likely to extend e-visa validity to three months Most localities record very high-risk UV levels Vietnam ready for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup’s second qualifying round Air, rail transport to be prioritised in Central Highlands HCM City int’l food expo slated for late June Tourism week “The Golden Colour of Tam Coc – Trang An” opens in Ninh Binh Cooking, dance classes help popularise Vietnamese culture in Venezuela Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives US Senator Mike Crapo in Hanoi on May 26. Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has highly valued the positive development of the Vietnam – US partnership in recent times and affirmed Vietnam in its foreign policy considers the US one of the leadin...

Rose Cao, 37, a Vietnamese citizen living in Serbia, has won the Silver Award at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023. The floral work titled “Dance of Light” by Rose Cao. Photo:  Rose Cao’s Instagram  Rose Cao, or Cao Thi Huyen, is the first Vietnamese winning at the world’s most prestigious annual flower show organized by Britain’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in London from May 23 to 27. Rose said that her design depicts the image of a flame and uses a variety of flowers in shades of purple and yellow to create a natural light that shines down on the flower lamp post. According to the florist, in line with the Chelsea Flower Show’s criteria for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture, her design does not use plastic. Rose had six months to prepare her design for submission to the 50-judge exhibition jury. Rose says that this is rewarding for all the hard work she puts in. She is also very proud to be a winner and to hav...