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Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Council Pham Qui Tien received a delegation of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Association of Osaka prefecture led by its Chairman Wada Kenji. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Association emphasized the objective of enhancing collaboration between Osaka prefecture and Vietnamese regions. He affirmed that this visit to the three major cities in Vietnam, conducted on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral relations, will be a valuable opportunity to strengthen the ties between Vietnam and Japan. The Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Association of Osaka prefecture expressed his hope that Osaka could build stronger relationships with universities in Hanoi to promote people-to-people exchanges. He also wished to receive support from the Hanoi People’s Council for future coordinated activities. Vice Chairman Pham Qui Tien of the Hanoi People’s Council stated that 2023 marks an import...

Delegates take a group photo. On November 6, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung received a delegation of the Vietnam Education Trade Union led by its President Nguyen Ngoc An to visit and work in Egypt. Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung informed about the situation in Egypt and countries with concurrent embassies, he also expressed his desire to coordinate with the Vietnam Education Trade Union to continue promoting bilateral relations with the Egyptian Trade Union of Education and Scientific Research in the coming time. President of the Vietnam Education Trade Union Nguyen Ngoc An appreciated the Embassy for enthusiastically supporting the delegation and agreed to accompany the Embassy to strengthen relations between the two countries. This business trip aims to exchange information about the educational situation, and experiences in organizing trade unions of the two countries and visiting several educational institutions in Egypt. Hai Dang ...

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) welcomed two new members on World Cities Day (October 31). Da Lat has become a member of UCCN for music, according to an announcement from UNESCO. Hoi An, on the other hand, has been recognized as a global creative city for crafts and folk art. This designation acknowledges the strong commitment of Da Lat and Hoi An to utilizing culture and creativity as part of their development strategies, as well as their innovative practices in human-centered urban planning. These two cities were among the 55 new cities added to UNESCO’s network by director-general Audrey Azoulay. Hanoi became a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019 as a creative city of design. The Hoi An People’s Committee is currently awaiting an official letter from UNESCO. The city is honored to join the UCCN, according to a representative. UNESCO officially announced the new UCCN members, including Da Lat and Hoi An, on its website at 4:00 pm on Tuesday. Hoi An Ci...

The event was organized as part of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. Mariana Flores Mayen, representative of the Government of Mexico City, highlighted that the exhibition with 30 captivating and vibrant photos allows Mexican people and international friends to gain deeper insights into Vietnam, its land, people, and its various achievements in socio-economic development. She also mentioned that the event is expected to attract approximately 500,000 visitors from November 9 to December 5. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jose Manuel Gonzales, director of the Mexican Capital Historical Center, expressed his admiration for the exhibited artworks, emphasizing that the exhibition has provided visitors with an opportunity to explore the inner beauty and character of the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico, Nguyen Hoanh Nam, expressed his hope that the exhibition will not only enhance the image of Vietnam a...

In a space opened for guests to experience Hang Trong folk paintings, participants will have the chance to create folk paintings by themselves, while also holding exchanges with artisans about the history of this kind of art. Along with this, visitors will have the chance to make musical instruments from recycle materials in a space of music, whilst amateur musicians can play pieces of work by their own way. In the space for street art, locals will have the chance to experience portrait drawing by both professional and amateur painters. According to the organisers, the innovative spaces will be open for all people, including children and handicapped people. The event is one of 40 activities being held across the capital of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022. The festival is jointly organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, the Vietnam Architect Association, the UNESCO Office in Hanoi, the Hanoi Promotion Agency, and the Hoan Kiem district Peo...

The Vietnamese have some very elaborate and whimsical stories about the origins of their mountains, almost always involving dragons and emeralds. If you find yourself gazing up at any of the limestone behemoths that crown this naturally blessed country, it’s hard not to indulge in the fairy tale. Vietnam’s mountains are unique in their tree-covered splendor and are legendary amongst the ranges of Southeast Asia, creating the chance to discover the karsts in the center and north of the country. The beautiful weather, not being too crowded with guests and affordable cost are the advantages of mountainous tourist destinations. Here are 3 destinations visitors can consider for their year-end trip. Sapa (Lao Cai) Photo: Siro Pham Sa Pa has a very cool and fresh atmosphere all year round, and you can visit here at any season to enjoy the alluring scenery. During the last months of winter, this town is vibrant with golden ripe rice fields and colorful buckwheat flower gardens....

On the morning of November 15, at a press conference to introduce the concert, Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer said the concert was a cultural highlight in a series of events organized by the Austrian Embassy to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Austria (December 1, 1972 – December 1, 2022). Thus, it is a remarkable event to conclude a year of celebration. The Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rainer Honeck from the Vienna Philharmonic, and singers Marta Poliszot and Adrian Erod from the Vienna Operahouse, will cooperate to perform works in the Second Viennese school, which marks an important milestone in twentieth-century symphonic music. (From left to right) Chu Anh Hung, Deputy Director of Hanoi Opera House, Hans-Peter Glanzer, Austrian Ambassador, Honna Tetsuji, Music Director and Principal Conductor of VNSO, Trinh Tung Linh, Director of VNSO. Also within the framework of the 50th anniversary, the Vietnam Symphon...

In the late autumn and early winter, if visitors pass through the terraced fields in Hong Thai commune (Na Hang, Tuyen Quang), they will have the opportunity to admire the rice fields gradually turning from fresh green to bright yellow. The rice paddies bend gracefully, intertwining with white clouds, and blending with nature. All of these elements create a peaceful natural picture of mother nature. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn Located next to the mountains and forests, these terraced fields create a beautiful natural setting for Hong Thai. That highland painting seems to attract visitors, and seductively invites and welcomes all souls who love the beauty of nature. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn This field is located in the middle of the mountain, some parts connect the top of the mountain down to the stream with a height of 100m. The terraced fields here are considered a “great creative work” of the Dao Tien people. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn The terraced fiel...

The final rounds of Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022 and Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 were organized in northern Quang Ninh Province and Ho Chi Minh City, respectively, on Saturday evening. Pham Kim Ngan is crowned Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 22, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022 saw the participation of 36 finalists while the final round of Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 had 30 contestants. Both contests had four main sections, namely ao dai , swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A. In Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022’s Q&A section, contestants were required to answer, in both Vietnamese and English, questions related to the love for seas and islands, maritime economic development, as well as how to protect and raise awareness of the seas and islands. Pham Kim Ngan is crowned Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 22, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Meanwhile, many viewers thought that the que...