Culture

Pham Lan Anh has been selected to represent Vietnam at Miss Tourism Worldwide 2019. She stands at 1.72 metres tall, weighs 52kg, and measures 85-58-90. The 28-year-old girl had previously graduated with an MA degree in economics from Meikai Tokyo university in Japan. In addition to this, she is a talented linguist and can speak fluently in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian. She is also well experienced in prestigious beauty pageants having finished in the Top 10 of Miss Trang An 2017, being among the finalists of Miss World Vietnam 2014 in Japan, and being a Top 20 finisher at Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2014. The Vietnamese entrant shines whilst in an outfit by designer Vy Ha at Noi Bai International Airport as she departs to Croatia. In preparation for the pageant, she has spent time exercising and sharpening her skills ahead of the world pageant. Lan Anh also unveils the Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) that she will wear to compete in the national costume segment. Lan … [Read more...] about Lan Anh to compete for Miss Tourism Worldwide title

May was invited to the event by the film producer of “Oh Mercy!”’. She chose to wear a black Ao Dai and coupled her dress with an extravagant cape. The eye-catching cape featured the image of a golden dragon. She accessorised her outfit with a dragon-shaped hairpin. May was joined on the red carpet by Indian film producer Raja Ramani, who had extended an invitation to the beauty to attend the festival. May says that she has come to the Cannes Film Festival with the aim of seeking co-operation opportunities with international film producers. A number of other Asian artists were also attending the event including Korean actress Park So-dam. The film producer and main cast of the Korean film titled “The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil” were also present. May was invited to the event by the film producer of “Oh Mercy!”’. She chose to wear a black Ao Dai and coupled her dress with an extravagant cape. The eye-catching cape … [Read more...] about Truong Thi May turns heads on Cannes red carpet

Although H’Hen Nie made the Top 8 of Miss Grand Slam 2018, she failed to progress to the Top 5 of the contest. She had previously achieved a great landmark for Vietnamese beauty by winning Missosology’s Timeless Beauty award, a historic moment for the nation in global pageants. Her success has proved to be an inspiration for many young people throughout the country. The beauty takes a photo alongside Vietnamese- New Zealand girl Alexandra Toni Matheson, the winner of three prizes at the Little Miss & Little Mister United World 2018. Phuong Khanh was awarded the crown of Miss Earth 2018 during the finale in the Philippines on November 3. She became the first Vietnamese national to win the title. Khanh poses for a photo alongside talented-child model Nguyen Le Bao Uyen. Huong Giang, was the Vietnamese representative at Miss International Queen 2018 and went onto win the pageant during the grand finale of the transgender pageant in Pattaya, Thailand, on March 9. She has … [Read more...] about Beauty queens charm in ‘Proud of Vietnam” photo project

The honouring artisans are working in the fields of folklore performing arts, including ‘ca tru’ (ceremonial singing), puppetry, Ai Lao folk dance and religious practice. Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of Hanoi city People’s Committee, Ngo Van Quy, said that the recognition for the artisans aims to honour their significant contributions to the protection and promotion of Hanoi’s intangible cultural heritages. He noted that folklore artisans are working as living national treasures who play a crucial role in possessing, preserving and handing down traditional cultural values to younger generations. He also stressed that the city’s authorities always attach special attention to safeguarding and promoting the value of intangible cultural heritages. Sharing his feelings on being awarded the Meritorious Artisan title, Trieu Dinh Hong said that it was a great honour for him to receive the accolade. He pledged to raise a higher sense of responsibility in … [Read more...] about Hanoi honours prominent folklore artisans

The exhibition introduces the results of archaeological research, exploration and excavation in a range of local caves. it is also a part of the celebrations for International Museum Day, which falls on May 18 each year. Thai Nguyen is home to rocky terrain, caves, rivers and streams, and abundant vegetation, which provided favourable residence for the primitive tribes. At present, there are still multiple archaeological vestiges with historical value, proving that prehistoric people once lived in the province. There are 24 archaeological sites in Thai Nguyen. The province’s museum has collaborated with the concerned authorities, research institutes and universities to conduct research, exploration and excavation of a number of relics and caves, which have resulted in discoveries on the lives of prehistoric people in Thai Nguyen, attracting the attention of researchers from both at home and abroad. The new archaeological results introduced at the exhibition provide the public … [Read more...] about Prehistoric archaeological discoveries exhibited in Thai Nguyen