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People's Artists Phan Muon and Kim Duc They have been honored for their musical talent, dedication, and contributions to bringing Vietnamese music to listeners in every corner of Vietnam.  88-year-old People’s Artist Kim Duc is well known to VOV’s listeners for her sweet voice singing the beautiful melodies of Cheo traditional theater. She is the oldest artist to receive the title this year. Having devoted 60 years to singing Cheo tunes on the Voice of Vietnam, she never thought she would receive any distinction but always did her best to spread Cheo to a wider audience. Mrs. Duc said, “I’m very happy and moved to receive the title, particularly at my age.” People’s Artist Phan Muon is known for his many inspiring songs about President Ho Chi Minh and the homeland. He has devoted the past 40 years to creating art and entertaining audiences. Muon noted, “I have performed in many parts of the country entertaining millions of people … [Read more...] about VOV artists honored with high distinction

The unique performance marked the start of the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2019. The cultural event is held annually as a way of introducing beautiful landscapes, culture, and promoting the province as a tourist destination. A host of famous singers such as Tung Duong, Thu Hang, and Duong Hoang Yen perform at the show. Undoubtedly the highlight of the festival’s opening ceremony is a mass performance of Xoe dancing. Crowds are thrilled to witness the extraordinary display, with approximately 5,000 people taking part in the dance which is a significant part of Thai culture. Hundreds of ethnic Thai girls are in attendance at the festival. This year’s festival draws thousands of local residents and tourists. The unique performance marked the start of the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2019. The cultural event is held annually as a way of introducing beautiful landscapes, culture, and promoting the province as a tourist destination. A host … [Read more...] about Mass Xoe dance opens Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2019

The site has undergone several restorations with support from domestic and international organizations and experts which has kept it largely intact to this day. Restoration of the My Son sanctuary began in the early 1980s. A Vietnam-Poland cooperative restoration  program together with the participation of the Institute for Relic Preservation contributed greatly to preserving the relic. Initial restoration efforts under the program helped the site become recognized as a World Cultural Heritage. From 1997 to 2000, Italian experts surveyed and evaluated the physical, geological, and hydrological status of the relic as well as the construction materials, glue, and techniques used to build the Cham towers. Based on these surveys, the Italian government and UNESCO provided funding and support to protect the My Son World Heritage Site. More than 3,000 artifacts and traces have been unearthed and classified on an excavation site of more than 1,800 square meters. From 2011 to 2015, the … [Read more...] about My Son sanctuary under restoration

Tuong Ngoc Minh kicked off the final round of the Man of The Year pageant by winning the Mister Media Choice award. The Vietnamese contestant also received the Popularity Award after displaying his talents in the national costume segment. Ngoc Minh was also named in the Top 3 of the Nomination Masculine, with the winner to be announced during the grand final on September 21. Ngoc Minh finished among the Top 3 of Vietnam Fitness Model 2019. Following this he went on to be selected as the Vietnamese representative in the Man of The Year 2019 pageant. The Hanoi native stands at 1.82 metres tall and measures 100-77-99. After competing in the pageant for 10 days, the grand final of Man of The Year 2019 is scheduled to take place in Myanmar on September 21. As the Vietnamese representative, Ngoc Minh is putting all his efforts into achieving the best result for the nation. In several predictions ahead of the grand final, the Vietnamese contestant is placed in the Top 5. He is expected to go … [Read more...] about Ngoc Minh wins sub-categories ahead of Man of The Year final

After taking a hiatus from the fashion world, the beauty queen makes a surprise comeback to the catwalk. She oozes beauty whilst wearing a charming Ao Dai, a Vietnamese traditional long dress. The outfit is accessorised with a pearl necklace which added to her elegant look. Designer Adrian Anh Tuan notes that the peace of the Yen Tu complex serves as an inspiration for his collection. Phuong Thuy plays the role of vedette at the show. After taking a hiatus from the fashion world, the beauty queen makes a surprise comeback to the catwalk. She oozes beauty whilst wearing a charming Ao Dai, a Vietnamese traditional long dress. The outfit is accessorised with a pearl necklace which added to her elegant look. Designer Adrian Anh Tuan notes that the peace of the Yen Tu complex serves as an inspiration for his collection. Phuong Thuy plays the role of vedette at the show. … [Read more...] about Phuong Thuy dazzles in Ao Dai fashion show