NTUC Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Downtown EastBy Truc Nhu People have fun at Wild Wild Wet water park in Downtown East - PHOTO: COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN EAST SINGAPORE - The Singapore National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Club celebrates the 30th anniversary of its key property Downtown East on November 10 with a day of music, food and carnival fun. Downtown East is an integrated lifestyle and recreational destination, which caters to the wide interests of modern youths and families by bringing exciting activities and fun facilities under one roof. The celebratory event featured star-studded local musicians and bands including The Sam Willows and THELIONCITYBOY, as well as yummy treats at the food bazaar, fun attractions at the carnival, and engaging activities at the Community Village. In the last 30 years, Downtown East has undergone several transformations to keep pace with the changing needs and aspirations of members. “Downtown East has evolved from a humble … [Read more...] about NTUC Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Downtown East
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Film screenings celebrate national anniversaries
The film Sứ Mệnh Trái Tim (Heart’s Mission) stars Angela Phương Trinh and Võ Cảnh. — Photo courtesy of the Cinema DepartmentViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Dozens of Vietnamese films will be screened for free at cinemas nationwide from now until September 5 to mark the country’s National Day. The highlight of the event is the film Sứ Mệnh Trái Tim (Heart’s Mission) starring Angela Phương Trinh and Võ Cảnh. Directed by Đỗ Đức Thịnh, it’s a story of young soldiers who take on a mission to detect unexploded ammunition. The film reflects the young team’s devotion to the community and the love between a soldier and a teacher who volunteer to work in a mountainous region. The films to be screened include both feature and documentary movies on the topics of war, patriotism, heroes and revolution. They include Giấc Mơ Thổ … [Read more...] about Film screenings celebrate national anniversaries
International conference held to celebrate 25th anniversary of Rencontres du VN
On behalf of the Rencontres du Vietnam, Professor Tran Thanh Van reported that in the last 25 years, the organization has held 5 scientific conferences in Hanoi and one in Ho Chi Minh City. Since 2011, it has continuously hosted many more international conferences in Quy Nhon City, welcoming over 4,000 international professors, doctors, and scientists. The main aim of the ICISE is to offer opportunities for scientific exchanges between local scientists and their foreign counterparts. According to Prof. Jacques Dumarchez, representative of the organization board of Rencontres du Vietnam, thanks to the Rencontres de Moriond, he had a great chance to meet Prof. Tran Thanh Van and his wife. Admiring the devotion of the couple for international science and for Vietnamese one in particular, he agreed to contribute to the building of a similar model in Vietnam. Prof. Dumarchez also shared that to help the ICISE reach new heights, they will need to organize more scientific conferences and to … [Read more...] about International conference held to celebrate 25th anniversary of Rencontres du VN
Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversary
Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversaryBy Minh Tuan Chef Luke Nguyen is seen talking with Julie Bishop, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Vietnam House when she visited HCMC in late May - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - Vietnam House, a contemporary Vietnamese fine dining restaurant featuring celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, is celebrating the first year of its operation. From July 23 to 27, the restaurant will be hosting a special anniversary 4-course set dinner menu priced at VND1,288,000 per person, which includes a welcome glass of watermelon Bellini, octopus terrine, Iberico pork rib, Alaskan king crab, and crispy banana. For the entire period of the celebration, a specially autographed menu with a photo of the award-winning Vietnamese Australian chef will be presented to all diners. Chef Luke Nguyen will be there in person to welcome guests on July 24 and 27. “It has been an amazing year and a lot of hard work, but by staying focused on … [Read more...] about Vietnam House offers bespoke set dinner to celebrate first anniversary
Craig Thomas Gallery holds exhibition celebrating ninth anniversary
Craig Thomas Gallery holds exhibition celebrating ninth anniversary The Saigon Times Daily Craig Thomas Gallery in HCMC’s District 1 will hold the exhibition “Ninth Anniversary Show” from June 29 to July 20, 2018. Each year in June, Craig Thomas Gallery takes the opportunity to mark another year of its development and put on an eclectic exhibition that showcases new works by many artists who will be having solo exhibitions at the gallery in the ensuing 12 months. This year’s anniversary show will be particularly special as it will feature two exciting young artists who are new to the gallery and who will be joining the upcoming group exhibition of 16 Vietnamese artists in New York City in September. Among the artists whose works will be on display at the gallery during the show as sneak peek of their upcoming solos are long-time favorites like Luong Luu Bien, Pham Huy Thong, Lieu Nguyen and Nguyen Minh Nam. In addition, Hue-based artist Truong The Linh, who … [Read more...] about Craig Thomas Gallery holds exhibition celebrating ninth anniversary