Nguyen Xuan Thieu, an elementary school teacher from Duc Hue District in Long An Province, approximately 50 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, is among those who have recently picked up farm work to try to get the day-to-day expenses paid while relieving themselves of physical and mental inertia. … [Read more...] about School teachers turn versatile in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta amid coronavirus pandemic
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Youngsters fuel hope for revival of traditional arts
A number of non-profit projects have been initiated by young people across Vietnam to promote traditional art forms while keeping their values intact. These include a project on hát bội or Vietnamese classical opera, featuring more than 40 artists and approximately 100 volunteers working in different fields. The organizers wanted to invite art and culture enthusiasts to join a variety of activities, including a contemporary exhibition, a performance, and workshops. "It’s very encouraging that there is a growing number of young Vietnamese who are passionate about exploring traditional arts and developing their values. I’m very proud to be part of their projects and happy to see how creative and passionate they are," Emeritus Artist Thanh Loc told VOV. It has never been easy to draw young people’s attention to traditional art forms amid strong foreign cultural influences. At a recent national festival, the organizers were pleasantly surprised by the … [Read more...] about Youngsters fuel hope for revival of traditional arts
Saigon’s int’l schools long for back-to-school date as test dates near
The entrance of the Canadian International School in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Nhu Hung / Tuoi Tre A similar issue is faced by ABC International School, as students will have to take A-Level and IGCSE exams from late April until early June. … [Read more...] about Saigon’s int’l schools long for back-to-school date as test dates near
New art space in Hue
Bird's eye view of Lebadang Memory Space The entrance to the main showcasing space Inside the showcasing space The staircase leading to the rooftop of the building Lebadang Memory Space also features an underground space ... ... and a garden cafe … [Read more...] about New art space in Hue
Domestic flight passengers tested for COVID-19 at Ho Chi Minh City airport
The novel coronavirus, which first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, has infected over 1.2 million people and killed more than 64,700 globally as of Sunday afternoon, according to Ministry of Health statistics. … [Read more...] about Domestic flight passengers tested for COVID-19 at Ho Chi Minh City airport
