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Da Nang (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith made a working trip to the central city of Da Nang on October 2, as part of his Vietnam visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. At a reception for the Lao leader, permanent Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Vo Cong Tri affirmed that Vietnam – Laos relations of great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation founded and nurtured by generations of leaders and peoples have become an invaluable common asset of the two nations. He said Da Nang has launched effective cooperation programmes with Lao localities and partners, and signed memoranda of understanding (MoA) on friendship and cooperation with five Lao central and southern provinces of Attapeu, Sekong, Salava, Champasak and Savannakhet. Sisoulith, for his part, said friendship and solidarity between Party units, authorities and people of Da Nang and central Lao provinces have contributed to fostering Vietnam … [Read more...] about Lao Prime Minister visits Da Nang

Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Vo Cong Tri (left) welcomes Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to the central city of Da Nang on October 2, 2019. Photo: VGP  He was welcomed by Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Vo Cong Tri who briefed the guest about recent socio-economic achievements and future development orientations of the city. Tri said the city has actively signed a number of cooperation programs with Lao partners, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five Lao localities, namely Attapeu, Sekong, Salavan, Champasak and Savannakhet. Under the MoU, Da Nang has offered assistance for Laos in such fields like education, agriculture, school building, urban planning, Tri added. Regarding education, nearly 750 Lao students have come to study in Da Nang since 2002. In the 2018-2019 academic year, the city provided 86 scholarships to students from Savannakhet, Attapeu, Salavane and Champasak provinces. On economic … [Read more...] about Lao PM visits Eastern gateway city of East-West Economic Corridor

Former cameraman Nguyen Duc Loc wears the traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai for men that he restores. (Photo: Y Van Hien) Loc even established a company to pursue his passion of bringing the past back to life. Having years of experience in film and television, Nguyen Duc Loc suddenly changed his career path to ancient wardrobe restoration based on his love for Vietnamese culture. He found like-minded souls along the way, and gathered a group of young people who shared his interest. “It’s very interesting to see that young Vietnamese are becoming more and more aware of their national identity. I believe it is our mission to uphold what our ancestors left behind for us,” said Loc. Together with his friends, Loc established the Y Van Hien company, which focuses on the research and restoration of ancient Vietnamese clothes that were worn hundreds of years ago. The company’s goal is to preserve the core values and distinctive cultural features of Vietnam in the era … [Read more...] about Former cameraman brings past back to life through wardrobe restoration

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi- ‘Lang Toi’ (My Village) by Lune Production Apr 25 and 27, 6 pm Vietnam Tuong Theatre, 51A Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem district A delicate merge of tradition and innovation, where the poetic beauty of Northern Vietnam’s village life is presented through a new cirque approach. Farming, the building activities, traditional games, and lifestyle of the Northern villagers are recreated by ancestral bamboo props, breath-taking cirque and acrobatics performances, and rhythmic dance, to distinct folk music from more than 20 musical instruments. Ticket prices: VND 630,000- VND 1,050,000 Hanoi- Subscription Concert Vol. 109 Apr 27, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem district Featuring piano Soloist: Henri Sigfridsson and artists from the the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor: Wong Kah Chun Programme: J. Brahms: Concerto Piano no.2, op.83, in B flat major Interval V. … [Read more...] about What’s on April 23-29 (Daily updated)

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Red Eyed Rabbit Album Release Party Jul 27, 9 pm, Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, A music party marking the release of Red Eyed Rabbit’s new album. Programme: 9:30 – ShiBui – New punk band in town with some old friends 10:15 – RED EYED RABBIT – Playing the album in full. Psychedelic-Punk Rock 11:15 – Monoheart – Alternative-rock powerhouse of the Hanoi scene and a band close to our hearts. Tickets: VND50,000 at door Hanoi- ‘Lang Toi’ (My Village) by Lune Production July 23, 24, 26, 27, 6pm Vietnam Tuong Theatre, 51A Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem district A delicate merge of tradition and innovation, where the poetic beauty of Northern Vietnam’s village life is presented through a new cirque approach. Farming, building activities, traditional games, and the lifestyle of the Northern villagers are recreated through ancestral bamboo props, breath-taking cirque … [Read more...] about What’s on July 22-28 (Daily updated)