Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang is one of three-member group making the bilingual book Gánh Hát Lưu Diễn Muôn Phương. Photo coutersy of Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang An English-Vietnamese book by a group of young artists in HCM City features 30 folk music genres, theatrical performing arts and six traditional festivals of Việt Nam. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình interviews Ngô Mỹ Triều Giang, one of the compilers of the book. Could you introduce the book? how was it compiled? Gánh Hát Lưu Diễn Muôn Phương , aka Worldwide Tour of Vietnamese Troupes, is an art book that illustrates 36 types of performance arts and traditional folk festivals throughout Việt Nam. The performance arts are introduced with modern, fresh and lively graphics with succinct and concise narrations. There are two main parts; performance arts and traditional folk festivals. The idea began with Hồ Phương Thảo, the author of the book, from her interest in Vietnamese folk arts. Thảo gathered her own … [Read more...] about Young trio inspire people’s love folk arts with new book
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Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
This is a remarkable end for Vietnam as the majority of the team were infected with Covid-19 before the tournament took place in India on January 20. On February 6, Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time. FIFA praises the Vietnam team. The opening goal from Chuong Thi Kieu at the 6th minute and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s goal at the 56th minute increased the Vietnamese team’s lead in the match that Vietnam enjoyed the bulk of the possession (61%) and put pressure early on Chinese Taipei. Vietnam played for the most part of the game in the belting sun and humidity in Mumbai, India. “An aggressive Vietnam side left little room for Taipei to relax in a physically and vocally charged encounter that found players constantly reaching for a wet towel to deal with the conditions,” The Hindu reported. “Vietnam were undaunted and pushed forward with their positive play rewarded … [Read more...] about Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
Pham Van Mach to attend Asian bodybuilding competition next month
Pham Van Mach competing in the SEA Games 31 last month. He will take part in the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in mid-July in Maldives. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - SEA Games champion Pham Van Mach is targeting a gold medal in his return to the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship next month in the Maldives. Mach is one of the best bodybuilder s in Vietnam, competing in the men's 55kg category and having won several national championships. The An Giang province-born athlete grabbed five world championship gold medals in 2001, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He also triumphed in the continental competition eight times, taking seven titles in a row from 2004 to 2012, and another in 2014. At last month's SEA Games 31, the 46-year-old athlete overcame all other rivals to secure his second Games gold. The title was a strong push for him to train hard in preparing for the Asian event on July 15-21. A total of 51 events will be … [Read more...] about Pham Van Mach to attend Asian bodybuilding competition next month
Bodybuilder Mách aims to muscle his way to Asian gold
Phạm Văn Mách competing in the SEA Games 31 last month. He will take part in the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in mid-July in Maldives. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — SEA Games champion Phạm Văn Mách is targetting a gold medal in his return to the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship next month in the Maldives. Mách is one of the best bodybuilders in Việt Nam, competing in the men's 55kg category and having won several national championships. The An Giang Province-born athlete grabbed five world championship gold medals in 2001, 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He also triumphed in the continental competition eight times, taking seven titles in a row from 2004 to 2012, and another in 2014. At last month's SEA Games 31, the 46-year-old athlete overcame all other rivals to secure his second Games gold. The title was a strong push for him to train hard in preparing for the Asian event on July 15-21. A total of 51 events will be organised in … [Read more...] about Bodybuilder Mách aims to muscle his way to Asian gold
Vietnamese cuisine captivating French diners
Representatives from 26 associations , unions, businesses, and restaurants of the Vietnamese community in France brought many dishes and drinks typical of different regions in Vietnam to the festival. These include beef vermicelli, mixed vermicelli, spring rolls, bread, sugarcane juice, and tea and coffee, among others. In addition to showcasing food, other activities were also held at the festival, such as art performances, folk games , and introductions to French - Vietnamese books. The festival also received support from the local government in Paris’s 5th district. The district is very supportive of activities from the Vietnamese community in France introducing Vietnamese culture. The Ici Festival Vietnam is the idea of a group of young French-Vietnamese who hope to introduce Vietnamese culture to the French public./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cuisine captivating French diners
Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup
Nguyễn Hoàng Đức (right) in the SEA Games 31's final between Việt Nam and Thailand on May 22 in Hà Nội. Đức is one of players to watch at the coming AFC Cup. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The AFC Cup's ASEAN Zone will be back in action on Friday, nearly two years after it was cancelled in 2020, featuring eleven Southeast Asian clubs battling it out for regional glory. Ahead of the start of the competition, the AFC has highlighted Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức of Viettel FC and four others as promising stars to watch as they try to help their clubs make a memorable run this season. "A key component of the Viettel side and a regular for the Việt Nam national team, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức has been among the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian country in recent years and is set to grace the AFC Cup for the first time," the website wrote about the 24-year-old player. "A midfielder with an eye for goal, Đức helped Viettel secure the V.League 1 … [Read more...] about Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup