Hanoi creative city

Products of Van Phuc silk village (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The first-ever folk festival honouring Hanoi’s traditional and contemporary culture as well as cultural heritages will be held at the Ly Thai To Statue Square beside Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the capital city on November 15-17, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. The festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and respond to the city’s nomination to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. An exhibiting area will be set up to introduce local traditional craft villages like Van Phuc silk village, Bat Trang pottery village, Phu Vinh bamboo and rattan village, and Ha Thai lacquer village. Besides, the villages’ modern products that meet demands of domestic and foreign markets will be nudged closer to the visitors. In addition, a traditional art space will offer an opportunity for local residents and tourists to discover the … [Read more...] about First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritage

Products of Van Phuc silk village The festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and respond to the city’s nomination to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. … [Read more...] about First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritages

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) and Trade Envoy of the British Prime Minister Edward Vaizey (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has highly evaluated the UK’s education and training environment and hoped to expand cooperation with the European country in the field. In his working session with a delegation from British education establishments led by Trade Envoy of the British Prime Minister Edward Vaizey in Hanoi on October 3, Chung said the city is planning to make foreign languages, mainly English language, and Informatics, compulsory subjects at all schools. However, Hanoi is facing difficulties due to low English proficiency of many teachers, Chung said, expressing his hope that the city will be supported by the UK to build a standard foreign language training programme for teachers. This will be a foundation for the city to successfully realise its foreign language … [Read more...] about Hanoi looks to boost educational cooperation with UK

An old building on Nguyen Hue pedestrians-only street in HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - In Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi many old apartment and office buildings are becoming more attractive than ever because they are used as shops. More and more small businesses are flocking to these places to open shops. In addition to low costs, these places also help them be unique to attract young customers. The focus on such old buildings is not new. Long-standing apartment buildings and mansions on main streets like Ton That Thiep and Nguyen Hue in HCM City have been enjoying steady traffic for many years thanks to charming coffee stores, cool bars and hip clothing brands. Hanoi, on the other hand, has always been famous for its old quarter, where the past and present meet to bring about great business. What used to be shops of artisans and traders is now home to concept stores, hostels and restaurants, bustling with tourists and youngsters. In its latest report, Jones Lang Lasalle … [Read more...] about Decrepit buildings find new commercial use in cities

HÀ NỘI – A series of educational events organised by creative, media and technology organisations, galleries and co-working spaces will be held during the Festival of Media and Design.   Children and teenagers take part in an activity for handicapped children and orphans. Photo courtesy of Tò He Aiming to recognise and celebrate creativity and culture in Việt Nam, the festival will take place from November 1-11 as part of a collaboration between RMIT University Việt Nam, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Việt Nam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS). VICAS Art Studio, AGOHub, the Centre for Movie Talents, Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art, Friends of Vietnam Heritage, Manzi Art Space and Hanoi Art Map exhibited at the event. An exhibition of artworks provided by Tò He, a company which creates artistic playgrounds for handicapped … [Read more...] about Festival to celebrate Hà Nội’s creativity and culture