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At the press conference (Photo: Internet) The organising board told a press conference in Hanoi on September 24 that there will be several categories in the run, ranging from 1,750m to 8,750m, for amateur and professional runners. … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,500 to join final round of Hanoi Moi Open Running Tournament

Hanoi aims to put electric buses into use in the period of 2021-2025, part of the city's efforts to develop a green public transport system and reduce environment pollution, local media reported. For many days, Hanoi’s air quality is as poor as measured at 10 monitoring stations. The AQI (the average daily air quality index) in the capital city remains at orange level (which means unhealthy for sensitive groups of people).   Developing green public transport is considered a solution to reduce air pollution. Photo: giaothonghanoi One of the main causes for the serious air pollution is the increase in number of private vehicles with uncontrolled emissions. Statistics show that now Hanoi has nearly six million motorbikes. Besides, the number of cars has reached 600,000, excluding taxis and vehicles coming from other provinces. In order to overcome the increasingly serious air pollution, Hanoi’s authority attaches importance to developing public transport as … [Read more...] about Hanoi to develop green public transport

French musician Jean-Yves Thibaudet – one of today’s finest pianists – will fly to Vietnam to perform at the season-opening gala of the Sun Symphony Orcheastra (SSO) on October 23. French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. The special guest artist, together with a multi-national orchestra, will present a repertoire featuring mostly works by Saint-Saëns – one of the greatest composers that France has produced. Born in Lyon, France, Thibaudet began his piano studies at age five and made his first public appearance at age seven. Three years after he enrolled to study at the Paris Conservatory. At age 15, he won the Premier Prix du Conservatoire and three years later, the Young Concert Artists Auditions in New York City. Among his numerous honours is the Victoire d’Honneur – a lifetime career achievement award and the highest honour given by France’s Victoires de la Musique. In 2010 the Hollywood Bowl honoured Thibaudet for his musical … [Read more...] about Sun Symphony Orchestra season-opening gala features world famous pianist

Nude paintings by Indochinese painters have proved their value on international market. However in Vietnam, this topic is considered as a “sensitive” artistic mode. The recent first-ever nude painting exhibition in Hanoi has opened the knot for this topic. Nearly 70 nude paintings by 30 artists from various periods were displayed at the Vietnam Fine Arts University. Themed “endless inspiration”, the paintings featured youthful beauty of Vietnamese women through many different art styles and techniques. After the success of first ever nude photo exhibition in 2018, it’s the first ever nude painting exhibition being licensed. Artists in Hanoi are looking forward to this exhibition and consider this event as the initial step to make the sensitive subject accessible to the public. The exhibition has received warm response from the public. The pieces on display at the event are the physical representation of the passion, sweat, and tears the ten featured … [Read more...] about First-ever nude painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

The Great Divine Temple of Caodaism, one of the destinations in Tay Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Unique performing arts of ethnic minority people in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh started the Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi. The opening ceremony took place on September 27 at Ly Thai To flower garden near Hoan Kiem Lake. The performance highlighted various intangible cultural heritages of the province such as ‘don ca tai tu’ (Southern instrumental music and singing), Chhay-dam drum dance and Cham dance. With the theme Beauty of Tay Ninh, the three-day festival helps promote Tay Ninh’s unique culture, trade and tourism potential, as well as attracting investment to the province. The event is co-organised by the People Committees of Hanoi and Tay Ninh, and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10). A photo exhibition on provincial socio-economic and … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh province promotes culture, trade, tourism in Hanoi