A photo exhibition about the elegance and lifestyles of the Hanoi capital is being held in the city, attracting public attention. The exhibition displays 50 excellent photos selected from around 1,000 works submitted to a photography competition. Visitors at the exhibition The contest was organised by Hanoi Moi Newspaper and the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. Bui Thi Thu Hien, vice director of the department, appreciated the quality of entries. “The photos depict the fine culture of Hanoians as well as some types of bad behaviour that need to change," Hien said. A photo taken by Le Bich won the top prize at a contest honouring the elegance of Hanoians. The photo wins the first prize The photo portrays the Vietnamese tradition of receiving guests on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The exhibition of 50 excellent photos will take place during the weekend in the pedestrian zone by Hoan Kiem Lake. The contest was first held in 2017. … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition features Hanoian lifestyles
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Photos depict fine lifestyle of Hanoians
The winning photo, showing the custom of receiving guests on the first day of Lunar New Year, taken by Lê Bích.Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A photo taken by Lê Bích won the top prize at a contest honouring the elegance and civilised lifestyle of Hanoians. The photo portrays the Vietnamese tradition of receiving guests on the first day of the Lunar New Year. After five months, the photo contest wrapped up yesterday in Hà Nội. The contest was organised by Hà Nội Mới newspaper and the city Department of Culture and Sports. The organisers received 1,000 photos sent by 150 photographers nationwide. Beside popular names such as Lê Bích and Nguyễn Xuân Chính, the contest drew the participation of many amateur photographers, the youngest of whom was just 14 years old. Bùi Thị Thu Hiền, vice director of the department, appreciated the quality of entries. “The photos depict the fine … [Read more...] about Photos depict fine lifestyle of Hanoians
Green lifestyles: a boon for wood companies
Experts say that wooden manufacturers should make more environmentally friendly products to fit consumer demand for green lifestyles. — VNA/VNS Photo Việt DũngViet Nam News HCM CITY — Firms in the wood industry enjoy a great advantage with the rising preference of green lifestyles, experts said at a seminar on environmentally friendly lifestyles and wooden products in HCM City on November 12. According to a study from Neilson Việt Nam, four out of five surveyed Vietnamese are concerned with the long-term damages of artificial materials and are willing to pay higher prices for environmentally friendly products. Brands with high commitment to the environment enjoy a four times higher growth rate compared to other firms in the same industry. Nguyễn Chánh Phuơng, deputy chairman and general secretary of the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA), said that wooden products, as opposed to less environmentally friendly … [Read more...] about Green lifestyles: a boon for wood companies
Hanoians to get a taste of Italian lifestyle at upcoming fair
Hanoians to get a taste of Italian lifestyle at upcoming fairThe Saigon Times Daily The former Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, where the Italian Cultural Fair will take place this weekend - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Italy and Vietnam, the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi will organize the Italian Cultural Fair in the capital on November 10 and 11 to give visitors a taste of the Italian lifestyle. This culturally rich event will take place at the former Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, and showcase the best of Italian lifestyle so as to bring Italy closer to the Vietnamese public. The citadel site will be turned into an Italian square, which is specially designed to take the public along an extraordinary path featuring booths of Italian food, exhibitions of Italian design creations, diverse musical performances, sports, a karaoke contest, and many activities for kids. … [Read more...] about Hanoians to get a taste of Italian lifestyle at upcoming fair
Italian lifestyle program underway in Hanoi
A series of activities exhibiting Italy’s rich culture are taking place in Hanoi from November 2 to 11. With the theme “Vivere all’Italiana”, meaning “Living like an Italian”, the event is part of celebrations of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Vietnam and build upon the remarkable success of last year’s Italy-ASEAN Week, organized by the Embassy of Italy in Vietnam in cooperation with the Hanoi People’s Committee and Italian enterprises and sponsors. It aims at showcasing the best of Italian lifestyle to bring Italy closer than ever to the Vietnamese public. Highlights include the “Piazza Italia” cultural fair and an Italian Gastronomy Week, with free entry for all. The “Sentiero diVino - Valpolicella” wine tasting took place on November 2 at Casa Italia, the center for the promotion of Italian cultural and entrepreneurial excellence. Visitors had the chance to taste of some … [Read more...] about Italian lifestyle program underway in Hanoi