The jury included British installation artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien, winner of 2020 Designer of the Year Award Sabine Marcelis, CFDA Award-winning fashion designer Christopher John Rogers, Silicon Valley maven and Google vice president of design for hardware Ivy Ross, and architect Kjetil Trædal Thorsen. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese house wins UK architecture prize
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Vietnam’s 13-year-old Pollock just enjoys bold colors
The youngest child in a family with two older brothers, Chu, picked up a brush for the first time when he was four years old. After visiting a painting class that his brothers were attending, the boy scribbled something on a paper, but the art teacher did not pay it much heed. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 13-year-old Pollock just enjoys bold colors
Tet Festival 2021 opens in HCMC
The event attracts 200 display booths featuring activities of Tet rituals, Tet market, and traditional foods in Tet Holiday, folk games and art performance. It is chance for the young generation to learn about Tet tradition, Vietnamese custom and habits on lunar New Year; and an opportunity for businesses to connect closely with customers, promote their products and boost purchasing power for Tet goods. … [Read more...] about Tet Festival 2021 opens in HCMC
Dien Pomelo – the meaningful valuable gift for Tet holiday
According to Hanoian elderlies, this Dien Pomelo once used to be a a special tribute to the King. Even in the old times, Dien Pomelo was planted sparsely and only wealthy families could have chance to enjoy this precious fruit. Nowadays, together with orange from Canh, so-called ‘Cam Canh’, and pomelo from Dien village or ‘Buoi Dien’ are two Hanoi’s specialties, which are renowned among fruit connoisseurs nationwide. Traditionally, Dien pomelo is a very valuable gift for Tet holiday. … [Read more...] about Dien Pomelo – the meaningful valuable gift for Tet holiday
Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
Coffee is in the making at the Vietnamese Coffee Fair: Tet Edition in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2021. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News The last decade, however, has seen a shift from a volume-focused approach to coffee farming to a quality-focused strategy as farmers become more convinced that they can turn a profit on high-quality products. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
