Expat Interest A visit to French Consulate General in HCMC Minh Tuan Wednesday, May 16, 2018,22:00 (GMT+7) A visit to French Consulate General in HCMCMinh Tuan Located in the heart of HCMC, the French Consulate General in HCMC has an elegant French-style exterior - PHOTOS: MINH TUAN The French Consulate General in HCMC in the heart of the city is a building featuring French architecture in the late 19th century. The nearly-150-year-old building with three floors is home to the current French Consul General, Vincent Floreani. It has an elegant and simple exterior, and a sloping roof, which is a common characteristic of houses in Europe where snow falls in winter. French Consul General Vincent Floreani stands next to the wooden screen featuring images of the former imperial capital of Hue in the grand dining room The spacious corridor, arched doors and windows are popular French architecture in the late 19th century, … [Read more...] about A visit to French Consulate General in HCMC
Vietnamese to french
Vietnamese and French artists showcase lacquer paintings in HCMC
Vietnamese and French artists showcase lacquer paintings in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily After Lunar New Year’s Eve by Nguyen Van Minh is on display at the exhibition “The Soul of Vietnamese Lacquer” - PHOTO: VNA “The Soul of Vietnamese Lacquer” exhibition featuring 34 lacquer paintings by HCMC-based painter Nguyen Van Minh and two French artists, Mitchell Pontie and Annick Tarbouriech, is being held at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum, according to the Vietnam News Agency. Minh is exhibiting six large paintings, reflecting his love of the country with familiar subjects like children, women, landscapes, festivals and people’s daily activities. The Dong Thap Province native shows his interest in spring festivals through Sau Giao Thua (After Lunar New Year’s Eve) featuring images of people watching a traditional rowing race and the nostalgia for his hometown through Que Toi (Memory of my homeland) with images of banana trees and cau khi (foot … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and French artists showcase lacquer paintings in HCMC
Greetings to French leaders on France’s National Day
Illustrative image (Source: AP) – President Tran Dai Quang on July 13 sent greetings to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the occasion of the 229th National Day of France (July 14, 1789 - 2018). The same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc also cabled his congratulations to French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh extended his greetings to French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian on the occasion. In the messages, the Vietnamese leaders emphasised the importance of the year 2018 when the two countries mark the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and five years of the bilateral strategic partnership. The leaders expressed their delight at the strong progress of the Vietnam-France relationship over the past time, and proposed that the two countries work closely together for the stronger and more effective development of bilateral ties in the interests of both peoples and for the … [Read more...] about Greetings to French leaders on France’s National Day
Foreigners join Vietnamese to celebrate President Ho’s birthday
Foreign tourists in the line to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Thousands of foreign tourists visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on May 19-20 on the 128th birthday anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). Many came to pay their tribute to the late President while others visited the landscape because they wanted to see how locals admire the late leader. Mancelline Serce, a French tourist, has been travelling in Vietnam for two months. He wanted to visit the mausoleum on the special day. “I know the story of Ho Chi Minh and I like this man,” Mancelline said. “It’s like a dream for me to see Ho Chi Minh in the building.” Mancelline Serce, a French tourist (Source: VNA) Tom, from the Netherlands, wanted to spend the first day in Hanoi to see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and enjoy the respectful atmosphere in the landscape. “We are glad to be here on his birthday,” he said. “It’s beautiful to … [Read more...] about Foreigners join Vietnamese to celebrate President Ho’s birthday
Bản in : Vietnam presents heathcare insignia to French doctors
Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien on May 16 presented “For the health of the people” insignia to 18 French professors and doctors who have contributed to Vietnam ’s healthcare development. The presentation ceremony took place during the France visit of a delegation from the Ministry of Health, which is one of a range of activities to mark the 40 th anniversary of Vietnam – France diplomatic ties. Addressing the event, Minister Tien said the insignia is a “vivid manifestation” that the Vietnamese health sector had for these doctors and experts who have given valuable assistance to Vietnam during the country’s past struggle for national independence and unification, and current construction, development and integration. She highlighted the cooperation and support of French doctors and experts in training generations of Vietnamese doctors and physicians in various specialisms. Cyril Cosme, Head of Department with responsibility for European … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam presents heathcare insignia to French doctors