VietNamNet Bridge - Feminine, romantic feeling is what brought by 20 female painters through their paintings on display at the exhibition "Green Bridge" in Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition "Green Bridge" opened on October 1 in HCM City Women's Cultural House, introducing 20 painters of the Ngan Ha Club. Female artists from 30 to 80 years old contribute to the exhibition diverse paintings. Oil paintings, acrylic paintings, foliage paintings are expressed in a variety of styles such as realistic, stylized, surreal, naïve, etc. Female artists have brought gentle beauty and romance into their works. Although they describe the nature, still life or different emotions: happy, sad, uplifting or quiet ... feminine nature is charming in every frame. Painter Nguyen Thi Tam has "Rural market", Hong Linh is gentle with "Old Wharf", "Green Park", poet and painter Le Thi Kim is filled with memories through "Memory", Thuy Hong is conceptual with "Wild flowers" and "Purple Flowers". Each … [Read more...] about HCM City’s female artists reunion in ‘Green Bridge’
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Blatant robbery under Saigon bridge in clip
VietNamNet Bridge - A 40-second video clips posted on Youtube with the title "Two youngsters snatch and run in daylight" made viewers worry about reckless, brazen robbers in HCM City. This clip was posted on Youtube on September 25, featuring a robbery at the foot of Nguyen Huu Canh flyover (leading up to the Saigon Bridge). Right after the clip was uploaded to Youtube, it has attracted the attention of many viewers. The incident occurred at 3.25pm of the same day. At that time, two women were driving motorcycles in parallel on the road. Both of them carried bags with them. From behind, two young men on a motorcycle, without helmets, approached the two women. The man sitting behind reached forward to snatch the bag of a girl. After the successful robbery, they sped up to run away. The victim fell to the road. Her helmet was also thrown out. Fortunately, the car behind, with the clip shooter inside, promptly stopped, avoiding an accident. The clip has caused a wave of … [Read more...] about Blatant robbery under Saigon bridge in clip
VietNamNet’s Concert 2012: Honoring Vietnam’s elite music
VietNamNet Bridge ' The annual concert of VietNamNet Newspaper '"Things Everlasting'" will take place on the afternoon of September 2 (National Day) at the Hanoi Opera House, as usual. '"The concert will be an event to honor Vietnam's elite music,'" stated composer Duong Thu at a press conference in Hanoi on August 27. The press conference attracted the participation of nearly 40 correspondents from many newspapers and television stations in Vietnam. According to VietNamNet Chief Editor Bui Sy Hoa, who is also the chief organizer, the concert has the participation and contribution of nearly 200 people, including famous artists like composer Duong Thu, conductor Le Phi Phi, singers Thanh Lam, My Linh, Hong Nhung, Nguyen Thao, Dang Duong, Trong Tan, Duyen Huyen and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Hoa admitted that the funding for the concert is high but he confirmed to maintain this annual event in the future. '"The concert will always be held at 2pm of … [Read more...] about VietNamNet’s Concert 2012: Honoring Vietnam’s elite music
Vietnam’s monkey bridges among worldâÂÂs scariest
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's Cau khi or monkey bridges are listed among the world's scariest bridges by website TravelandLeisure.com. These bridges are located on several points across the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. These bridges are built by hand by local residents and vary from town to town. Newer ones are made of concrete. They are typically made of a single bamboo log and hand rill on one side. The name is given cause of the stooped monkey-like posture which one has to maintain when crossing so that one may not plunge into river. Below are the top ten scariest bridges in the world: Aiguille du Midi Bridge France Don’t look down. At this height, you’ll want to keep your eyes locked on the panorama of the craggy French Alps. Fortunately, the bridge itself is short, making for an easy escape if acrophobia sets in. But those truly afraid of heights probably won’t even see the bridge; getting here requires taking a cable car that … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s monkey bridges among worldâÂÂs scariest
More fatal accidents occur on Hanoi’s major bridge
VietNamNet Bridge - In the first half of 2012, six accidents happened on Thang Long Bridge, killing seven people. With 32 broken sites, maximal speed will be restricted at 40km per hour. At a meeting on July 10, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Me, chief of Hanoi's traffic police team No.6 said that accidents on the bridge soared in the past six months. From January 2010 to December 2011, only 5 fatal traffic accidents occurred on the bridge, killing five people. Meanwhile, up to six fatal accidents were reported in the first half of 2012, with seven deaths. In addition, there were many incidents involving vehicles on the roads; many cars had their axles broken or had punctures. The police officer asked relevant agencies to urgently fix cracks and holes on the bridge, to place danger signs and to restrict maximal speed to 40km/hour for trucks and 50km/hour for 4-9 seat cars. A transport firm made a survey on the bridge and found 32 broken sites. Deputy Director of the Hanoi … [Read more...] about More fatal accidents occur on Hanoi’s major bridge