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The Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2023 will take place in the capital city from October 13-15 with the participation of fashion designers, craft villages, and tourism firms, according to an announcement by the event’s organizer cited by VNA. The festival’s opening ceremony, scheduled for the evening of October 13th at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi , will feature a combination of music, light, and ao dai shows representing the north, central, and southern regions. The festival also aims to preserve and develop the traditional cultural values of Vietnam, particularly the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress). It provides opportunities for Hanoi’s tourism firms to collaborate with ao dai fashion designers and artisans. The festival aims to promote tourism in Vietnam, specifically in Hanoi, and to transform the ao dai from a “cultural ambassador” to a “tourism ambassador” – a quintessential tourism product of Hanoi. As part of the festival, a p...

The summer transfer window, which ran from June 14 to September 1, saw Premier League clubs spending a record-breaking 255 million pounds ($320.99 million) on the final day alone, surpassing last year’s spending of 1.92 billion pounds, according to reports from Deloitte. Premier League clubs accounted for 48% of total spending across Europe’s top five leagues, highlighting a continued trend of increased competition and a potential rebound in revenue growth following the pandemic. Notably, Chelsea has spent over $1 billion in transfer fees since new ownership took charge in May 2022, breaking the British transfer record twice in a year. Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest were also active in the transfer market with significant signings. Overall, the transfer window demonstrated the ongoing drive for clubs to acquire top talent in order to achieve their on-pitch goals and maintain their positions in the Premier League. The post Record Tr...

The fourth Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups in Central Vietnam 2023 concluded in Binh Dinh on September 10, featuring diverse cultural and sports activities, according to VOV. The Central Ethnic Culture Festival 2023 aims to preserve and promote the cultural essence of the Central region’s ethnic groups within Vietnam’s diverse 54-ethnic community. The festival plays a pivotal role in advancing Vietnamese culture, uniting its people, and contributing to sustainable development. Over 800 artisans, athletes, and performers from 11 teams participated in the festival, which included activities such as art festivals, traditional costume shows, local festival performances, cultural exhibitions, culinary showcases, sports activities, folk games, and tourism activities. Artist troupe from Thua Thien Hue province performs a dance performance. Source: baodantoc.vn For the first time, a tourism presentation was included in the competition, allowing ethnic minority tour gui...

According to VNA, the founding congress of the Vietnamese Women Federation (VWF) in Europe was attended by nearly 400 women representing Vietnamese women’s associations in nearly 20 European countries. The congress took place in Prague, the Czech Republic on September 9. Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Women Federation in Europe and guests. Photo: Tuan Hoang During the congress, the participants discussed the federation’s operation orientations for the next five years. They also focused on measures to support the establishment of organizations for Vietnamese women in countries where such organizations do not exist. Additionally, they discussed how to assist member organizations in developing their own operational plans. The attendees also shared ideas on supporting poor women and orphans in both Vietnam and European countries. A 43-member standing board of the federation was elected during the congress. Nguyen Viet Trieu, the president of the Vietnamese Women’s Ass...

Post office buildings in the United States display a diverse range of architectural styles, from classical characteristics to the unique charm of vernacular design. While often overlooked by visitors, these post offices hold great historical significance. Next time you visit the United States, take a moment to appreciate the role of local post offices and compare them to these five magnificent examples from across the country. Frontenac, New York One of the many small islands on the St. Lawrence River and Eastern Lake Ontario, Round Island was once home to the luxurious New Frontenac Hotel. Although the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1911, its boat-accessible post office still remains. The exact opening date of the Frontenac Post Office is unknown, but it is believed to have opened sometime between 1878 and 1890. This architectural gem is a must-see for anyone interested in stunning designs, just like the most beautiful mansion in New York—and every other state. Charleston, Sou...

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 12) notable headlines US President Biden thanks Vietnam for their warm welcome HCM City promotes cooperation with French partners Vietnam-Saudi Arabia Business Forum opens in Hanoi Petrol prices kept unchanged, oil prices up in latest adjustment Enterovirus, adenovirus identified as cause of pink eye in HCM City Vietnam completing procedures to export durian to India: Official Vietjet, US’s Carlyle sign MoU for aircraft funding Vietnam, RoK cooperate to streamline customs procedures Vietnam, US issue Joint Leaders’ Statement President Joe Biden uploads a post on his Twitter account, sharing photos of the welcome ceremony held by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for him at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. US President Biden thanks Vietnam for their warm welcome “Thank you for the warm welcome, Vietnam. I know this will be a historic visit,” said United States President Joe Biden in a post on his Twitter account late on Se...

The festival, with the theme “Hello Saitama”, is one of the celebratory events organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu emphasized that the bilateral relationship is currently in its strongest stage of development, with a focus on economic and cultural cooperation, as well as people-to-people exchanges. Vietnamese festivals in Japan have become highly anticipated cultural exchange events for both Japanese friends and the Vietnamese community in Japan, reflecting the close ties between the two countries. The three-day festival features various attractions such as star lanterns, lion dance performances, and mooncakes. Additionally, over 60 booths have been set up to showcase and promote the unique Vietnamese cuisine and handicrafts. Prior to this event, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka also organized a celebration on August 31st to commemorate the...

Chu Xuan Dung, vice chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Nao Hayashi, representative of UNESCO World Heritage Centre in Asia-Pacific, Marie Laure Lavenir, director general of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and Christian Manhart, UNESCO representative in Vietnam, are present at the function. The site comprises three zones, including one for artefacts from the Ly and Tran Dynasties and another for those from the Le and Mac Dynasties. Among the exhibits are various pieces of ceramics used as decoration inside the royal palace and those used to serve royal families both daily and on special occasions, such as festivals, the Kings’ birthday, and coronation ceremonies. On display are many ceramic items of precious value. The exhibition also introduces a number of precious metal artefacts to audiences, ranging from jewelry, golden parts of utensils to royal swords and others. Some artefacts are introduced t...

In the city of Portland, Oregon, the Vietnamese community had planned to celebrate “New Year’s Eve” at Ron Russell High School from 15:00 pm to 18:00 pm on September 10 (local time). Participants did not need to pay any fee. The main language was Vietnamese to preserve cultural values, as well as to help the next generation learn about their roots. The program was organized with many activities for children such as lion dance, lantern procession, and moon cake making. Similarly, on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month, the Vietnam Association of Science and Culture in cooperation with the Children’s Museum of Houston (Texas) held a mid-autumn festival with storytelling activities, lion dance, and many other engaging activities. At the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose City (California), the Mid-Autumn Festival was held to help young children understand more about this custom of the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese Community in the US" style="max-width:10...

Vietnam -Australia Ties in Five Decades" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title="Ambassador Spotlights Vietnam -Australia Ties in Five Decades"> Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh has written an article highlighting outstanding achievements in Vietnam – Australia ties over the past five decades on the threshold of the official Australia visit by Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. Son will visit Australia from September 10-13 to co-chair the fourth Vietnam -Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In his article, Thanh wrote that the two countries have shared common interests, and offered mutual support and trust on core issues within both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. He pointed out that economic and sci-tech cooperation is a bright spot in bilateral ties with two-way trade surpassing 10 billion USD for the first time...

The new designs of a fashion label from Japan are always oriented towards sustainable values and environmental protection, according to the General Director of UNIQLO Vietnam Osamu Ikezoe. The UNIQLO’s fashion show to introduce “LifeWear Fall/Winter 2022” fashion collection took place last weekend in Hanoi. A fashion show-themed “Today’s Classics” introducing the brand’s “LifeWear Fall/Winter 2022” Collection was held at Hanoi Old Quarter’s Arts and Culture Center, featuring the latest fashion pieces using recycled materials. “We apply modern technology to create products toward a sustainable future. For example, the Blue Cycle Jeans products save up to 99% of the water used compared to conventional manufacturing processes. Besides, Fluffy Yarn Fleece Jacket is made from 100% recycled PET material,” he stated. The fact is that UNIQLO clothes are transitioning to 100% recycled materials, in all its components, not just the fabric, but zippers and all little parts as w...

Vietnam , Mongolia Friendship" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title="Musical Connecting Vietnam , Mongolia Friendship"> Ambassador Doan Khanh Tam Thi Pham plays T’rung in front of teachers and students at school. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia On the occasion of the beginning of the new school year 2022-2023, a delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Mongolia led by Ambassador Doan Khanh Tam visited the experimental school No.14 named after President Ho Chi Minh and presented two dan T’rung (bamboo xylophone) – that teachers and students here love and always want to put in the curriculum. T’rung is one of the common musical instruments closely connected with the spiritual life of ethnic minority peoples in Central Highlands of Vietnam . The instrument consists of several parallel bamboo pipes, one head is closed, the other is crossed. When performing, the artist uses two bamboo or wooden bats to tap on the pipes. In ...