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Hanoi is looking forward to organizing cost-effective and practical festive events in 2024, without any religious fanaticism, as discussed at a meeting on January 23. Huong Pagoda Festival in 2023. Photo: The Hanoi Times The local authorities have been instructed to prioritize safety during these events and ensure that the festivals align with the local socio-economic development. Tran Thi Van Anh, the deputy director of Hanoi’s Department of Culture and Sports, emphasized that the ritual activities should reflect traditional cultures, and visitors should be mindful of their behavior and actions to uphold cultural values and preserve relics. The deputy director also stressed the importance of training relic managers and staff on how to receive visitors and maintain the local environment, safety, and tradition preservation. During the meeting, representatives from local communes and districts in Hanoi expressed their commitment to making their festivals unique and appea...

During their state visit to Vietnam, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, visited the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Elke Büdenbender went behind the scenes and talked to the artists to gain a deeper understanding of the art of water puppetry and their work. As part of their visit to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, the first ladies of Vietnam and Germany received special gifts from the theatre. Water puppetry is a traditional art form in Vietnam that dates back to the 11th century. The shows depict scenes from rural life, including landscapes, bamboo trees, and traditional activities like fishing and rice cultivation. The wives of the Vietnamese and German Presidents posed for a photo with the artists at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Vietnam and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1975 and elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in 2011. The year 2024 is significant as it leads up to the 50th anniver...

The competition for Miss Businesswoman is now open to Vietnamese women in business who are between the ages of 18 and 55 and are at least 1.55 meters tall. Contestants must either live or work in the country. From January 1 to March 15, the organizers will select candidates in the preliminary round. The semi-final will take place from April 1 to 15, while the final round will be held between May 1 and 19. The aim of the competition is to provide a platform specifically for talented and beautiful businesswomen from all over the country to showcase their abilities, enabling them to be involved in economic integration and community activities, as stated by the organizers. The post Miss World Business Vietnam 2024 – Unveiling of a New Era appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

President Vo Van Thuong invites German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to step on the podium while military bands play the national anthems of both nations. Vietnam and Germany first established diplomatic relations in 1975. The two countries lifted ties to strategic partnership in 2011. Germany is Vietnam’s biggest trade partner in Europe, and more than 350 German businesses are operating in Vietnam. As of May 2023, Germany had 444 valid projects worth over US$2.36 billion, ranking fourth from a total of 24 European countries investing in Vietnam. The two leaders inspect the guard of honour. This is the first foreign visit of the German President in 2024 and the first high-level delegation exchange between the two countries this year – a pivotal year towards the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025. The two leaders hold talks immediately after the welcome ceremony. During two-day visit, German Presid...

With a total area of 3,500 square meters, the historic site offers dedicated spaces for Tet celebrations, showcasing the traditions and heritage of various destinations across the country. The site features models of trains, traditional houses, Long Bien bridge, Dong Xuan market, Me Linh flower market, and Tet celebrations in the central and southern regions, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Tet. During the event, visitors can participate in various traditional Tet activities such as calligraphy writing, toy making, and cake baking. In addition, there will be a photography exhibition showcasing Tet customs from the past and live performances as part of the program. The festival also provides a platform for businesses to showcase and promote food and high-quality products for the Tet holiday. The post Tet atmosphere to illuminate Thang Long imperial citadel appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The book titled “Modern Art in Indochina” has been published in French, Vietnamese, and English by the publisher In Fine editions d’art. This 432-page book is the result of Reynier’s ten years of research and expertise on the origins of Vietnamese modern art, and it will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the school this year. Reynier emphasized the importance of publishing the book in three languages. This trilingual book will allow a wider audience to access the content and unveil a section of international art history that has been shrouded in secrecy for over 70 years. It sheds light on how the art market enriches art history and contributes to the advancement of this forgotten school. The Indochina School of Fine Arts, also known as L’Ecole Superieure des Beaux-Arts d’Indochine, was established in 1924 by the first French principal, Victor Tardieu, and his Vietnamese colleague, artist Nguyen Nam Son. The school opened its doors to students in 1925, offering a curriculum that e...

“Sparkle in the Vastness” is one of the highlights of Almine Rech as it opened to the public in the first month of 2024 and is scheduled to last for more than a month through to February 24, 2024. The exhibition is a new step in Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s professional artistic activities and also is a rare opportunity for a Vietnamese contemporary artist to be exclusively represented by a world-class gallery. The collaboration marks an important milestone in her artistic practice, demonstrating her professional stature on the international stage. On the opening day of the exhibition, a large number of Parisian art fans, influential people in society and friends converged on Almine Rech to congratulate Tia-Thuy Nguyen. Among them were Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, grandson of artist Pablo Picasso, philanthropist, author and heir to ownership of Picasso’s works, Almine Rech, founder of Almine Rech Gallery, Dinh Toan Thang, Vietnamese Ambassador to France, Martin Rama, former Chief Economist of World ...