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Vietnam is set to participate in the upcoming ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2023 in Kuching, Malaysia from August 2 to August 4. The country will be showcasing two movies to compete for prestigious titles at the event. Two films, Memento Mori: Land directed by Marcus Manh Cuong Vu and Dem toi ruc ro (The Brilliant Darkness) by Aaron Toronto, have been chosen to participate in a competition among 120 other films at the festival.  A scene in Memento Mori: Land directed by Marcus Manh Cuong Vu.  Memento Mori: Land had its premiere in Vietnam in October 2022. The film is inspired by the true story depicted in the book Destination of Life by Vietnamese author Dang Hoang Giang. The movie follows the journey of Van, a brave and resilient young mother who comes to terms with the fact that her cancer has reached its advanced stage. Seamlessly navigating between reality, cherished memories, and evocative dreams, Van discovers a profound w...

At the exhibition. Photo: Tran Giang Nam An exhibition featuring paintings and installations on the image of the cat, the zodiac animal for the upcoming Lunar New Year, is taking place at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, VNA reported. The exhibition drew the participation of various famous painters and artists who have made great contributions to Vietnamese fine arts. The exhibits, which were created using diverse materials including lacquers, oil paints, acrylics and coloured wood carvings, highlighted interesting and unique perspectives about this animal which is very close to humans. The main theme of the exhibition is the Cat – the zodiac animal of the Lunar New Year. Cat is the fourth sign in Vietnamese Zodiac, taking place of the Rabbit in Chinese Zodiac. In addition, the exhibition also has many works about spring – the season of reproduction and blooming flowers. This is an endless source of inspiration for the artists. The event, will run until January ...

World’s cuisines ranking according to audience votes for ingredients, dishes and beverages. TasteAtlas released a collection of the top 100 world’s cuisines, ranking them according to audience votes for ingredients, dishes, and beverages. Italy topped the international list, followed by Greece, Spain, Japan, and India. Vietnam came in a respectable 20th place. The magazine suggested that visitors to the country same some of the best rated food the nation has to offer, including Phu Quoc Fish sauce , Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), Banh mi heo quay (Banh mi with roasted pork belly), and Bun cha (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs). Other popular dishes include Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup) and Com tam (Broken Rice). This comes after Pho was also ranked 34th in a list of the 100 most popular dishes by TasteAtlas. The magazine described Pho as one of the most beloved Vietnamese dishes in the western hemisphere due to its complex, unique flavors, and elegant ...