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The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, VOV citied the organizers of the Hue Festival 2023. The event is expected to see the participation of several renowned names in international contemporary music scene, including pop stars from the Wallonia-Bruxelles delegation of Belgium, Andrienne Mack-Davis and DJ Julian Heughan, aka 32french, from the US, French songwriter and singer Sébastien Tellier and electro-pop singer and songwriter Malik Djoudi, as well as Korean jazz singer Young Joo Song. In which, as American Art Envoys, Andrienne Mack-Davis and 32french will also be performing at the US – Vietnam Friendship Festival, and the BridgeFest Music Festival 2023. American Art Envoys, Andrienne Mack-Davis and 32french will also be performing at the US – Vietnam Friendship Festival, and the BridgeFest Music Festival 2023. Furthermore, popular Vietnamese ...

The association between classical music and grand theaters is deeply rooted in the historical development of both art forms. Theaters such as the Vienna State Opera, La Scala in Milan, and the Royal Albert Hall in London, or the Hanoi Opera House have become iconic settings for performances of symphonies, operas, and other classical works. In Vietnam, the appreciation of classical music has taken a unique twist – far from the conventional setting, individuals indulge in the timeless melodies while leisurely sipping a cup of tea. This experience artfully unfolds within a special project called “Schubert in a Mug” which began three years ago. The beautiful “Two Pieces for Violin and Piano” by French composer Lili Boulanger opened the intimate and cozy 30th session of Schubert in a Mug which was founded by soloist, as well as chamber and orchestra musician Phan Do Phuc. Phuc has been appointed principal cellist of many reputable orchestras such as the Napa Valley Festival Orchestr...

Table of Contents Dong Van Bar Ma Pi Leng Panorama North Pole Cafe Dong Van Bar The name of this cafe impresses the vast majority of visitors. This destination is located on Ma Pi Leng pass, which is on the list of the four great peaks of Vietnam. The beautiful cafe has outstanding natural features that mirror that of the pass. Surrounding this place are high mountains, rows of green trees, and plum flowers. The most unique feature is the terraced fields. In the distance lies the vast valley and the bottomless abyss that represents the potential level of danger and ruggedness. At any time of the day, visitors will also be welcomed by a team of professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff who will lead customers to a place with a view that suits their preferences and desires. Photo: vn.alongwalker.com The drink menu here is very diverse and eye-catching. Most of the ingredients are natural and unique, and the recipe is also very special. These factors ...

PM Pham Minh Chinh (centre) chairs the teleconference on IUU fishing prevention and control on December 1. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for concerted efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while chairing a teleconference with 28 coastal provinces and cities on December 1, VNA reported Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported that IUU fishing has been reeled in since the European Commission issued a “yellow card” warning five years ago. However, problems and shortcomings remain, regarding which an EC delegation gave recommendations on during their third inspection recently, MARD noted, adding that the EC also highly valued Vietnam’s strong political resolve, especially the drastic directions delivered by the Government and the PM. At the meeting, ministries, sectors and localities pointed out causes and obstacles, looked into international experience, and proposed solutions to prevent IUU ...

Delegates to the opening ceremony of the workshop in a group photo. The 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop: Marine Warriors kicks off in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province on December 2. US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham, Standing Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang joined the opening ceremony to welcome 100 young Southeast Asian leaders from 10 ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste. This year’s YSEALI Regional Workshop brings together youth from all ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste between the ages of 18 and 25 to Nha Trang from December 1-6. The participants were selected among 1,300 applicants for their dedication to the community, volunteerism, and strong leadership skills. 15 youth from across Vietnam participated in the workshop. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the YSEALI regional workshop, US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham noted: “Looking out at the beautiful waters off ...

Trich Sai Ancient Village in Tay Ho District, Hanoi is one of six ancient villages in the ancient Ke Buoi region, bearing precious memories of Thang Long Citadel’s glory days. The village not only stands out for the craftsmanship of Linh cloth – a type of silk favored by kings, but also for numerous relics of historical values. Centuries-old village The hundred-year-old Thien Nien Pagoda in Trich Sai Village. Photo: VNA Like many villages in the Ke Buoi region, Trich Sai lies on the alluvial plain along Thien Phu and To Lich rivers. Thanks to fertile deposits, the village’s history and culture have been built up over centuries and incredibly enriched. It is not clear when the village of Trich Sai appeared, but many documents show that this place has existed since the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1527). Therefore, it is now nearly 600 hundred years old. Trich Sai Village is located in a privileged location, next to the romantic West Lake. The people of Trich Sai always pro...

Cuc Phuong National Park, the first of its kind in Vietnam, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment today [December 2], one of the most important sites for biodiversity and eco-tourism in the 42% forested Southeast Asian country. Vietnam’s oldest national park with more than 22,000ha has inspired the world with the values of nature, of an intact jungle, and conveyed a message of animal rescue and forest stewardship. Nguyen Minh Chinh (3rd left) , Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, in the release of animals at the park. Photo: Bao Ninh Binh    Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, said Cuc Phuong had been the prototype of the establishment of 33 other national parks nationwide since its establishment in 1962. He said the success story of preservation in Cuc Phuong is contributed by three main factors, namely the early recognition of the forest’s role by Vietnamese leadership in environmental protection, the international...

For the first time in the Guide’s history, the MICHELIN inspectors will evaluate quality restaurants in Vietnam’s two largest cities. A delicious specialty of Hanoi is the Bun thang (vermicelli noodles with assorted toppings). Photo: Luk Lak Vietnamese Restaurant According to MICHELIN Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec, the Guide has been looking at Vietnam’s gastronomic scene for quite a long time. He emphasized: “With a fascinating food heritage and history, distinctive and unique flavors, iconic recipes and well-known delicacies, Vietnamese cuisine has carved its way to popularity around the world.”  “Supported by locals where eating out has always been a true way of life, as well as by talented restaurateurs, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are two gourmet gems that deserve to be fully celebrated. We can’t wait to present our first Vietnamese restaurant selection, which our famously anonymous inspectors have already started to realize in the field,” h...