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Flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square: A symbol of Vietnam’s immortality On September 2, 1945, the national flag of Vietnam was first raised in Ba Dinh Square as President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For the past 70 years, the national flag has proudly flown over this historic square, becoming a symbol of the country’s immortality. Every day, at 6 am, a flag-raising ceremony is held in front of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The soldiers of Mission 275 of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum’s Protection High Command march in formation to the flagpole, accompanied by the song, “Marching under the Military Flag”. The parade is led by soldiers bearing the “Determined to Win” military flag, followed by 34 soldiers representing the first cadres and soldiers of the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of the Liberation Army, established in 1944, and the predecessors of the Vietnam People’s Army. With precision and pr...

On the morning of April 26, the Vietnamese Engineer Unit welcomed the inspection team led by Mission Support Chief at United Nations Robert Kirkwood. Vietnamese Engineer Unit built a permanent barracks in Rumamier (Photo: baoquocte.vn) Kirkwood highly appreciated the results achieved to date, especially the process of building the Highway Smart Barracks – the base of the Vietnamese Engineer Unit in Abyei. By changing the entire appearance of this base, the Vietnamese Engineer Unit contributes to promoting the process of turning the Highway into one of the key projects of the United Nations. It is expected that this project will be handed over on May 7, the same date as the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. Also, the Vietnamese Engineer Unit has been rushing to complete projects outside the base, such as building a fixed barracks at Rumamier, building a smart barracks at Anthony base for the Ghana Infantry Battalion, and renovating the military-civilian d...

The forecast center predicts the Northern and North Central regions will experience showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall between 20-40mm in some areas and over 80mm in others. The Central, Central Highlands, and Southern regions will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 15-30mm, in some areas exceeding 70mm on the night of May 6. The forecast center warns that from the night of May 6 to May 9, the Northern and North Central regions will experience showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some localities. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Localized heavy rain can cause flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on slopes, and flooding in low-lying areas. The weather forecast in different regions The Northwest region: The weather forecast predicts cloudy and rainy conditions, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. The lowest temperature will ...

“Dien Bien Phu – Moments from History” offers readers a comprehensive view of this momentous historical event through documentary images sourced from various archives. With hundreds of carefully selected photographs, the book presents diverse perspectives from individuals who directly participated in or witnessed one of the most pivotal battles that shaped global events in the 20th century. The book’s content is structured into four chronological sections. Roads to Dien Bien Phu provides visual documentation of the context and underlying causes that led to the formation of the Dien Bien “cauldron.” Dien Bien Phu: “The Poisonous Boil” depicts the emergence of a “hedgehog in the mountainous and forested northwest” from late 1953 to early March 3, 1954. Fire Storm offers a vivid account of the fierce 56 days and nights, during which the “hedgehog” transformed from a Viet Minh strategy to “grind down” the enemy into a “living hell” for the expeditionary forces. Earth Shakin...

During the meeting, Thakur additionally offered a duplicate of his credentials to Myanmar’s Deputy PM. Indian Embassy shared particulars of their assembly on X, saying, “Amb. @AmbAbhayThakur met H.E. U Than Swe, Dy. Prime Minister & International Minister in Naypyitaw right this moment. That they had a wide-ranging dialogue on varied elements of the multifaceted relations between India and Myanmar. Amb. additionally offered a duplicate of his Credentials to him.” The Indian Embassy additional mentioned that the envoy additionally met Everlasting Secretary, Daw Marlar Than Htike, Director Normal of the Protocol Division, U Wunna Han and DG Political, U Than Htwe on the MFA, Myanmar on Tuesday. Final month, Abhay Thakur was appointed as the following Ambassador of India to Myanmar, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in a press launch. In response to MEA, India-Myanmar relations are rooted in shared historic, ethnic, cultural and non secular ties. India and Myanm...

The provincial tourism authority on Tuesday afternoon kicked off the first-ever hot-air balloon festival of this coastal locality at Quy Nhon Square, located in the namesake city. The festival will last from April 25 to May 5. According to the event organizer, free-floating hot-air balloon rides begin at 6:00 am every day, with each balloon basket accommodating two passengers and one pilot. The free-floating hot-air balloon flights last 45-60 minutes each, traveling at a height of 300-500 meters and a distance of 5-10 kilometers since the launch. As for tethered balloons, the rides are available between 5:30 am and 7:30 am, carrying 2-3 passengers and one pilot on each flight. The balloons will rise 30-50 meters into the air for five minutes. Multiple local inhabitants and visitors expressed their excitement at watching colorful hot-air balloons of various types flying over the Quy Nhon sky in person for the first time. Hot-air balloons are inflated and heated b...

The Vietnamese team comprised of Le Hoang Phong, Nguyen Che Thanh, Nguyen Viet Anh, Vuong Hoai An, and Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi won a gold medal with 19,844 points in the group event, leaving behind the French team with 19,167 points and the Japanese with 18,544 points. In addition, Hoang Gia Bao, Hoang Phong, and Che Thanh brought home a silver medal in the trio category, while Hoang Phong and Thuy Vi also bagged a silver medal in the men’s and women’s doubles competition. In the individual competitions, two bronze medals went to Phan Thi Uyen Nhi in the women’s juniors and Che Thanh in the men’s singles. The Vietnamese aerobic athletes will continue to demonstrate their skills in competitions for those aged 15-17 and aged over 18. Gymnasts from 17 countries are taking part in competitions at the Suzuki Aerobics World Cup 2023, which is being held in Tokyo from April 20 to 24 by the World Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as the second of three FIG World Cup events in aerobic gymnastics i...

Ly Son district is currently home to two festivals named national intangible cultural heritages, Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers and Tu Linh boat racing festival. Photo: VNA The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) took place at An Vinh communal house in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai , on May 5 or 16th days of the third lunar month, reported VNA . The event is to pay tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives over the centuries guarding the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). It has been observed through over 400 years by communities on Ly Son island and many coastal areas in the province. It was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the State in 2013. The “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) took place at An Vinh communal house in Ly Son district on May 5. Photo: VNA During the ...

South Korea’s Chef Show 2023 with the debut held on May 5 won over audiences in Hanoi.   This is a non-verbal performance program that focuses on the artist’s expressions. Photo: KTO Held by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, the Chef Show will continue on May 6 and 7, promising to bring emotional moments to Hanoi audiences. At Bibap Restaurant, the group of eight performers took on the role of chefs. Through delicacies such as Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, the popular Korean mixed rice dish bibimbap, and Vietnamese  pho ga  (chicken noodle), they gave viewers the opportunity to experience different cuisines from around the world. At the show, the audience can also interact with the artists.  The show is a combination of music, hip-hop dance, beatboxing, puppetry, and acting. Over 10 years of development, Chef Show has been innovating more and more to cater to tastes and reach more audiences. This ...

Elodie Ledure, a photographer from Belgium, will present her creative works through various activities in Hanoi this month during her visit to Vietnam at the invitation of the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation in Vietnam to celebrate European Day (May 9) and the International Biennial Photo Hanoi’23. Accordingly, she will hold a solo exhibition Orange Wounds at the National Library of Vietnam, Hanoi, from May 10 to 16.  The 38-year-old photographer will join the collective exhibition with international artists on the theme of La Mode at the Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Zone from May 12 to 30.  According to Elodie Ledure, Orange Wounds evokes fragility by questioning women. Meanwhile, the fashion photography that she pursues is anchored in a form of reality, a natural aesthetic. The compositions that unfold in natural contexts or constructions are different from the atmospheres and the usual representations of fashion photos.  A photo taken by Elodie Ledure. ...