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The London College for Design and Fashion (LCDF) presented its fashion show, Xpressive , on the runway at Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District. This event marked the grand finale of the Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2024 , captivating the audience with a unique blend of fashion and self-expression. Each Xpressive collection showcased on the runway told a story of self-discovery and the unapologetic celebration of the designer’s personality. It served as a platform for these talented individuals to express their distinct identities while vividly portraying their stories and emotions through their designs. Their ideas, like fiery flames, ignited a passion, creativity, and dedication that resonated with the audience.  The fashion show, organized by LCDF-Hanoi, aimed to raise funds for ethnic women. Photo: Xuan Tung Some of the collections drew inspiration from childhood memories, family ties, and the enchanting city of Hanoi. These designs emanated warm and genu...

The Vietnam Military History Museum’s new campus, located on Thang Long Boulevard in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District, has completed its first phase of construction, which began in 2019, with a substantial investment of VND2.5 trillion (approximately US$101 million). This state-of-the-art museum showcases an impressive collection of approximately 150,000 artifacts, including rare and nationally treasured items. The museum’s design is a striking tribute to Vietnam’s rich history, with a 45-meter-tall Victory Tower serving as a prominent centerpiece, commemorating the momentous occasion of Vietnam’s proclamation of independence by President Ho Chi Minh in 1945. As you step into the outdoor exhibition area, you’ll find a powerful display of weaponry and equipment. On the left, discover the tools of resistance and defense used by the resilient Vietnamese military and people during their struggles against French colonialists and American forces. On the right, examine the armaments employed by...

On every visit, she is greeted by the warm and friendly owners who inquire about her family. With a smile, she mentions that her son brings her to this quaint spot to indulge in a bowl of bánh đúc – a Vietnamese savory treat. Bánh đúc is a unique Vietnamese dish, a type of savory rice pudding with a delightful chewy texture. It’s typically topped with a mouthwatering combination of ingredients: minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, crispy fried shallots, and mung beans. But the true star of the dish is the light fish sauce that ties all the flavors together. At the stall located at 116/2/3 Phan Dang Luu Street, a bowl of bánh đúc is an explosion of flavors. The same ingredients are layered together, with the seller skillfully drizzling a generous amount of fish sauce on top, creating a perfect harmony of tastes and textures. A bowl of ‘bánh đúc,’ a savory Vietnamese treat, costs VND30,000 (US$1.18) at this hidden gem in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Dang Khuong The aroma of fri...

Hoan Kiem District authorities, in coordination with Hanoi’s Department of Culture and Sports, are continuing their efforts to make the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake more attractive, according to Nguyen Quoc Hoan, Deputy Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee, who spoke to Hanoimoi Newspaper. Could you share the achievements of the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings on weekends, seven years after its launch?  Local and foreign visitors enjoy many activities in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times In 2016, the Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee, with the approval of the city government, opened  the weekend pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings  to build a community-oriented space, improve the living environment, and highlight the values of local tangible and intangible cultural heritage to preserve, honor, and introduce Hanoi’s history, culture, and peo...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, the Administration of Rimini city, Italy-Vietnam Foundation, Fulgor Cinema, Fellini Film Library and Museum, Rotary Clubs in Romagna, Rimini, Rimini Riviera, and Cervia Cesenatico jointly organized the event. Marco Leonetti, the person in charge of Rimini Film Library and Museum, stated that the screening of the Vietnamese film is one of the special activities organized by the museum to promote relations between both sides, especially in terms of art and culture. Nguyen Thai Hoc, Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, highlighted that this event signifies a further step in cultural and art collaboration between Vietnam and Italy. He added that it holds even more significance as it took place in Rimini, the hometown of the late talented director Federico Fellini. “Jasmine,” which participated in the Asian Film Festival in Rome in May of this year, is one of the representative films of Vietnam. It depicts the everyday life of Vietnam, show...

After a hard-working and restless week with no breaks, everyone would love to embark on a journey to seek for a tranquil destination and let themselves rest in the embrace of nature, and the famous garden houses in Hue can be the perfect choice for you. Many tourists are drawn here to immerse themselves in its alluring natural scenery and comfortable atmosphere, which these places offer that will make you fall in love for the first time. The garden houses are a unique feature of Hue. The houses are traditional, privately owned, and set in attractive formal gardens. Some have connections with the old Royal Imperial Court. Hue traditional architecture has long been closely associated with the natural environment. The garden houses reflect this association. Each is highly individual – house and garden, people and scenery, plants, clouds, and water co-exist and blend with each other in a harmonious context. 1. An Hien Garden House Photo: An Vien Garden When we talk about th...

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha co-chair press conference after their talks. Photo: VNA Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha co-chaired an international press conference after their talks on November 16, providing information related to the talks and major orientations to promote all-around cooperation between the two countries. PM Prayuth spotlighted the significance of President Phuc’s official visit to Thailand, saying that it ushers in a new era in the bilateral relations. Thailand and Vietnam are countries playing important economic and trade roles in the region, both in terms of scale and development potential, with a trade and investment linking system, he said. He said at the talks, the two sides agreed to strengthen close economic cooperation to promote socio-economic recovery in the two countries and the region, especially in trade, investment, transportation and digita...

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