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Duong Quoc Dinh’s photographic arts
VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Quoc Dinh is known not only for his nude photos but also his huge number of international prizes. Duong Quoc Dinh (left) receiving an award in Italy.VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Quoc Dinh is known not only for his nude photos but also his huge number of international prizes. Though the photographer has not given any solo... Read more
Idecaf plans drama for children on X-mas
VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City-based Idecaf has arranged a special performance for children this Christmas, entitled “Mermaid’s Daughter,” which will begin on December 19 at the Ben Thanh Theatre. A scene from “Mermaid’s Daughter” The show is based on a drama called “Mermaid,” which was introduced by Idecaf in... Read more
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 18/11
Scholar talks about Vietnamese opera; USSR-trained artists hold exhibition; Loreto Fest 2008 scheduled for November 29; Vietnam Idol finals kick off Scholar talks about Vietnamese opera On November 18, Prof. Dr. Tran Van Khe gave a presentation about hat boi (Vietnamese opera) at his house at 32 Huynh Dinh Hai, Binh Thanh distrct, HCM City. The presentation... Read more
Giant telephone sets national record
VietNamNet Bridge - A telephone 3.2m high, weighing 302kg, was recorded as a Vietnamese record this morning. VietNamNet Bridge - A mobile phone 3.2m high, weighing 302kg, was recorded as a Vietnamese record this morning. This giant hand phone, which looks like a Nokia, works like a normal one. It was produced by the Thanh Xuan Vocational Training Centre... Read more
Classic concert by two young artists
VietNamNet Bridge - Pianist Tran Thu Le and conductor Nguyen Anh Son will perform in a concert at 8pm, November 21 at the HCM City Conservatory of Music, 112 Nguyen Du, HCM City. Pianist Thu Le and conductor Nguyen Anh Son The concert will be a solo show by pianist Thu Le, with music works by J. Haydn, C. Franck, A. Khachaturian, A. Scriabin và Tchaikovsky,... Read more
Farmer eyes record as Ho Chi Minh’s biggest fan
VietNamNet Bridge – A farmer in the southern province of Soc Trang has been nominated for the Guinness Records Viet Nam, because of his 30-year obsession with the life and times of President Ho Chi Minh. Ho Ho Ho: Nguyen Van Nhung (right) shows off his collection to visitors.Nguyen Van Nhung, who lives in Thoi An Hoi Commune, Ke Sach District has spent... Read more
Vietnamese-Belgian singer in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Quynh Anh suddenly appeared at the King’s Day held by the Belgium Embassy in Hanoi with “Bonjour Vietnam,” the song that has been widely attached to her name. Bich HanhUpdate from: http://english.vietnamnet.vn//lifestyle/2008/11/814115/ Read More →
European music festival to entertain Hanoi, HCMC
Belgian jazz band There Is an Eiffel There will perform at the European Music Festival 2008 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City A music festival featuring artists from 10 European countries will start in Hanoi on November 25. The European Music Festival 2008 will feature concerts by well-known performers from November... Read more
The legend continues
Film star Tran Quang (R) with renowned actress Tham Thuy Hang in the 1971 film Nhu hat mua sa (Like a drop of rain) Nearly 40 years have passed since Tran Quang began his film career in Vietnam. The famed actor has been dubbed Vietnam’s Marlon Brando as well as Anh de (the King of cinema). And at 66, the veteran... Read more
Ancient Hue culture in spotlight at heritage festival
VietNamNet Bridge – The former imperial city of Hue will be the central theme of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Festival, scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 21-25. The ‘Week of Hue Culture’ will feature images harking back to ancient Hue through the staging of exhibitions showcasing traditional crafts and cuisines, art performances,... Read more
