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A burning issue

January 25, 2010
A burning issue

Burning joss paper at Huong Pagoda in Hanoi. Experts and Buddhist monks say a Chinese custom of burning joss paper to venerate ancestors should be stopped because it is wasteful and superstitious. Luxury villas, horses, fancy clothes, expensive imported cars and cell phones.There is nothing too good when it comes to ensuring your loved ones [...]

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Bat Nha monastery offers peace, tranquility

January 23, 2010
Bat Nha monastery offers peace, tranquility

SGGP reporters recently left bustling Ho Chi Minh City for Bao Loc – a town in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong – for a visit to Bat Nha monastery. Bat Nha monastery located near Bao Loc town in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong (Photo: SGGP)We were enjoying the peaceful and poetic [...]

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Buddhist women discuss role in tackling global problems

December 30, 2009
Buddhist women discuss role in tackling global problems

The role of Buddhist women in tackling emerging global issues is being discussed during a one-week international conference that opened yesterday in HCM City. Ceremony welcomes domestic and international Buddhist women to the 11th international conference held in HCM City on December 28.The 11th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women has gathered more than 4,000 [...]

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HCM City commends community heroes

May 9, 2009
HCM City commends community heroes

District 5’s Fatherland Front Committee has recently commended local organizations and individuals that have made meaningful contributions to the community. Mr. Le Van Canh (R) chairman of Tue Thanh Club –House offer scholarship to a poor studentFor many years now, residents of District 5 have widely known about the charity meals offered by Tu Duc [...]

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SOCIAL IN BRIEF 5/5

May 5, 2009
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 5/5

Storm strengthens, might change course; Vietnam Buddhist Sangha holds celebration in Moscow; 2010 National Tourism Year to be launched in Hanoi; Number of third-borns rises by 1 percent; Former Chinese specialists honoured Storm strengthens, might change course Tropical storm Chan-Hom, which was formed from a depression in the East Sea, has regained category status as it [...]

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Hanoi’s ancient dances wake up

March 2, 2009
Hanoi’s ancient dances wake up

The “Fairy” dance.VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Dancers’ Association and local residents have revived traditional dances which date back hundreds of years. For the last three years, Hanoians have had a chance to watch Hanoi’s unique ancient dances at the New Year’s festival. In early February, nearly 300 amateur artists joined a special dance festival at [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...