Lifestyle

Diplomats enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk songs
05/05/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Many delegates from the diplomatic community and parliamentarian delegations, including Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem, have attended a cultural exchange to enjoy the quintessence of Vietnam’s love duets. Quan ho singing. (Hon...
Residents ruin historic railway vestige in Da Lat
04/05/2009 05:00
The oldest and most beautiful railway station in Indochina has become very dirty and run down as residents have been allowed to encroach on its premises. A woman about to cross the railway from Da Lat Station on one of the four paths created by the residents....
Love knows no borders
04/05/2009 05:00
Model Kim Hong and her British husband A lack of gender prejudices keeps the knot tied tight when a Vietnamese celebrity weds a foreigner. Ask almost any Vietnamese female celebrity who has married...
European Film Fest returns to Vietnam
04/05/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Fourteen movies from 14 European countries will be screened at the 10th European Film Festival in Hanoi (May 11-21) and HCM City (May 21-30). Besides 14 movies from 14 European countries, the European Film Festival 2009 will include a...
Legendary General Giap’s portrait on display
04/05/2009 05:00
Painter Pham Thi Doan Thanh. VietNamNet Bridge - A portrait of one of the most prominent Vietnamese military commanders, General Vo Nguyen Giap, is on display at an exhibition, which opened in Hanoi on May 4. The portrait is a present to General...
Charity event held for Buddha’s Birthday
04/05/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – More than 400 Buddhist artworks, kung-fu performances, a tea ceremony, and calligraphy are on show at a cultural event to mark the upcoming birthday of the Buddha. Exhibition draws attention: The Venerable Thich Nhuan Tam introduces visitors...
“Ha Long Heritage Gala” performance
03/05/2009 05:00
A “Ha Long Heritage Gala” performance was held at night on May 2 on Bai Chay wharf in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province. The unique and impressive event is the last in a series as part of the 2009 Ha Long carnival. Among performance...