Lifestyle

Cultural, sports, tourism fair - exhibition scheduled in Hanoi
07/04/2009 05:00
For the first time, an exhibition of the achievements in the fields of culture, sports and tourism will be held at the Vietnam Fair Exhibition Centre, 148 Giang Vo, Hanoi from August 3-9 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Vietnam Fair...
The Legend of Truong Son goes on air
07/04/2009 05:00
As a documentary and chronicle, “The Legend of Truong Son” is a story about the historical trail told by living witnesses. The film is being broadcasted on the HCM City Television (HTV) as of April. The historical Truong Son trail. The Deputy General...
Festival offers scents of Japan
07/04/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Hanoians can experience the sight and smell of 400 blossoming cherry branches imported from Japan for the culmination this Sunday of the city’s third cherry blossom festival. Flower power: People contemplate fresh cherry blossoms at the second...
Treasure sifter
07/04/2009 05:00
Antique collector Lam Du Xenh sifts through his old coins A herbal doctor in central Vietnam boasts a staggering collection of antiques and ancient artifacts. For 20 years, herbalist Lam Du Xenh...
Jobless singers
07/04/2009 05:00
Many star singers are in “hibernation” because they don’t have shows. This situation is expected to continue. Singer Dam Vinh Hung at his restaurant in HCM City. Economic slowdown has been hitting Vietnamese singers since 2008. The situation is worse...
City book lovers enjoy books at low price
07/04/2009 05:00
The Phuong Nam Corporation opened their book discount fair at the HCMC Exhibition House in district 1 April 7. The fair will remain open until April 12. Some visitors reading books at the section of books at discount of 40-80 percent at the fair April 7...
Stone musical instruments found in central highlands
07/04/2009 05:00
Another two sets of dan da (stone percussion instruments) have recently been discovered in the central highland province of Lam Dong, making a total five lithophones found locally to date. Another two sets of dan da (stone percussion instruments) have...