Lifestyle

The big picture
08/02/2009 05:00
Three time Academy Awards-winner Sir Michael Caine (L) and director Phillip Noyce on the sets of acclaimed 2002 film âThe Quiet Americanâ in the northern province of Ninh Binh Cultural diversity, stability and untapped...
World-class pianist Mukaiyama Tomoko to perform in Hanoi
07/02/2009 05:00
Look At Vietnam – The world-class pianist, Mukaiyama Tomoko, will perform ‘A Night of Beethoven’ at the Hanoi Opera House on February 11-12, with a programme featuring the Piano Concerto No1 in C Major and Symphony No.1. Photo: tomoko.nl Born in Wakayama,...
Spring festival of northern mountainous emigrants to Bao Loc
07/02/2009 05:00
Look At Vietnam - People from Tay, Nung, Dao and Mong ethnic minority groups have preserved their specific features through customs and folklore games during festivals. A folklore game. Tay girls enjoying in a folklore game....
Hot to trot
07/02/2009 05:00
Vietnamâs first Miss Bikini International contestant says sheâs ready to win. Though sheâs never competed in an international beauty contest, 21-year-old model Huynh Thi Thanh Tuyen is confident sheâll do well at...
ABBA tribute band to rock Vietnam next week
07/02/2009 05:00
FABBA, the renowned ABBA tribute band from Australia, is set to entertain Vietnamese fans next week with songs by the legendary seventies Swedish band. The group will arrive in Hanoi on Thursday...
3D city
07/02/2009 05:00
A sketch of the Thang Long Citadelâs ramparts Agroup of artists are hustling to complete a 3D film about Hanoi in time for the capitalâs 1,000th birthday celebration. Built in 10 AD, the Thang...
Golden Kite Awards: too few movies for selection
06/02/2009 05:00
February 10 is the deadline for film companies to send their submissions to the Vietnam Cinema Association to be eligible for the Golden Kite Awards 2009. A scene from “Lonely” by director Bui Thac Chuyen. According to the Vietnam Cinema Association,...