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Preservation of Duong Lam ancient village
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam - Participants at a seminar on the preservation of traditional cultural values in Duong Lam Ancient Village discussed ways on how best to promote the historical and cultural values of the village, while at the same time contributing to its socio-economic...
The Legend is Alive hits cinemas
22/01/2009 05:00
The Vietnamese film The Legend is Alive has hit cinemas in time for the Lunar new year. The film is chock-full of burgeoning actors and singers and looks set to be a big hit. The film’s director and scriptwriter, Luu Huynh, spoke about the film. Director Luu...
Designer to show collection in Rome
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – Designer Minh Hanh’s haute couture tho cam (brocade) collection was selected to represent Vietnamese designers at Alta Roma High Fashion 2009 in Italy on January 31. Roman holiday: Designs by Minh Hanh will be shown in Rome, Italy next Saturday....
Anh Tuyet to sing throughout Vietnam
22/01/2009 05:00
Anh Tuyet, who is famous for singing pre-war songs, and her band, the ATB are about to have their first shows at the Hanoi Friendship Palace from January 29-31. Singer Anh Tuyet. They will bring the show to the ancient capital city of Hue city on...
HCM City’s circus artists begin Taiwan tour
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – A delegation of 40 circus performers from Ho Chi Minh City left for Taiwan on Jan. 22 to participate in an international circus festival in Taipei. A delegation of 40 circus performers from HCM City left for Taiwan. (Photo: Internet)...
Preservation of a cultural treasure takes step forward
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – An important form of traditional Vietnamese music is one step closer to being preserved for future generations to enjoy, thanks to a planned database, which, once complete will contain all there is to know about Nha Nhac, or Hue city royal court music....
Central Highlands Festival in Saigon’s heart
22/01/2009 05:00
To welcome the New Year, the Saigon Zoo will organise a festival featuring the Central Highlands’ special identity from January 26 to February 1. A nha rong (house on stilts) built in the zoo. Saigon Zoo is the largest zoo in HCM City. It has 590...