Lifestyle

Viet Nam celebrates a diverse Tet
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – Throughout the nation, Vietnamese are preparing to welcome the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and the coming spring in their own special way. Many of the 54 ethnic groups that make up the mosaic of Vietnamese life have their own unique approach to Tet,...
Buffalo procession to celebrate New Year
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam - Khmer ethnic minority people in the Mekong Delta often organise a traditional festival named ’Buffalo Procession’ on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. This special festival has been held from generation to generation. According to the...
Ngoc Anh – ASEAN golden vocalist
22/01/2009 05:00
Born in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, Ngoc Anh has developed her singing talent since she was very small. Her childhood performances were introduced on national TV for several times. Lookatvietnam - Born in the northern coastal province...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 23/1
22/01/2009 05:00
Millions of flowers bloom in HCM City markets; Youth Cultural House celebrates Tet holiday; Khanh Hoa resort offers special Tet package; Travel firm slashes package tour prices The Lunar New Year atmosphere is literally blooming across HCM City with its...
Hue exhibit breath of springtime air
22/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – An exhibition featuring the work of 57 painters and sculptors on the theme of spring has opened in Hue city . The 58 entries range from oil to silk to lacquerware paintings. An exhibition featuring the work of 57 painters and sculptors on the...
“A Millennium Wish”
22/01/2009 05:00
Artisans of the XQ embroidery company is planning to create a monumental manually embroidered painting named “A Millennium Wish” and present it as a gift to the Hanoi city on the occasion of its 1,000th founding anniversary. 1/ Artisans are embroidering...
Orchids bloom at HCMC’s Spring Flower Festival
22/01/2009 05:00
Over 100 varieties of orchids grown by Taiwanese floriculturist Zhou Yu Chi are on show at the Spring Flower Festival at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tao Dan Park. The predominantly red color of the Taiwan Garden at the Spring Flower Festival in HCMC. Red is...