Lifestyle

Photo exhibition features bodies in motion
20/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – The “1,000 jumps” photography exhibition, held by Vietnamese artist Pham Van Duc and his Irish wife, Ciarna Hackett, is taking place at Himiko Visual CafÃ© at 324 Bis Dien Bien Phu Street in Ward 11 in HCMC’s District 10. Pham Van Duc and...
Calligraphy festival entertains capital residents
20/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – A calligraphy festival opened on Jan. 19 at the capital city of Hanoi ’s Van Mieu Street where the country’s first university – the Temple of Literature – is located. A calligraphy festival opened on Jan. 19 at the capital city of Hanoi ’s Van...
Lion, dragon displays welcome the new year
20/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam – The festive atmosphere associated with Tet (Lunar New Year) has arrived sooner than usual this year. Fighting lions: Members of the Thanh Nghia Duong Lan Su Rong team perform a lion dance to welcome the new year. A festival to highlight...
Overseas Vietnamese singers return home
20/01/2009 05:00
Many overseas Vietnamese singers have returned to perform in HCM City during Lunar New Year Festival (Tet). Singer and composer Duc Huy Lookatvietnam - Many overseas Vietnamese singers have returned to perform in HCM City during Lunar New Year Festival...
‘Charming Vietnam’ photo exhibition attracts French audiences
20/01/2009 05:00
The ‘Charming Vietnam’ photo exhibition opened at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France on January 19 on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Lookatvietnam - The ‘Charming Vietnam’ photo exhibition opened at the Vietnam Cultural...
Calligraphers’ street opens
20/01/2009 05:00
There are over twenty stalls built around The “Scholar Street,” where young and old calligraphers offer their scripts as of January 19. The event is called “Scholars’ Street.” Many people went to the “Scholars’ Street” to ask for scripts....
Unique ancient house in Hanoi crying for help
20/01/2009 05:00
This house has been in existence for one century and is the only ancient house with a garden in the heart of Hanoi. This unique cultural work is in danger. Mrs. Te has spent her life to preserve the house. Each day, thousands of people hurriedly pass...