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Hanoi’s brocade “king”
03/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Artisan Do Dinh Duoc from Trieu Khuc village, Tan Trieu commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi is called the “king” of Hanoi brocade because the old man has created a unique brocade weaving technique . Artisan Do Dinh Duoc Duoc...
Ly ready to shine at Miss World
03/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese beauty at this year’s South African Miss World pageant is ready to perform in the Miss World Talent round - if she is picked. Lines of ladies: Duong Truong Thien Ly (centre) at the Miss World competition. â File Photo...
‘Rockstorm’ set to sweep the country
03/12/2008 05:00
Nu-metal band Microwave will perform in the upcoming “Rockstorm” tour Vietnam’s biggest rock tour will make a triumphant return this week after capturing great acclaim in its first go around last September....
Dance of the heart
03/12/2008 05:00
Twenty-nine-year-old John Huy Tran has choreographed many shows and worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor since moving to Ho Chi Minh City. A visit to his homeland three...
Miss World: Thien Ly’s various choices for talent competition
03/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Contestants in the Miss World 2008 are gearing up for the talent competition, an optional portion. Vietnamese contestant Thien Ly has prepared several items in case she is chosen. Thien Ly was chosen to representative Asian contestants...
Four countries unite in Christmas carols
03/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese singers and HCM City orchestra members will perform with their Canadian, Korean and Australian counterparts in a special music programme tonight at the city’s White Palace Convention Centre. Holiday cheer: Maestro Simon...
Ca tru headed for world recognition
03/12/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Musician Dang Hoanh Loan, the late deputy director of the National Music Institute, collected information and documents to submit to UNESCO in the hope that ca tru would be recognised as a World Cultural Heritage. VietNamNet...