Lifestyle

Seminar eulogizes king-monk who unified Vietnam Zen Buddhism
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - A seminar on the life and achievements of King Tran Nhan Tong, who unified many Zen Buddhism schools in the 13th century, was organized Thursday. Monks burn incense at An Sinh temple which worships Kings of the Tran dynasty in Dong...
Traditional music show brings old styles to youth
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Pop and dance tunes dominate HCM City’s entertainment scene but traditional music is finally getting its due with a cai luong (reformed opera) show this week. Contestants Vo Thanh Phe (L), Vo Thi Tri and Le Quoc Phong (R). (Photo:...
Book unveils My Son history
26/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The most comprehensive historical and archaeological assessment of the My Son heritage site to date has been gathered in a newly published book titled Champa and the Archaeology of My Son. My Son was a Hindu temple complex within the...
Film and theatre school gets ready for the big time
25/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Cinematography and Theatre College (HCTC) is set to upgrade into a speciality university this year. Grown up fun: Students from the HCM City Cinematography and Theatre College stage a show for children. The college will be...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 26/11
25/11/2008 05:00
2008 National Exhibition of Artistic Ceramics; Vietnam wins prize at international stamp exhibition; Vietnam Culture Festival in Moscow 2008 National Exhibition of Artistic Ceramics A national exhibition of artistic ceramics will be held at...
Artists urge Government to keep closer eye on arts scene
25/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - With galleries mushrooming around the country and exhibitions of paintings, performance art, spatial arrangement, and installation art being held without licenses, the government should have closer oversight of the arts scene, artists said at a...
Thang Long and Hue share in common history
25/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Archeologists and historians from Vietnam and abroad attended an international workshop in Hanoi on Nov. 24-25 on the huge cultural and historical value of the Thang Long-Hanoi Royal Citadel. The historic site, located at 18 Hoang...