Lifestyle

Karaoke captures Vietnam
24/11/2008 05:00
Vietnamese youngsters sing karaoke in Ho Chi Minh City. The type of entertainment has become a popular feature of Vietnam’s social scene. Invented in Japan, Karaoke has taken the world – and Vietnam – by storm....
In the right framework
24/11/2008 05:00
Keith Hewitt shows how he framed Hoang Anh Tuan’s 2008 Olympics silver medal Just a few steps from Notre Dame Cathedral - Ho Chi Minh City’s famous landmark - a picture framing shop is celebrating its tenth anniversary...
World’s largest coffee cup comes back for a refill
24/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The largest coffee cup in the world, made by Bien Hoa Vinacoffee, will be on display at the second Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival from December 10-14 at the Biet Dien Museum in the Central Highlands’ city of Buon Ma Thuot. In showing...
Culture ship to berth in HCM City
24/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – The Nippon Maru, a ship that set sail from Japan carrying 328 youth ambassadors from Japan and the 10 member nations of the ASEAN grouping at the end of October, will dock at HCM City’s Sai Gon Port tomorrow. The sailing trip spanning 11...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 25/11
24/11/2008 05:00
Youth Theatre to offer free shows for students; FIAP exhibition to present 120 photos by senior photographers; Vietnam-Korea cooking festival 2008; Int’l children draw for “ Pottery Road ” A scene from Stereo Man Youth Theatre to offer...
Artists open gallery for Hue painters
24/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Two artist brothers have set up a gallery in the heritage city of Hue city last Saturday, which they hope will become a rendezvous for painters to work, meet each other, and showcase their works. Workspace: Exhibits at New Space,...
Solo performance for young pianist in City
23/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Young pianist Tran Thu Le, after six years of studying in Russia, is returning to the stage with a solo performance in HCM City. Obvious talent: Young pianist Tran Thu Le. Le will appear with the HCM City Music Conservatory,...