Lifestyle

UK Film Week to kick off in Hanoi and HCM City
19/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese cinema lovers are to be charmed by the British Council’s UK film week which has an eclectic mix of feature, animation and short films set against an ‘urban’ backdrop and titled ‘Urban Tales’ taking place from October 24 to 31...
Two new plays bring on cynical laughs
19/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – As plans for development fill with glowing images of a better future, two new cynical comedies are drawing laughs on the downsides of modern life. Funny problems: The play Hoc Gia tells of a false rise to fame thanks to the influence...
Art in royal tombs captured on film
19/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – A group of young researchers have completed a photo collection featuring art designs and inscriptions on old royal tombs in central Vietnam. Cultural heritage: A centuries-old tomb in Quang Tri Province. The researchers of the...
VN holds show on Russian first ladies
18/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – As the wives of Russian leaders, the country’s first ladies were more than just partners and mothers, but had important political, social and economic influence on this great nation. Russian dolls: Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova...
Ancient capital Hoa Lu proposed for UNESCO recognition
18/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – A seminar was held in northern Ninh Binh Province on Oct. 17 to discuss the cultural value of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Trang An eco-tourism resort. Scientists affirmed that Hoa Lu is an important cultural and historical site...
Vietnamese dance served hot at Italian music night
17/10/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Local performers will stage a concert of Italian music and Vietnamese dance at HCM City’s Music Conservatory on Sunday. Thankful and sorry: Young dancer and choreographer Thanh Phuong will debut her latest dance piece at a concert in...
Living legengds
17/10/2008 05:00
Village barber Nguyen Huu Khanh is renowned for his captivating tales in Quang Nam Province Nearly every village in Vietnam has a revered individual known for their sage wisdom, enchanting tales or historical knowledge....