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30/09/2008 05:00
China’s “Orphan of the Zhaos” to be on Vietnamese stage; More precious gongs found in Kon Tum; French novelist to exchange views with readers “Orphan of the Zhaos” a classical tragedy of China will be performed on the Vietnamese stage by late...
Crochet and cubes key to fashion success
30/09/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Quang Huy is the head designer of the Garment 10 Joint Stock Company, a popular brand among the professional crowd. The 32-year-old designer shares his experiences and the secret of his success in the fashion industry. A design by...
Miss World 2010 to be held in Nha Trang
30/09/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - After Miss Universe 2008 pageant, Vietnam will host another international beauty contest, Miss World, in 2010. Miss World Organisation Chairwoman Julia Morley and Hoang Kieu, RAAS General Director, sign the agreement on organising Miss...
Folk music is a mere phone call away
30/09/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - At a time when the modern music industry in Vietnam is producing mostly flash-in-the-pan pop stars, modern technology is starting to prove convenient in keeping traditional music alive. Quan ho singers Fans of quan ho...
Vietnam has no Oscar nominee
30/09/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – According to VietNamNet’s sources, “Black Forest” was not approved to represent Vietnam at the 2009 Oscars because it was not commercially screened for at least seven consecutive days. A scene from Black Forest. VietNamNet Bridge –...
Miss Vietnam organizers to be censured
30/09/2008 05:00
A local newspaper and the organizers of Miss Vietnam 2008 are to be rebuked for breaking the contest guidelines, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) said on Monday. Spokeman To Van Dong said the ministry agreed with its inspectors that Tien...
Skilled craftsman helps preserve Khmer culture
29/09/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Thach Tu is a stalwart in the southern province of Tra Vinh, well known for not only restoring Buddhist idols but also for making pictures and paintings using leaves. Thach Tu and his artwork: a portrait of President Ho Chi...