Lifestyle

Burning incense is more than colored smoke
25/03/2010 05:00
The burning of incense has been a sacred tradition in Vietnam for centuries. Its roots are tied to religious belief and the practice is tied to festivals, ceremonies, . . . A visitor burns incense at Quan The Am Pagoda in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District....
Many more Vietnamese records to be recognized
24/03/2010 05:00
The Vietnam Record Book Centre (Vietkings) will recognize 32 national records at a ceremony in HCM City’s Binh Quoi 2 tourist site on March 27. The super-size calendar (2.5mx3.7m, 800kg). Among the 32 new records, there will be 20 new personal...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 25/3
24/03/2010 05:00
Champa culture exhibition in Danang; Ha Long Tourism Festival to kick off next month; Lancome brand chooses Vietnamese-American instructor; Feature film on President Ho Chi Minh to be screened Champa culture exhibition in Da Nang The Cham Sculpture...
Reporters pick musical winners
24/03/2010 05:00
An awards ceremony for the most outstanding individuals and agencies who have made great contributions to Vietnamese music this year will be held at Ha Noi. Looking sharp: Singer Ha Anh Tuan in the poster of album Saigon Radio, which has been nominated as Album...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 24/3
23/03/2010 05:00
Vietnamese paintings displayed in Korea; Photo exhibition to welcome anniversary of city’s liberation; City book fair attracts more than 700,000 visitors; Cosmetics brand chooses Vietnamese-American instructor “Ao dai” by Duong Bich Lien. Vietnamese...
Abundance of young singers
23/03/2010 05:00
Regardless of complaints about a music market overloaded with new singers and new songs, many contests still seek more new voices. Contestants of a singing competition in HCM City. Just walk around some crossroads or roundabouts in HCM City and one...
Ca Tru troupe joins ranks of singing elite
23/03/2010 05:00
A recently formed professional ca tru (ceremonial singing) troupe called the Thang Long Ca Tru Troupe has given its first official performance to a Ha Noi audience. Jam session: Ca tru singer and dan day player Pham Thi Hue city (middle) performs at Giang Vo...