Lifestyle

Secrets of Vietnamese mummies explained
05/12/2009 05:00
The secrets behind mummies found in Vietnam are being explained in a new book by Nguyen Lan Cuong. Cuong talked about his research in this area over the past 30 years. Ass. Prof. Nguyen Lan Cuong (middle) and the mummy of Buddhist monk Vu Khac Minh at the Dau...
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 14/12
05/12/2009 05:00
Delicious int’l dishes showcased in HCM City; Photographic exhibition “Mekong – river linking cultures” opens in Can Tho; Largest-ever embroidery painting to be finished on time Delicious int’l dishes showcased in HCM City A culinary festival...
Exhibition reveals Mekong as river of life
05/12/2009 05:00
Museum visitors contemplate objects reflecting the culture and traditions of people living along the Mekong River . Nine stories of the lives, dreams and struggles of people living in the three Mekong River nations of Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia are now...
Male supermodel to compete at Mister International 2009
04/12/2009 05:00
The Silver Cup winner of the Vietnam Supermodel 2009, Vinh Thuy, will go to Taiwan on December 8 to participate in an international beauty contest for men, Mister International 2009. Vinh Thuy has busily prepared for this event. He practiced dancing...
Phu Tho welcomes international sculpture camp
04/12/2009 05:00
An international sculpture camp entitled “Impressions of Hung Vuong ancestral land”, the second of its type, opened at the Hung Kings Temple Complex in Phu Tho province on December 3. The opening ceremony of the international sculpture camp in Phu Tho....
Classic drama to go on puppet stage
04/12/2009 05:00
Based on the classic drama “Mussel, Oyster, Snail and Clam”, director of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre Nguyen Hoang Tuan, has produced a puppet performance entitled Nang Hen. A secene from Nang Hen. VietNamNet Bridge - Based on the classic...
To have and to hold
04/12/2009 05:00
Ho Chi Minh City wedding planners spare no expense on no-holds-barred extravaganzas, but Hanoi couples prefer simpler, quieter parties. Celebrity wedding planner Long Kan ( not pictured ) organized this âcampingâ wedding for a young couple in...