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The film Tro Tan Ruc Ro (Glorious Ashes) has been selected to represent Vietnamese cinema in the preliminary round of the 2024 Oscars category for international film. The invitation was extended by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences based in the US. If the film qualifies for the official competition round, it will be competing in the Best Non-English Film category. This film marks the return of director Bui Thac Chuyen after a 10-year absence since his last film, Loi Nguyen Huyet Ngai (The Curse of the Blood Wormwood). Phuong Anh Dao, playing Nhan, in a scene of “Glorious Ashes”. Glorious Ashes is an adaptation of two short stories by novelist Nguyen Ngoc Tu: Tro Tan Ruc Ro and Cui Muc Troi Ve (Rotten Firewood Returns). The film tells the story of the devastated people of Thom Rom hamlet, a poignant fishing village in Ca Mau province. Glorious Ashes revolves around the unusual love lives of three women, presenting a contrast between their tumultuou...

Vilda, the former head coach of Spain’s national women’s soccer team, has been replaced by his assistant, Montse Tome. This decision comes after the suspension of RFEF President Luis Rubiales due to allegations of non-consensual behavior during the World Cup victory celebration. The new board formed after Rubiales’ suspension terminated Vilda’s contract without providing a reason for his dismissal. The RFEF thanked Vilda for his contributions to the growth of women’s football, highlighting Spain’s World Cup victory and high FIFA rankings. The controversy surrounding Rubiales has sparked a national debate on women’s rights and sexist behavior. Interim President Pedro Rocha issued an apology on behalf of the RFEF for Rubiales’ inappropriate conduct. Vilda had faced criticism from players last year who called for his resignation and better conditions for the women’s team. Despite these issues, Rubiales had initially praised Vilda and offered him a lucrative new contract. Currently, the to...

The highlight of the event will be the introduction of crafts to visitors, including the traditional brocade weaving of Thai and Muong ethnic groups, silk weaving of the H’Mong ethnic group, Zeng weaving of the Ta Oi ethnic people which is recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, the weaving tradition of the Ba Na and Ede ethnic groups, and the traditional embroidery of the Khmer ethnic group. Artisans will perform their traditional weaving process during the event, with visitors also able to join the process. Within the course of the festival, brocade items from 54 ethnic minority groups nationwide which are considered as souvenir gifts for both domestic and foreign visitors will be put on sale. Cultural and art performances will also be staged during the weekends. In addition, traditional dishes of the Ede, Kho Mu, Tay, and Thai ethnic people will also be served at the village for guests to sample. The occasion will see visitors given the chance to enjoy playing...