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On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Netherlands – Vietnam diplomatic relations, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hanoi and Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum co-organize the exhibition “Blooming Light, Soaking Light” – introducing the masterpieces of Dutch artists from the Golden Age to the end of the 19th century. The exhibition are curated by art researcher Do Tuong Linh from the collection of Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands. Delegation from the organizing committee cut ribbon to open the exhibition “Blooming Light, Soaking Light” (Photo: Trinh Ngoc Anh). Inspired by the poem “We Silver Beings, Misty Light, Plants Growing” by the famous Dutch poet Herman Gorter, the exhibition “Blooming Light, Soaking Light” explores and rediscovers different notions of “light” through the works of art by Dutch master painters. The exhibition explores “light” from the symbolic, metaphorical, as well as technical perspective. Examining nea...

Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu presents flowers to a typical Vietnamese intellectual at the event. Photo: VNA 100 outstanding Vietnamese intellectuals in Japan gathered at an event held on May 27 by the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Japan (AVIJ), under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, VNA reported. Attending the meeting were Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu; Bui The Duy, Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, deputy minister of Science and Technology; Vu Quoc Huy, director of the Directors of the National Innovation Center and 100 typical Vietnamese intellectuals across Japan. In his remarks, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu stressed that Japan has been a destination for many generations of Vietnamese to work, study and develop their career. From 2000 to now, the number of international students in general and the Vietnamese community has continuously increased over the ye...

Cua Van fishing village (Ha Long, Quang Ninh) Photo: @travelwwithhanza Earlier this year, Cua Van was spotlighted by some international travel sites, claiming its irresistible charm. This fishing village was selected by the travel advice website Travel and Leisure as one of the 10 most beautiful coastal destinations in the world, also voted in the list of beautiful villages and small towns around the world by the Huffington Post. It is also included by travel website Journeyetc as 1 of the 16 most beautiful ancient villages in the world. Don’t miss out on any of these activities to make sure you enjoy your Cua Van trip to the fullest: (Photo: baoquangninh) Swimming Tourists’ favorite thing to enjoy in Cua Van is swimming in the clear sea. Although located in Ha Long. – Vietnam’s most popular destination, Cua Van fishing village is still a hidden gem that still retains its natural, primitive, and very clean beauty. The water welcomes you with the feeling of re...

A “non” dance performance at the ceremony held at UNEFA on May 26. Photo: VNA The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and the National Experimental Polytechnic University of the Armed Forces (UNEFA) of the Latin American country held a ceremony on May 26 to wrap up a cooking class and a “non la” (Vietnamese conical hat) dance class at the school, VNA reported. In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My thanked the Venezuelan Ministry of Defence and UNEFA for opening the cooking and “non la” dance classes. Presenting the certificate and emphasising the significance of the course at the closing ceremony, the ambassador emphasised that this is a meaningful activity in the series of celebrating the 133rd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh. He congratulated the learners on completing the courses and expressed his hope that they will help introduce the typical dishes and the iconic “non la” dance of Vietnam to Venezuelan people. The Vietnamese ambassador presents t...

The pond spans an area of nearly 1,000 square metres, providing a beautiful background for guests to snap check-in photos. A white lotus flower in full bloom at a lotus pond in Tam Hung commune in Thanh Oai district of Hanoi Each white lotus features thick petals, with each flower having a charming scent that is widely enjoyed around the pond. The white lotus pond has not only lured local visitors, but has also commanded the attention of many freelance photographers. Lotus flowers can be seen entering full bloom around May, with this typically lasting until August. Each day the site attracts between 50 and 200 arrivals, with visitors keen on snapping wonderful pictures alongside the picturesque flowers. The post Pure white lotus enchants flower lovers in Hanoi appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Keep an eye on Vietnam on World Cup...

June is approaching with a wide cultural offer for children throughout Hanoi on International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1, and the Summer vacations. The musical The Old Fisherman And the Shark will start this Summer with a series of performances for children. Inspired by the classic tale of the old fisherman and the goldfish, the musical promises to amuse child audiences. Scriptwriter Dinh Tien Dung said audiences would recognize familiar characters from the classic tale and be surprised by many new factors.  A scene in the musical  The old fisherman and the shark. Photo courtesy of Rose Media During the 70-minute performance at the Friendship Cultural Labor Palace on May 30 and 31, the musical used modern music and lighting technology to recreate the world of aquarium fish, which is both vivid and enchanting. It conveys to all audiences the human message that a dream can come true with hard work and positive living. The harmony between emotiona...

An exhibition titled “100 Traditional Brand Identity Proposals for Hanoi” is underway at 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Exhibition House in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, and will run until June 4. Organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts, the exhibition is expected to be a platform for students to showcase their creativity and ideas and a celebration of Hanoi’s traditional and cultural heritage.  Branding proposals are on display at the event. Photos: The Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts   The 100 branding proposals were created by students at the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts after conducting thorough research on traditional handicraft villages and products.   The proposals mainly focus on Hanoi’s traditional handicrafts and products, such as Dao Thuc Village’s water puppet, Bat Tran g  Village’s pottery, C...