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Many challenges have emerged in the equitisation of State-owned film studios, particularly the Viet Nam Feature Film (VFS) Studio, Culture Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien said yesterday. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks yesterday with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry. Speaking with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry, Thien said he was concerned that local artists, because of limited resources, were struggling to make classic Vietnamese movies, which were once the highlight of the local film industry. “Foreign and commercial movies are likely to exert greater domination over the industry,” he said, adding that it was important to collect ideas from experienced artists and create competitive advantages for local movies. Former president of the Viet Nam Cinema Association, Tran Luan Kim, said that … [Read more...] about State-run studios need more Government help

Former French ambassador Jean Noel Poirier, who has a passion for the Vietnamese people’s customs, Hanoi’s history, architecture, and popular dishes has expressed his fascination by making a documentary entitled 'Mon Hanoi’ (My Hanoi). The documentary has been screened at the L'Espace French Cultural Centre in Hanoi and on VTV1 channel, much to the joy of Hanoi lovers. Former French ambassador Jean Noel Poirier The most impressive images, as seen in the documentary, are not only the well-known architectural works of Hanoi such as the Opera House; Long Bien Bridge or the Hanoi Cathedral, but also very familiar images of daily life in Hanoi.  With simple, honest viewing angles and unfamiliar colors, the documentary captures the scenes of markets, old apartment complexes, and especially the labour class, such as a barber, motorbike driver, and a woman on a bicycle wearing a conical hat as she … [Read more...] about Former French ambassador – A Frenchman finds Hanoi’s soul

Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen, a leading cai luong (reformed opera) performer in the 1990s, will stage a live show in HCM City next week. With her first live show in HCM City after 15 years in the US, Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen (Right) will treat theatre lovers to traditional cai luong songs. Thousand Love at the We Lounge will be her first live show in the city after 15 years of living in the US.   "I’ll sing original traditional tunes for theatre lovers," said Huyen. Huyen is hoping that the event, which will feature an orchestra of traditional instrument players, will please her fans. "To make an impression, I need to offer productions with my own style," the 48-year-old said. Huyen will sing vong co songs, which are often used in cai luong plays, such as Flowers Bloom at Night and Traditional Shirt used by Southern Women.  The highlight of the concert will be excerpts from cai … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-American artist returns home for cai luong show

VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of worship objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks in the country by the Viet Nam Book of Records. A collection of worshipping objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks by the Viet Nam Book of Records. — Photo courtesy of Pham Dat Entitled Phuc Loc, the collection includes 42 pottery pieces such as vases, incense burners and dishes. Artist Pham Dat and co-workers spent 180 days working on it. Dat created the collection with traditional enamel and gold inlays, intended to bring good fortune to owners. Dat is the owner of Gia Toc Viet Pottery Brand at the Bat Trang Village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. He previously made some cracked-enamel vases that received the certification from the Viet Nam Book of Records as … [Read more...] about Pottery collection sets record

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Tran Huyen My competed in Miss Grand International 2017’s national costume contest in the central province of Quang Binh on October 12. Huyen My wears a traditional long dress (Ao Dai) which weighs 30 kilograms. The national costume is designed by Ngo Nhat Huy. She confidently performs on the stage. The dress is inspired by patterns at the Hue Imperial Citadel. … [Read more...] about Huyen My shines in national costume contest at Miss Grand pageant

Vietnamese representative Huyen My will wear a traditional long dress (Ao Dai) weighing 30 kilograms in the National Costume competition at Miss Grand International 2017 pageant on October 12. The national costume has been made by designer Ngo Nhat Huy. The dress is inspired by patterns at the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. Huyen My will compete in the National Costume competition at Miss Grand International 2017 pageant in Quang Binh Province on October 12. The pageant has drawn the participation of 80 contestants. The grand finale will take place on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 25. VOV/Tien Phong … [Read more...] about Stunning images of Vietnam national costume at Miss Grand pageant

Archdaily, the world's most popular architecture website, recently showcased a three-storey house in Nha Trang City. The house is located in a new urban area in Nha Trang City. It is designed by Chon.a Architects. The architects created a soft sun shadow curtain which was inspired by Vietnam’s traditional architecture. The modern materials used are steel and wire mesh. Wooden furniture in the living room. In the kitchen. The light and shadow elements are transmitted appropriately based on the visual perception of biology for each age group of family members. From outside to inside, between the spaces, the light is always enough and dark areas are light enough to feel comfortable. In the bathroom. … [Read more...] about Nha Trang house featured on Archdaily

VietNamNet Bridge – The 19th century home of scholar Huynh Thuc Khang in the central province of Quang Nam will get a facelift with an investment of VND50 billion (US$2.2 million) approved by the provincial People’s Committee. Fitting memorial: The Scholar Huynh Thuc Khang House in Tien Phuoc District in Quang Nam Province has preserved many artifacts and documents related to the patriotic scholar’s revolutionary ideas. — Photo panoramio.com The project will be implemented in the 2017-19 period, including leveling of the surface to extend its total area to about 20,500 sq.m and upgrading the road, water, electricity and lighting systems. The main hall, exhibition and reception rooms will also be renovated, as will the surrounding garden, park, tea hill and lake. “The aim of the project is to promote the values … [Read more...] about Scholar’s memorial house to be renovated

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese blockbusters will be shown for free for a month at CGV cinemas nationwide. Secrets and lies: The horror - romance film Co Hau Gai (The Housemaid) is about the life of a young housemaid, played by Nhung Kate. — Photo starpress.com The Free Movie programme began today and will run until November 9 at 15 cinemas in 10 cities and provinces, namely Ha Noi, HCM City, Da Nang, Vung Tau, Hau Giang, Rach Gia, Can Tho, Tra Vinh, Yen Bai and Ha Tinh. The films to be presented include the romantic comedy Em La Ba Noi Cua Anh (Sweet Twenty) (December 2015), which earned VND26 billion (more than US$1 million) at box offices nationwide after just a week in theatres. The film was directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh based on the original movie Miss Granny of South Korea, which performed so well across Asia … [Read more...] about Blockbusters to be shown for free

VietNamNet Bridge – A team calling itself "Three Idiots" was named the winner of the first Wonderful Da Nang tourism experience contest at an awards ceremony in the central city yesterday.  Creativity: A photo of a Da Nang beach shown at the award ceremony of the tourism experience contest. — VNS Photos Cong Thanh The contest, which included writing about impressions of various city landmarks and photographing them, was aimed at promoting creativity among young adventurers and explorers, as well as tourism. The team’s writing, video clip and photos of the city’s landscape and destinations during their a four-day visit to the city beat the other nine finalists and brought it VND100 million (US$4,400), including VND60 million ($2,600) in cash and a trip to South Korea. The B-Waves team won a prize of … [Read more...] about Three Idiots win Wonderful Da Nang contest