Nation to participate in 16th World Youth Festival (07-07-2005) HA NOI — Viet Nam will send a 135-strong delegation, comprised of students and young people representing the nation’s armed forces, ethnic minorities, religious groups and enterprises, to the 16th World Youth Festival in Venezuela from August 7-15. It is hoped that the delegation will cement solidarity amongst youth regarding the goals of a peaceful world, social progress and sustainable development. Delegates will organise activities to introduce Viet Nam to international friends, emphasising the nation’s 30 years of war and 20 years of renewal as well as current foreign policy. The festival aims to unite democratic and progressive young people and students throughout the world in their struggles for peace, national independence, democracy, equality, progress and sustainable development. — VNS … [Read more...] about Nation to participate in 16th World Youth Festival
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VN to send group to youth festival
VN to send group to youth festival (03-06-2005) HA NOI — Viet Nam’s national preparatory committee for the 16th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) outlined plans on Tuesday to send a delegation of youngsters to promote the country’s image amongst their foreign peers. Scheduled to be held in Venezuela this year, the WFYS committee hoped the Vietnamese delegation will be able to introduce event attendees to the nation’s renewal achievements. Vietnamese representatives will join activities to develop bilateral ties with progressive youth movements from around the world. Participation will also demonstrate the nation’s active interest in youth culture and their struggle towards peace, national independence, democracy and social advancement. WFYS attendees will be provided with the opportunity to participate in 16 seminars on various issues ranging from culture, information and employment, to education, science and technology. Sporting and cultural … [Read more...] about VN to send group to youth festival
Delegation renews pledge of solidarity at world youth meet
Delegation renews pledge of solidarity at world youth meet (10-08-2005) The Vietnamese student delegation marches at the opening of the 16th World Festival for Students and Youth on Monday in Venezuela. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuan Thanh CARACAS — The Vietnamese youth delegation renewed their pledge of solidarity with student and youth delegations from all over the world at the 16th World Festival of Students and Youth in Venezuela, which began on Monday. At the inaugural ceremony of the festival, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Dao Ngoc Dung, who is leading the 163-strong Vietnamese youth delegation, presented a souvenir to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The Vietnamese delegation is planning to hold two seminars on the country and the plight of AO/Dioxin victims for the youth delegates and people of Venezuela at the festival. Through these seminars, titled "Viet Nam - 60 Years of National Liberation and Socialism" and … [Read more...] about Delegation renews pledge of solidarity at world youth meet
Over 2,000 youth attend workshop on Viet Nam
Over 2,000 youth attend workshop on Viet Nam (12-08-2005) Young people attend a VNA-backed exhibition of Vietnamese Agent Orange victims in Caracas, Venezuela. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuan Thanh CARACAS — More than 2,000 young people, including students, from around the world have shared Viet Nam’s experience in the struggle for the national independence and the building of socialism at a seminar in Caracas, Venezuela. Part of the 16th World Festival of Students and Youth, the workshop, titled "Viet Nam, 60 years of national independence and socialism," introduced to the delegates documentary films and photographs of Viet Nam during its foundation, wars of independence and development. Young people from many countries including Cuba, Venezuela, India and the US spoke at the workshop. US delegate, Miloval Tucakovic, said he knew the Revolution of the Vietnamese people was just. He also believed Viet Nam would be successful in its process of doi moi, orrenewal, and its … [Read more...] about Over 2,000 youth attend workshop on Viet Nam
Youth head for global fest in Venezuela
Youth head for global fest in Venezuela (06-08-2005) Dao Ngoc Dung, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, has vowed that his union will do its utmost to promote the success of the 16th World Festival of Students and Youth next week in Venezuela. Dung heads a 164-strong Vietnamese delegation, 141 of whom go directly from Viet Nam, attending the biggest annual global youth event next week in Venezuela. The Vietnamese delegates will participate in almost all festival activities, including discussions, seminars, meetings between social activists, a court against imperialism, a fair of unity, and cultural and sports activities. The delegation will organise two seminars. The first, called Viet Nam – 60 years of National Independence and Socialism, will discuss Viet Nam’s land and people, State and Party policies, and achievements in national development and defence, while the second seminar, on the consequences of US army Agent Orange … [Read more...] about Youth head for global fest in Venezuela
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 13/6
Photographers put Ha Noi in focus A passionate love of Ha Noi by photographers Hoang Manh Cuong and Nguyen Xuan Chinh is reflected in an exhibition opening next Tuesday. Entitled Seasons Pass By, the exhibition will showcase 25 selected photos by the two artists. The pair have found the city's beauty everywhere, from small street corners to rows of trees on the pavement – or an old French house among modern high-rise buildings. The exhibition will open from 7pm on June 18 at Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel, 1 Thanh Nien Road. Visitors will also be able to enjoy an ao dai (traditional dress) fashion show featuring models in the photos. ‘Subsidy era' chinaware on display in Tay Ho An exhibition showcasing ceramic bowls and plates mostly made during the ‘subsidy era' of 1976-86 will open to the public on Friday. Collected in the past couple of years by Bookworm's manager Nguyen Kien, the blue-and-white functional ceramics made in Bat Trang, small potteries in Hai Duong … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 13/6
Int’l yacht festival in Nha Trang set for August
Int’l yacht festival in Nha Trang set for August The provincial People’s Committee of the south central province of Khanh Hoa recently announced this year’s annual International Yacht Festival is scheduled for August 2-4. Among the main activities are the opening ceremony, a yacht exhibition and a parade at Hon Tre island, a wine festival and an international cuisine show at Tran Hung Dao Park, a Gala Dinner programme, and a closing ceremony at the 2/4 Square. A concert on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, and an exchange between businessmen and yacht owners will also be held within the framework of the event. Nha Trang hosts culinary festival 2014 The opening ceremony of Vietnamese Culture Cuisine Festival 2014 kicked off in the central coastal city of Nha Trang on July 8. During the six-day festival, ninety professional chefs from across from the country will compete in a cooking contest, featuring the essence of traditional dishes from all three regions of … [Read more...] about Int’l yacht festival in Nha Trang set for August
Vietnamese youth active at world festival
The Vietnamese delegation has taken part in an array of important activities at the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students in Ecuador. At a forum called “Vietnam youth in the national process of renewal, construction and defence”, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Tran Dac Loi gave a brief of Vietnam’s history, renewal process and national construction. He stressed that the country has been realising its international integration policy and willing to be a friend and a trustful partner with all countries around the globe. Representatives from India, Russia, Ukraine, Peru and Venezuela praised achievements recorded by Vietnamese people, saying that Vietnam is an example of national defence and construction to other countries. At the international anti-imperialism tribunal co-chaired by Vietnam, a documentary film about Dioxin/Agent Orange consequences was screened, touching participants deeply. A Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese youth active at world festival
Vietnam’s activities at 18th World Festival of Youth and Students
(VOVworld) – A forum calling for solidarity with Vietnam and joining the international anti-imperialism tribunal has been held as part of the ongoing World Festival of Youth and Students in Quito, Ecuador. Tran Dac Loi of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations said Vietnam has been following an international integration policy of being ready to become a friend and reliable partner of countries around the world. Representatives from India, Russia, Ukraine, Peru, and Venezuela praised the Vietnamese people’s achievements during Vietnam’s national construction and development. The Vietnamese delegation participated in culture and sports exchanges with other countries and delivered speeches at festival workshops on poverty reduction and the preservation and development of every nation’s culture. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s activities at 18th World Festival of Youth and Students
Hanoi to kick off Vietnam-France Music Festival
Hardcore Melbourne band to rock capital Crowned Kings – a hardcore music band from Melbourne, who are making their way across Asia, will have a Saturday night performance in Ha Noi. During the evening, their performances will include songs written about current social issues, relationships and the things that mean the most to the band – hardcore music. All of the members come from a background influenced by punk, hardcore and metal bands, but all know that hardcore is the most important music in their hearts, and through this, they have formed a strong bond to find their niche with the style of music they create. The band will rock the stage at Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van Street, from 7-11.55pm. Tickets for the show are available at door. Picture books on Hoang Sa – Truong Sa published The first in a ten-volume picture book series named Than Dong Dat Viet: Truong Sa va Hoang Sa (the Vietnamese child prodigy: Spratly and Paracel) has been published by Phan … [Read more...] about Hanoi to kick off Vietnam-France Music Festival