People support strapped Saigon zoo with increased visits despite higher ticket prices
Despite higher ticket prices, people flocked to the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien) in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, the first day of the ongoing three-day New Year holiday, in an effort to help the Vietnam’s oldest zoo raise ticket sales that have been hit severely by COVID-19.
UK nail magazine gushes over Vietnamese manicurist
Scratch Magazine, a U.K. publication on nail fashion, has hailed Dang Ngoc Quynh Anh for her ‘Futuristic’ nail collection. Alex Fox, its editor in chief, said in an article published in August that she was “intrigued and delighted” with the nail art created by the Saigon manicurist, also known as
Movie star Ánh plays leading role in TV series about farmers in the 1940s
A scene in the 35-part series Cay Nưoc Mắt (Tears of the Rubber Trees), a TV show featuring the lives of poor farmers living at rubber plantations owned by French firms in the 1940s. The farmers faced violence and abuse from their overseers. The series impressed viewers after it aired on Hồ Chí
Market fair in Hanoi highlights culture of northern mountainous region
A market fair showcasing products of the northern mountainous region has been held in the Culture-Tourism Village for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi’s outskirts district of Son Tay from Friday till Sunday to promote the culture of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups. Along with art performances
Australian newspaper headlines charm of Hanoi’s street food, history
Australia’s ABC News has recommended the Vietnamese capital Hanoi to tourists, underlining the attractions of its culture, history and street food. Suggesting that Hanoi should be a part of future summer trips when the Covid-19 ordeal is over, it says the city is a mixture of the smells of food
Young singers gain int’l achievements in 2020
Although 2020 was a tough year for the entertainment industry in Viet Nam as well as the rest of the world, young Vietnamese singers gained outstanding achievements at international music award events. By Phương Mai Young songwriter and singer Jack has released his latest MV Đom Đóm (Fireflies) as
HCM City celebrates New Year with year-end performances
Firework performances were held at 12pm yesterday at Thủ Thiem Tunnel in District 2, Landmark Tower in Bình Thạnh District and Đầm Sen Theme Park in District 11. — Photo courtesy of the organiser HCM CITY — HCM City has hosted a series of cultural activities to celebrate the New Year. A music gala
People flock to the streets in major cities to celebrate New Year
HCMC revelers take photos of fireworks using their phones – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – Thousands of people crowded the streets in major cities such as Hanoi, Hue, Danang and HCMC last night to welcome 2021, enjoying explosive music performances and stunning firework displays to ring in the New Year.
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