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The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, VOV citied the organizers of the Hue Festival 2023. The event is expected to see the participation of several renowned names in international contemporary music scene, including pop stars from the Wallonia-Bruxelles delegation of Belgium, Andrienne Mack-Davis and DJ Julian Heughan, aka 32french, from the US, French songwriter and singer Sébastien Tellier and electro-pop singer and songwriter Malik Djoudi, as well as Korean jazz singer Young Joo Song. In which, as American Art Envoys, Andrienne Mack-Davis and 32french will also be performing at the US – Vietnam Friendship Festival, and the BridgeFest Music Festival 2023. American Art Envoys, Andrienne Mack-Davis and 32french will also be performing at the US – Vietnam Friendship Festival, and the BridgeFest Music Festival 2023. Furthermore, popular Vietnamese

The association between classical music and grand theaters is deeply rooted in the historical development of both art forms. Theaters such as the Vienna State Opera, La Scala in Milan, and the Royal Albert Hall in London, or the Hanoi Opera House have become iconic settings for performances of symphonies, operas, and other classical works. In Vietnam, the appreciation of classical music has taken a unique twist – far from the conventional setting, individuals indulge in the timeless melodies while leisurely sipping a cup of tea. This experience artfully unfolds within a special project called “Schubert in a Mug” which began three years ago. The beautiful “Two Pieces for Violin and Piano” by French composer Lili Boulanger opened the intimate and cozy 30th session of Schubert in a Mug which was founded by soloist, as well as chamber and orchestra musician Phan Do Phuc. Phuc has been appointed principal cellist of many reputable orchestras such as the Napa Valley Festival Orchestr

The festival, slated to be held from November 24 to 27 on the section of Le Loi Street from Pasteur Street to Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, is the first public event on the street after seven years as the street was earlier blocked for the construction of an underground station of the city’s first metro line. The street was reopened to traffic at the end of August this year after the last construction barriers were removed. On behalf of the organizer of the 2022 ASEAN Food Festival, Ho Xuan Lam, vice-president of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, said on Tuesday that during the event, dishes of ASEAN countries are to be introduced to visitors. At an ideal venue, the festival is expected to welcome a large number of visitors to participate in cultural, artistic, and culinary activities.  Consulates general of ASEAN countries in Ho Chi Minh City have introduced businesses specializing in both restaurant-style and home cooking to take part in the event. Therefore,

Some must-try dishes include Banh cuon Cao Bang (Cao Bang Steamed Rice Rolls), Vit quay Lang Son (Lang Son roasted duck),  Canh ca Thai Binh (fish soup of Thai Binh Province),  Bun bo Hue (Hue Noodle Soup with Beef), Sup luon Nghe An (Nghe An Eel Soup),  Nem nuong Nha Trang (grilled pork rolls of Nha Trang City), or Com tam Sai Gon (Sai Gon Steamed Broken Rice). If you haven’t had an occasion to visit different regions across the S-shaped strip of land, why not travel through the culinary path? Right in the capital city, there are countless eateries serving regional specialties, whose flavors are fairly close to the originals. Banh cuon Cao Bang Different from other versions of Hanoi’s steamed rice crepes, which are usually eaten with sweet-and-sour sauce,  Banh cuon  Cao Bang is served with broth made of pig’s bones. Photo: Tu Nguyen Regarding the recipe, there is basically no distinction between Cao Bang’s Banh cuon and those from northern localities like Th

Located in Van Mieu Park, Cao Lanh City Book Street attracted crowds of students and parents to visit the new cultural spot and take a look at thousands of books. As this is the first book street in the Mekong Delta region, it is understandable that everyone coming in and out of the province would pay attention to it. After the opening ceremony, local people have the opportunity to read books in the large and comfortable space of Van Mieu Park. Promoting reading culture On the opening day, November 19, many parents and children visited the book street to enjoy the newest entertainment location. The book street covers an area of 10 hectares in Ward 1, Cao Lanh City and is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. This is the first book street in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region and the fifth in the whole country.  In addition to 19 stores, Cao Lanh City Book Street also offers a variety of opportunities to gain experience on the culture of Dong Thap, enjoy calligraphy, drink lotus tea, try hand

PM Pham Minh Chinh (centre) chairs the teleconference on IUU fishing prevention and control on December 1. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for concerted efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while chairing a teleconference with 28 coastal provinces and cities on December 1, VNA reported Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported that IUU fishing has been reeled in since the European Commission issued a “yellow card” warning five years ago. However, problems and shortcomings remain, regarding which an EC delegation gave recommendations on during their third inspection recently, MARD noted, adding that the EC also highly valued Vietnam’s strong political resolve, especially the drastic directions delivered by the Government and the PM. At the meeting, ministries, sectors and localities pointed out causes and obstacles, looked into international experience, and proposed solutions to prevent IUU

Trich Sai Ancient Village in Tay Ho District, Hanoi is one of six ancient villages in the ancient Ke Buoi region, bearing precious memories of Thang Long Citadel’s glory days. The village not only stands out for the craftsmanship of Linh cloth – a type of silk favored by kings, but also for numerous relics of historical values. Centuries-old village The hundred-year-old Thien Nien Pagoda in Trich Sai Village. Photo: VNA Like many villages in the Ke Buoi region, Trich Sai lies on the alluvial plain along Thien Phu and To Lich rivers. Thanks to fertile deposits, the village’s history and culture have been built up over centuries and incredibly enriched. It is not clear when the village of Trich Sai appeared, but many documents show that this place has existed since the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1527). Therefore, it is now nearly 600 hundred years old. Trich Sai Village is located in a privileged location, next to the romantic West Lake. The people of Trich Sai always pro

Cuc Phuong National Park, the first of its kind in Vietnam, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment today [December 2], one of the most important sites for biodiversity and eco-tourism in the 42% forested Southeast Asian country. Vietnam’s oldest national park with more than 22,000ha has inspired the world with the values of nature, of an intact jungle, and conveyed a message of animal rescue and forest stewardship. Nguyen Minh Chinh (3rd left) , Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, in the release of animals at the park. Photo: Bao Ninh Binh    Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, said Cuc Phuong had been the prototype of the establishment of 33 other national parks nationwide since its establishment in 1962. He said the success story of preservation in Cuc Phuong is contributed by three main factors, namely the early recognition of the forest’s role by Vietnamese leadership in environmental protection, the international support, and

For the first time in the Guide’s history, the MICHELIN inspectors will evaluate quality restaurants in Vietnam’s two largest cities. A delicious specialty of Hanoi is the Bun thang (vermicelli noodles with assorted toppings). Photo: Luk Lak Vietnamese Restaurant According to MICHELIN Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec, the Guide has been looking at Vietnam’s gastronomic scene for quite a long time. He emphasized: “With a fascinating food heritage and history, distinctive and unique flavors, iconic recipes and well-known delicacies, Vietnamese cuisine has carved its way to popularity around the world.”  “Supported by locals where eating out has always been a true way of life, as well as by talented restaurateurs, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are two gourmet gems that deserve to be fully celebrated. We can’t wait to present our first Vietnamese restaurant selection, which our famously anonymous inspectors have already started to realize in the field,” he ad