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Vietnam's Minh Tu sparkles at Miss Supranational 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - Minh Tu is the Vietnamese representative at Miss Supranational 2018, which is taking place in Poland.

H’Hen Nie to showcase “Banh Mi” national costume at Miss Universe 2018

H’Hen Nie, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2018, recently announced she will wear a “Banh Mi” inspired outfit for the upcoming national costume themed segment of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant.

VN representative Tuan Anh among Top 10 Manhunt Mr. Popularity

Recently the official facebook page of Manhunt International 2018 has announced the top 10 most popular male votes with Vietnamese representative Mai Tuan Anh ranked as high as fourth.

VN's Tieu Vy unveils introduction video for Miss World 2018

Tieu Vy, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss World 2018 beauty pageant, has released an introductory video clip that heavily features her hometown of Hoi An. 

The Stieng wedding custom of “repaying duty”

 The Stieng live mainly in Binh Phuoc province together with other ethnic groups. They have retained many of their traditional customs including the wedding custom of “repaying duty”.

Minh Tu ranks as second favourite in Global Beauties’ Miss Supranational list

 The Global Beauties website has excitedly selected Vietnamese representative Minh Tu as a strong favourite for the upcoming Miss Supranational 2018 beauty pageant.

Debussy and de Falla join forces with a world premiere

 The HCMC Ballet and Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) is presenting a program on November 29, featuring a world premiere by Spanish composer Iluminada Perez Troya.

Tuyet Tran represents Vietnam at Miss Globe 2018 competition

 Tuyet Tran, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Globe 2018, has jetted off to China to compete at the prestigious beauty pageant.

Bau Truc pottery applied for UNESCO recognition as intangible cultural heritage

 Bau Truc pottery village is located about 10 kilometers south of Phan Rang city. One of the most famous pottery making villages in Vietnam, Bau Truc has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Asia-Europe New Music Festival opens in Hanoi

 More than 300 musicians and artists from around the world has gathered at the third Asia-Europe New Music Festival 2018 that opened at the Hanoi Opera House on November 24.

Vietnamese stage director bags two Stevie Awards

 Le Hai Yen, author and stage director of the 2018 Sam Son Sea Festival, has won two prizes at the 2018 Stevie Awards given by the American Business Awards organization.

Vietnamese, Polish musicians to perform classical music

 Polish and Vietnamese artists will perform together during Polish Music Days in Hanoi on November 24, 28 and 30 to celebrate the 100 years since Poland’s Independence Day.

Anti-corruption caricatures on show

 Hot issues related to corruption were being reflected in a creative new way through drawings, according to Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department.

Medicinal herbs of the Dao people

The Dao in Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh province, are famous for medicinal herb remedies, particularly herbal baths to cure and prevent diseases. 

Vietnam’s handcrafted chocolate becomes popular

With a great passion for chocolate, Bui Darassamy, a Canadian-Vietnamese has founded Kimmy’s Chocolate brand – traditional handcrafted chocolate from Vietnam.

Vietnamese, Hungarian contemporary paintings on display

 Outstanding contemporary paintings by Vietnamese and Hungarian artists are being showcased at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on November 23. 

Painter Nguyen Quoc Huy: I forced myself to choose another way

 Despite using traditional lacquer, celebrated Vietnamese painter Nguyen Quoc Huy chose a difficult way, in which he transformed the weakness of lacquer techniques into his strength.

Quest Festival cancelled at last minute

 A popular music and arts festival planned for this weekend was cancelled at the last minute.

Cultural heritage site in Ly Son proves national sovereignty

 Like a museum of sea and islands cultural heritage, Ly Son has a long history and cultural traditions. 

Mekong Delta ethnic costumes, jewelries on display

 A display of costumes and jewelries of ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta is underway in the southern province of Vinh Long.