US author: lost and found in Việt Nam

For American scholar Jack Weatherford, a professor of anthropology at Macalester College in Minnesota, Việt Nam is a country that evokes memoirs and feelings. He lost his father due to the war in Việt Nam, that’s why he felt a deep sympathy with the local people.

 

Việt showcases his ‘Puzzle Pieces’

Contemporary, chiseled puzzle pieces made of iron, bronze, aluminum and wood are on display at the exhibition “Puzzle Pieces” by sculptor Lương Văn Việt.

Lacquerware exhibition

The exhibition, Lacquerware – From Inspiration to Reality, shows the unique shapes, splendid colours and decorative patterns symbolising Eastern culture created by Hanoia.

Romanian artist discovers Vietnamese traditional fine arts

When young Romanian artist Sergiu Moise told people that he has mixed blood, half Vietnamese and half Romanian, most people believe him, because he speaks Vietnamese language like a local, lacking the foreign accent that most foreigners have when they speak.

Oktoberfest in Việt Nam

The German Business Association’s annual Oktoberfest event will be held from Sept 19-22 at Hotel Nikko Saigon on 235 Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street in HCM City District 1.

Israeli expat offers self-defence classes in HN

Every Friday morning, a group of women gather under the shade of trees in Quảng Bá Park in Hà Nội’s Tây Hồ District to practise a style of martial arts that might be new to some : Krav Maga.

Japanese architect to present his concept

An exhibition revealing the harmonious relationship between architecture and the environment presented by Japanese architect Takashi Niwa is on-going in Hà Nội.

French comic books on show

An exhibition on French comic books will take place in Hà Nội with participation of famous comic painters Alexandre Clerisse và Aurelie Neyret.

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