World tea sommeliers to compete in Huế

Tea sommeliers from around the world are going to compete in a skill competition in the city of Huế in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế later this week.

Côn Đảo Island – Two experiences in one trip

When Lý Thu Trang set foot on Côn Đảo Island, the first thing she saw was a coconut tree, its trunk bent over on the white sandy beach. It’s exactly like the scenes she often sees on postcards. Now it appears in front of her eyes.

Books, films on cultural heritage launched

HCM City's District 5 on Thursday launched the English and Chinese versions of the book Tự hào di sản văn hóa quận 5 (Proud of District 5’s Cultural Heritage) to promote cultural preservation.

 

Virtual reality resurrects ancient Rome bit by bit

Gazing upon the splendours of ancient Rome is no longer a luxury reserved for visitors to the Italian capital, as temples opened their doors internationally with a digital project launched on Wednesday after decades of planning.

Vietnamese-American brings his passion for basketball to VN

For half his life, Mychal Tú Nguyễn, a 44-year-old Vietnamese-American living in HCM City, has been teaching basketball to youth and adults, and since 2010, has been the CEO of the Việt Nam Basketball Academy and Việt Nam Sports Academy.

 

Balade en France food and wine event on Dec 1-2

Balade en France, the largest French food-related event in HCM City, will be held from 3pm to 10pm on December 1 and 2 at Hoa Lư Stadium on 2 Đinh Tiên Hòang Street in HCM City’s District 1.

Thảo Điền Farmer Market on Sunday

The Thảo Điền Farmer Market will be held from 10am to 4pm on Sunday (November 25) at the Soma Art Lounge on 6B Lê Văn Miến Street, Thảo Điền Ward, in HCM City’s District 2.

TPD screens Filipino crime movie

During the third week of its Southeast Asian movie month, the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will present a screening of the Filipino film On the Job on Friday, November 23.

Book about cultural differences launched

Former director of the French Institute in Việt Nam, Eva Nguyễn Bình, will present her book Thanh Lịch Như Người Pháp – Hiếu Khách Như Người Việt (As Elegant as the French – as Welcoming as the Vietnamese) with a launch at l’Espace tomorrow, November 23, at 6pm.

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