This year’s event aims to recognise the important role that books play in social life and acknowledge the contributions of collectors, composers, and printing and publishing houses in the promotion of the book reading movement among the community. It also raises public awareness about the importance of reading books, while heightening the responsibilities of relevant agencies and social organisations in building a culture of reading in Vietnam. Diverse and exciting activities are planned for the event at the National Library of Vietnam, including an exhibition displaying documents on the role of books and knowledge in social life, the benefits of literacy to accumulating useful knowledge, staying abreast of developments in science and modern technology, and developing a broad understanding of the world as the best preparation for the rapidly changing times. The Vietnam Publishers Association will host their first national awards ceremony with the participation of a large number … [Read more...] about 2018 Book Festival set for April 19 in Hanoi
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Hanoi police break up illicit ring that smuggles 2,200 pills of synthetic drugs
Police in Hanoi have broken up a ring that smuggled more than 2,200 pills of synthetic drugs from central provinces to northern localities. The municipal Department of Police has discovered the racket which transported narcotics from central Vietnam to the northern provinces of Lang Son, Bac Ninh, and Bac Giang for distribution. Following an investigation, police were able to identify Do Duy Thu, who resides in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, as an important link in the gang, responsible for the transportation of the drugs. Thu had five prior convictions and finished his jail term in 2016. Competent agencies started following the smuggler as he was traveling from the Vietnamese capital toward the central region. The drugs are confiscated by police officers. Photo: Tuoi Tre The suspect was caught red-handed as he headed back to the north with the illegal products. Officers apprehended Thu and confiscated his car, which was containing over 2,200 pills of synthetic drugs and about 500 … [Read more...] about Hanoi police break up illicit ring that smuggles 2,200 pills of synthetic drugs
French Cultural Centre in Hanoi opens new branch
French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary addresses the opening ceremony of L’Espace Ha Dong (Photo: VNA) Addressing the opening ceremony on April 6, French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary noted that L’Espace Ha Dong is launched right after the France visit of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. He expressed hopes that learners of French courses held by the centre will act to foster cultural relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, Rector of the Hanoi University of Architecture Le Quan said that the opening of the centre inside the university will create a multicultural environment for students of the facility, facilitate easy access to the French culture, especially architecture. Students of the university can also have more opportunities in studying in French universities thanks to the centre, he added. Quan pledged that the Hanoi University of Architecture is always willing to cooperate with the centre in … [Read more...] about French Cultural Centre in Hanoi opens new branch
Then singing performance in Hanoi
Then singing performance (Photo provided by the Organizing Board)Hosted by the Viet Bac Arts and Culture College, Viet Communal House Group and the Management Board of Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, the event will draw the participation of artisans, artists, lecturers of Then singing and students studying Then singing at the Viet Bac Arts and Culture College. The first part consists of ancient original Then songs with extracts from rituals associated with the life of Tay and Nung ethnic minority groups, while the second one includes the performance of eight Then songs loved by masses of people. The highlight of the program is that there is no microphone amplification so audience members can listen to songs in the most authentic and emotional way. In addition, they will also participate in exchanges with artisans and artists to understand more about the arts of Tay and Nung ethnic groups. Then singing is a form of art combining literature, music and dance, and has … [Read more...] about Then singing performance in Hanoi
Madonna lily flowers brighten Hanoi streets
Considered the symbol of April in Hanoi, Madonna lily has appeared on bicycles along streets of the capital.In early season, the price of Madonna lily is quite expensive, but many people still buy it to enjoy.Unlike other flowers such as roses and daisies appearing all year round,This kind of flowers isn’t too brilliant, it only has white colour and is surrounded by green, In spite of being mixed with other flowers, Madonna lily still prominent.On these days, Hanoians often meet bicycles full of Madonna lily flowersThe blooming flower buds are held carefully by a net.Tay Tuu and Quang Ba flower villages of Hanoi grow a lot of Madonna lily flowers.To have Madonna lily in April, growers must plant the bulb in September and October of the previous year.Vietnamese Madonna lily flower is smaller and shorter than the western one.Madonna lily flower create a typical April for Hanoi. BTA … [Read more...] about Madonna lily flowers brighten Hanoi streets