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Ninety-nine children from the capital city of Hanoi enthusiastically took part in the drawing contest titled “Hanoi in Your Eyes”. The contest was a remarkable feature of the Hanoi Autumn Festival, held on September 30. The painting contest gives Hanoi children a chance to express their love for the capital. Photo: VGP Young painters are given the chance to freely express their love, understanding, impressions, and expectations of their beloved capital during the 90-minute competition. The artwork effortlessly captures the rich diversity of Hanoi with an innocent and joyful spirit. It portrays the city as a harmonious blend of contemporary and ancient elements. The paintings beautifully depict the people and children of Hanoi as graceful, cultured, and advocates of peace. The paintings were exhibited on Haon Hiem pedestrian street, accompanied by a presentation of gifts and certificates to the young participants by the organizers. Nguyen Duc Tien, Chairman of Hanoi You...

On Wednesday, the 19th Asian Games commenced with the rowing competition. The Vietnamese team made an impressive start, securing a spot in the finals for four out of the six events they participated in. Nguyen Thi Giang and Pham Thi Thao came in second place in the women’s heavyweight two-oar sculls event, narrowly missing first place to their Iranian competitors. They achieved an impressive time of seven minutes and 12.57 seconds. As a result of their exceptional performance, they have earned a place in the finals. In the women’s four heavyweight coxed event, where six countries participated, Dinh Thi Hao, Du Thi Bong, Ha Thi Vui, and Pham Thi Hue secured a commendable third-place finish, completing the race in an impressive time of six minutes and 39.89 seconds. In the upcoming finals, they will compete alongside China and Japan for prestigious medals. Vietnamese rower Ho Thi Duy competes at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, September 20, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / ...

Hanoi is renowned for its culinary delights, with four dishes making it onto the prestigious list of 121 Typical Delicacies of Vietnam. These include the iconic pho (noodle soup), bun oc (vermicelli soup with snail), com Vong (dishes made from young stick rice flakes), and bun thang (vermicelli noodle with assorted toppings). Bun thang is one among Hanoi delicacies honored. On September 29, the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA) held a ceremony in Hanoi to recognize and award certificates to 121 exemplary culinary dishes selected for Phase 1 (2022) of the project “Building and Developing Vietnamese Culinary Culture into a National Brand”. The association also announced Phase 2 (2023) of the project. During the first phase, a total of 421 culinary dishes from 60 out of 63 provinces and cities were nominated. With the expertise of cultural, historical, and gastronomic experts, the VCCA carefully handpicked 121 typical Vietnamese dishes for the project. These d...

During a recent workshop in Hanoi, Associate Professor Tran Thi An, President of the Hanoi Folk Arts Association, highlighted the importance of folk artists in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the city. By transmitting the essential values of Hanoi’s ancient culture, these artists play a vital role in safeguarding the intangible cultural treasures of the capital. A performance by the Hanoi Ca tru Club at Kim Ngan Temple, No.42 Hang Bac Street. Photo courtesy of the club During a workshop titled “The Role and Responsibility of Artisans in Protecting and Promoting the Value of Hanoi’s Intangible Cultural Heritage,” she emphasized the significance of folk artists in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. These artisans possess a social responsibility to safeguard and promote the values associated with cultural heritage. According to researcher Le Hong Ly, it is crucial for folk artists to play a more active role in educating the community, partic...

Hanoi-based photographer Tran Viet Van, from Lao Dong (Labor) newspaper, received an honorable mention at the 20th International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 in the US. Van’s entry, titled “The Rhythm of Time,” consists of nine color photos and was recognized in the Press Photo category. The photos showcase the daily life and activities of Cuban people in Old Havana and Trinidad during his visit to the Latin American country in November 2022. Some of the images from this series have previously won an Honorable Mention in the Press Photo category at the World Master of Photography Awards in Austria and a Third Prize at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year in the UK, the world’s leading award for food photography. The IPA 2023 received over 15,000 entries from 120 countries worldwide. Esteemed photography experts from the US, the UK, France, Germany, and Italy selected excellent works in various categories for exhibitions and publication in books. The winners in categories s...