The Sound of Revolution: How Socialist Realism Shaped Vietnam's Musical Identity
In the depths of my childhood memories lies a peculiar ritual: my grandfather feeding me baby powder while Vietnamese revolutionary songs, or “nhạc đỏ” (red music), played in the background. Without t...
Khôi Phạm in Vietnam
Cold War History With a Side of Nem Rán in Prague's Little Hanoi
Across English-speaking countries such as the US and Australia, the Vietnamese diaspora established close-knit “Little Saigon” towns whenever they settled down, founding large markets, starting financ...
A Palatial Path to Wellness at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Wellness is a word deeply entrenched in the hospitality industry with many resorts using it as a core element of their branding and services. But some resorts take it a step further. When implemented ...
From Cheap Flicks to Local Identity: A Brief History of Vietnamese Horror Films
Horror films have been a part of Vietnamese cinema for a long time, since the heyday of the country’s film industry. But the genre's journey has been challenging. For one, its track record includes ma...
Paul Christiansen in In Plain Sight
To Appreciate Tao Đàn More, Study the Park's Past, Present, and Future
Shallow shrub and fern roots tussle to send shoots, tendrils and stalks up and outwards, sprawling across uneven ground and grasping at patches of light. A musky, funky, fetid soil stink emanates from...
Resilience, Resistance Reflected in Propaganda Art Exhibition ‘Crafting a Message’
How did daily life on the battlefield look from the perspective of first-generation Vietnamese photojournalists? Why did colorful stamps and propaganda posters play such a significant role in the war ...
The Grand Ho Tram Invites Families and MICE Guests for a Radiant Festive Season
The winter holidays can be difficult in Vietnam. Work and school routines combined with a dearth of decoration around every corner threaten to dampen the spirit of the special time. However, an easy d...
Exploring the Power of an International Community at International School Ho Chi Minh City
Success at the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) can be measured according to many metrics. From IB DP test scores well above the world average to impressive academic careers post-graduat...
Ngõ Nooks: Slurping Thick Noodles and Seafood at Bánh Canh Ghẹ Út Còi
A whiff of the ocean hits you before you even step foot onto the street. In this curious corner between Quang Trung and Nhà Chung, a new form of restaurant exemplifies the vitality and variety of Hano...
Xinhua Silk Road: 2024 China Aviation Industry Conference And Nanchang Air Show Held In China's Nanchang
BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 China Aviation Industry Conference and Nanchang Air Show was held at Yaohu Airport in Nanchang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone of ea...
Xinhua Silk Road: Seven Years On, Chinese Baijiu Maker Continues To Glisten At Ciie
BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For seven consecutive years, Wuliangye, a Chinese baijiu maker famed for its time-tested flavor, impressed visitors of the China International Import Expo (CIIE)...
Paul Christiansen in Culture
An Argument for Why Võng Should Be a Staple Amenity in Every Home
Everyone should have a võng in their home.
The 10th Silk Road International Arts Festival Has Come To An End, But...
XI'AN, China, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 10, the 10th Silk Road International Arts Festival, hosted by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government and organized by the Shaanxi ...
Indonesian Think Tank Analyzes Peaceful Foundations Of China's Development
BEIJING, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by chinadiplomacy.org.cn on an analysis of peaceful development practices between China and Indonesia by Indonesian think tank:
The Line Continues To Accelerate From Vision To Reality With The Appointment Of City Design And Engineering Partners
World-class consortium appointed to lead detailed city planning for THE LINE's Phase One
Xinhua Silk Road: E. China Hangzhou Linping Holds Micro Drama Conference To Boost High-quality Development
BEIJING, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Microshort Drama Conference was held during November 5-7 in Linping District of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, gathering experts, in...
Experience Bliss At Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort: A Holistic Retreat For The Senses
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort
Khôi Phạm in Music & Arts
5 Albums to Put on While Driving Home at 12am Pretending You're in an MV
It’s 12:03am in Saigon. You've just finished a movie at the last screening of the day. The asphalt in the parking lot is coated in a layer of golden light from the streetlight. You walk gingerly to yo...
Paul Christiansen in Loạt Soạt
Examining the Role of Shame in Building a National Identity via Vietnam's Thinkers
“Shame, rather than pride, can be the basis for national identity… individuals may be motivated to move their country in a desirable direction when national shame outweighs pride.”
Old Kiln Bricks, New Porcelain Capital
BEIJING, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from en.qstheory.cn:
Zhejiang Archaeology And Chinese Civilization Series "rice Cultivation And Oriental Civilization" Exhibition Launched At China Cultural Center In Tokyo, Japan
TOKYO, Nov. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice farming constitutes an important cornerstone of Chinese and Japanese civilizations. On the afternoon of November 9, 2024, an exhibition entitled "Rice Cu...
High-quality Development More Opportunities In Jiangxi
NANCHANG, China, Nov. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): For centuries, Jiangxi Province has been one of southeastern China's most prominen...
Global Art In Shanghai: The 6th Shanghai International Artwork Trade Week
SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Art Shanghai 2024 has opened on November 7th at Hall A of the West Bund. The prestigious event, orchestrated by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shanghai...
Yunmeng County In Central China's Hubei Taps Into Rich Cultural Relics To Develop Cultural Tourism
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Yunmeng county in central China's Hubei province is leveraging its rich historical and cultural resources to boost the developm...
Crystal Clear: Pingcheng Period Glassware Of Northern Wei Dynasty
BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
Global Times: World Conference Of Classics Creates New Platform For Mutual Learning
BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on Thursday to the World Conference of Classics.
The One Destination, Together With A Singapore Investor And An Institutional Fund Collaborate To Build Vietnam's First Esg Real Estate Complex In Da Lat.
HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The One Destination officially announced an investment agreement with Singapore's Terne Holdings, a multi-sector investment group, and BTS Bernina Pri...
Exotic Qing Court Painting: Western Brushstrokes Depicting Eastern Charm
BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
Wow Jiangxi | World-renowned Wanzai Fireworks
YICHUN, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): In recent years, Wanzai County, the renowned "Fireworks Town" in Jiangxi, ha...
Global Times: Crucial Role Of Bamboo And Wooden Slips In Devt Of Chinese Written Scripts Revealed
BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the invention of paper, ancient Chinese recorded important texts on various materials such as tortoise shells, animal bones, and bronzewares. In the S...
A Celebration Of Chinese Folk Art At Qiandao Lake's Creative Life Week
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn:
Skypixel And Dji Call On Creators For 10th Annual Photo And Video Contest
Entrants Invited to Share Creativity and Win Prizes Totaling Over $170,000
Thailand Announces 2025 As The "amazing Thailand Grand Tourism And Sports Year"
Xinhua Silk Road: Yangtze River Culture And Art Season Wraps Up In C. China Hubei Yichang
BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season officially wrapped up on Monday with closing ceremony held in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province.
Global Times: Experience Peaceful Development And Win-win Cooperation At Airshow China
BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifteenth China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, will be held in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, f...
Paul Christiansen in Travel
Art, Flowers Bloom at Huế’s Hidden Museum, Lebadang Memory Space
People often think that art is distant and difficult to appreciate, but a garden is different; everyone knows how to admire a flower.
Qatar Museums Unveils Unprecedented Exhibition Of Modern And Contemporary Visual Arts And Architecture From Pakistan
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Museums opened a first-of-its-kind exhibition exploring arts and architecture from Pakistan since the 1940s.
Museum Of Islamic Art Presents Landmark Exhibition Surveying The Islamic Artistic Traditions Of Morocco
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) unveiled Splendours of the Atlas: A Voyage Through Morocco's Heritage
Could Use A Vacation Right Now: Elsa Pataky And Chris Hemsworth Partner With Experience Abu Dhabi
The Korea Heritage Agency Will Present A Korean National Heritage Media Art In Gangneung, And Las Vegas
- Presentation of beautiful images and the value of Korean national heritages using digital technology.
Why Taiwan Is An Amazing Place For Digital Talents?
TAIPEI, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World-Class Level of Quality of Life
'building Bridges For The Future Uae & China' Concludes As A Resounding Success, Celebrating Long-standing Unity And Friendship
The engaging three-day event, which took over Abu Dhabi's scenic Corniche, commemorated 40 years of UAE-China friendship as it showcased a series of cultural exchanges, live performances, workshops, a...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon Hẻm Gems
Hẻm Gems: Reliving the Joy of Jollof Rice at Saigon's Only Nigerian Eatery
Food is history. For some, it may just be sustenance, fuel for life, something to wash down quickly with sips of water to keep the body going. But the reality is that many food types have directly inf...
A New Lens On Guangxi
BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry - Courtyard Seminyak Style!
BALI, Indonesia, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This festive season, Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort invites you to unwrap a spectacular array of celebrations that promise to spread joy and c...
In Nam Định, a Village Goes All out in Festivities to Honor Their Holy Ancestor
Comprising a range of ceremonies and traditional activities reflective of Vietnam’s rice-growing culture, Keo Hành Thiện Pagoda’s annual festival is a momentous occasion for locals to pay respect to t...
2024 Global Forum On Hehe Culture Held In Taizhou
TAIZHOU, China, Nov. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China SCIO.
Archaeologists Discover Bronze Age Town Buried In Northwest Arabia, The Region's First Discovery Of Its Kind
Celebrating 40 Years Of Uae-china Friendship At 'building Bridges For The Future' On Abu Dhabi's Corniche
The event's first day saw a memorable kick-off with Emirati and Chinese dignitaries touring cultural exhibits, enjoying performances, and celebrating the UAE-China partnership.
"a Leaf Weaves Autumn" Autumn Leaf Art Festival
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the mountain ranges of Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou resembles a brilliant pearl inlaid on the plateau, renowned for its stunning natural scenery and r...
Celebrate 40 Years Of The Uae And China's Diplomatic Relations At The Upcoming 'building Bridges For The Future Uae & China' Event In Abu Dhabi
Taking place on Abu Dhabi's Corniche from November 1st to 3rd, 'Building bridges for the future UAE & China' will host a series of interactive workshops, live performances, cultural displays,...
"shincheonji Church Of Jesus Hosts 115th Graduation Ceremony Following Last-minute Venue Change"
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shincheonji Church of Jesus successfully held its 115th Religious Leaders Forum and Graduation Ceremony on October 30 at the Shincheonji Cheongju Churc...
Sjm Product Seminar Showcased Macau's Unique Charms To Japanese Visitors
MACAU, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SJM Resorts, S.A. ("SJM") has long been devoted to promoting Macau as a premier destination for international visitors. Besides actively participating in ...
Shincheonji Church Of Jesus Holds Historic 115th Graduation Ceremony With Over 110,000 Graduates, Despite Venue Change
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zion Christian Mission Center and Chairman Young-Jin Tan, from the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony by Chairm...
Synths, Dreams, and French Culture: Inside Vietnamese Duo Coïncidence's 1st EP
“When we finally finished the project, I was just like ‘Yay, we’re done!’ Then I went to sleep to go to work tomorrow. I guess life just goes by like that,” recalled Thông, a member of Coïncidence, re...
Phuong Nam Hospital Hosts Asia Healthcare Forum 2024, Bridging Local and International Healthcare
On October 29 and 30, 2024, Phuong Chau Hospital hosted the second Asia Healthcare Forum 2024 at Phuong Nam Hospital, 2 Nguyễn Lương Bằng, Phú Mỹ Hưng, District 7, Hồ Chí Minh City.
Saigon's Next Top 5 Congested Streets Are Announced. Here Are the Winners.
Local streets are buckling under the pressure of Saigon's ever-increasing population density, here are the city's most frequently jammed roads, according to the municipal Department of Transportation....
Saigon's VOH Radio Building, a Marvel of Architect Lê Văn Lắm's Modernist Intuition
In the middle of the 20th century, Vietnam grew to become one of the world’s prominent centers of modernist architecture. Saigon at the time was an economic and cultural heart of the region, with many...
French and Korean Cuisine Celebrated at Pink Pearl's Gourmet Duet Four-Hands Dinner
A meal that celebrates French and Korean cuisine and incorporates Vietnamese techniques served in a Phú Quốc restaurant designed in homage to 1920s American opulence? Such an outlandishly unique meal ...
Waste-to-Energy Plants Might Be the Remedy for Vietnam's Struggling Landfills
Lam Van Quyet lives three kilometers from the Tây Bắc waste facility in Ho Chi Minh City, but he knows exactly what time the garbage trucks arrive there.
Group Exhibition ‘In Absence, Presence’ Awakens Multi-Sensory Experience
Looking upward, downward, left and right, we follow an invisible yet powerful flow of energy in the dark, then carefully gaze at the artworks as if they are living entities. To enjoy this multi-sensor...
Tử Mộc Trà Nurtures Her Family Bond With Textile Into Installation Artworks
Tử Mộc Trà, whose real name is Phạm Thùy Dương, is a young artist born and raised in Hanoi. Her artistic pursuit was nurtured by an innate sense of creativity, family traditions, and her time spent on...
Children’s Cancer Run 2024: Together for Hope, Fighting Childhood Cancer
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham Vietnam) proudly announced details of the upcoming Children’s Cancer Run 2024. Taking place on November 17, 2024, at The Global City, Thu Duc,...
Paul Christiansen in Literature
5 Books by Vietnamese Authors Centered on Strong Female Protagonists
Literature, more than any other art form, allows people an intimate vantage point from which to witness the experiences, emotions, and thoughts of individuals drastically different from themselves. Bo...
Paul Christiansen in Loạt Soạt
In 'Water: A Chronicle,' Nguyễn Ngọc Tư Wades Into the Mekong via Vignettes
“When you’ve lived to a certain age, you don’t ask whether or not something is true, you ask which truth it is.”
In Action Together During Traveling Art Week Nổ Cái Bùm 2024
Taking place in Đà Nẵng and Hội An earlier in August 2024, the traveling art week Nổ Cái Bùm 2024 became a platform for local artists to showcase artworks, and attracted the attention of many local an...
“The Bay of Peaceful Clouds” is Home to Rare Animals and Unique Relaxation
In Sino-Vietnamese, Ninh means “peace, tranquility, and happiness,” while Vân means “cloud.” Together, they form "clouds of peace," which evoke a sense of calm freedom and gentle romance amidst the va...
Paul Christiansen in Vietnam
How to Spot a Traveling Vietnamese at the Airport? Boxes With Sharpied Names.
“If you know, you know.”
Thi Nguyễn in Food Culture
Chè, Bánh, Chả, Nem: The Curious Lives of Vietnam’s Regional Food Names
Realizing the word that one is using refers to an entirely different object in another region is a situation many can relate to. The last time this happened to me, it almost cost me a bowl of Hanoi’s ...
Is Dã Tràng Vietnam's Cutest Sand Artist or a Folk Symbol of Fruitless Pursuits?
Strolling along Vietnam’s beaches when the tides are low, one might encounter a number of whimsical patterns created by countless sand pellets. These are the works of a tiny species of crustacean call...
5 Iconic Buildings in Saigon That Showcase Vietnamese Modernist Architecture
Take a stroll along any random street in downtown Saigon, one is bound to bump into a hodgepodge of architectural styles. Sleek but boring international-style skyscrapers, tranquil Buddhist pagodas, a...
Into Saigon's Charming Hidden Third Spaces in the Shade of Bridges
Third place (noun): A space outside of one's home and workplace, where people meet and interact socially.
The Straits Opens Inviting Diners to Embark on a Journey Through Flavors
Extravagant lion dancers tumbled and leaped before cascading sparks; graceful fan dancers strutted across the stage; and a techno-backed bartender twirled cocktail shakers in front of an enraptured cr...
Khôi Phạm in Food Culture
From Kuy Teav to Hủ Tiếu: How a Phnom Penh Classic Became Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang
Originally from Cambodia, made popular by Chinese vendors and enjoyed by local diners, hủ tiếu Nam Vang captures the essence of Vietnamese history in one hearty bowl of noodles.
I Know Where the Caged Bird Sings: The Joy of Saigon's Birdsong Competition
One by one, motorbikes arrived, carrying the tell-tale cages covered with cloth and parked in the gravel lot beside the coffee shop where Saigoneer sat listening to the caged birds suspended above a p...
Khôi Phạm in Saigon Hẻm Gems
Hẻm Gems: A Streetcart Named Aoya and the Comfort of Sidewalk Ramen
The first time I tried to visit Aoya Ramen was on a Monday. The pavement where the stall should be was empty, without any trace of noodles or noren. I learned quickly that they’re closed on Mondays. T...
IN Dining Ushers in a Transformative Era for Au Lac Do Brazil
Many Saigon restaurants come and go though some endure and evolve. Au Lac Do Brazil has been long known to Saigoneers as the first Brazilian-style Churrasqueira barbecue restaurant in Vietnam with a v...
Tracing the Roots of Bến Tre's Coconut Candy via My Grandma's Family Tales
Hometown treats encapsulate within them the flavors of memories, reminding us of a land we haven’t visited for a long time. I open the jar of coconut candies from my mother and my hometown, and immedi...