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Overseas Vietnamese Commemorate Lunar New Year Festival in Kuala Lumpur

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The opening event on January 27 was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia, Dinh Ngoc Linh and his wife, Mohamed Amin – Senior Director in charge of events and domestic tourism in Malaysia, Mohamad Shahrir – Senior Deputy Director of the ASEAN region under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, and several representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysian businesses, and overseas Vietnamese. Following the lion dance performance to kick off the festival, Tran Thi Chang, President of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, gave a speech expressing her delight at the participation of overseas Vietnamese in the event. She highlighted that the Lunar New Year is the most significant traditional festival for Vietnamese people to reflect on the past and convey good wishes for the future. National dance performance by members of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association. Photo: Hang Linh/TTXVN She emphasized her commitment to continue acc
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Ti Top Island: One of the World’s Most Stunning Beaches

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Ti Top Island is renowned for its stunning scenery and pleasant weather, making it a must-visit beach destination. Occupying a small area of 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands in the Ha Long Bay, located in the Quang Ninh province of northern Vietnam. The island’s captivating view and excellent location attract a significant number of tourists every year. The island is named after Gherman Titov, the pilot of the Vostok II spacecraft, who made his journey just four months after Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight on April 12, 1961. Ti Top Island is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making it a must-visit beach destination. Photo: KKDay Gherman Titov was the first person to capture pictures of Earth from space, conduct biomedical experiments, and communicate via radio. In January 1962, Titov visited Vietnam at the invitation of President Ho Chi Minh. During his visit, he and President Ho Chi Minh named Island No. 48 as T
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Japanese Exhibition Showcases Vietnamese Fine Arts through Wood-Engraved Paintings

The exhibition showcased a total of 38 artworks by 34 talented artists who have studied at the Faculty of Painting at Vietnam University of Fine Arts. In his address, painter Nguyen The Son, the curator of the project “Dialogue with Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints”, emphasized the aim of the event to promote visual art practices influenced by Vietnamese cultural values and traditional fine arts. “It has also encouraged traditional creative practices and inspired young artists to nurture their passion for artistic creativity,” said Son. Le Xuan Kieu, the director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature, highlighted that the exhibition has contributed to transforming the Temple of Literature into a vibrant creative space in the capital. The post Japanese Exhibition Showcases Vietnamese Fine Arts through Wood-Engraved Paintings appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .
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Nine Vietnamese Children Paintings Compete in International Contest in Japan

The announcement of the group of artworks occurred at a recent award ceremony for the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest in Vietnam. A total of 150 Vietnamese children were named winners of the contest, with 15 first place, 15 second place, 30 third place, and 90 consolation prizes awarded to the most exceptional entries. The contest was launched in September 2023 by Toyota Vietnam in partnership with the ‘Thieu nien Tien phong va Nhi dong’ (Young Pioneers and Children) Newspaper, targeting children aged eight to sixteen from all regions of the country. The organizing committee reported an overwhelming response from students, receiving over 550,000 submissions. The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest has been held annually by the Toyota Motor Corporation since 2004. Since then, the event has attracted the participation of eight million children from 140 countries and territories worldwide. The contest has been held in Vietnam since 2011. The post Nine Vietnamese Children Paintings Compete
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Hanoi’s First Bike-Only Lane Set to Open

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The Hanoi Department of Transport has announced that Hanoi will soon have a new 4km long and 4m wide cycle path along the To Lich River. This dedicated bicycle lane, which will pass through the Cau Giay and Dong Da districts, is set to open on February 1, 2024. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe and convenient transportation option for cyclists in the city. The cycle path will connect Lang Station of Cat Linh – Ha Dong Metro Line and No.8 Station of the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line. The total investment for the project is estimated to be VND65 billion (US$2.64 million). There will be six public bicycle stations along the route, including two major stations at the Transportation University and Lang Station. These stations will provide approximately 100 bicycles and electric bikes to cater to the needs of Hanoi’s residents and students. In addition to the cycle path along the To Lich River, Hanoi also plans to designate the sidewalks around Hoa Binh Park and Hoang Minh Thao S
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Buzz, Bump, Goal! Drone Football Takes Center Stage at CES

Five red drones are competing against five blue drones in a thrilling drone soccer match. Controlling the drones from outside the playing field ensures safety for all. The game lasts for three action-packed minutes, with the drones protected by globe-like shields, zooming around, colliding with each other, and bouncing off the green field. Their mission: to score goals by maneuvering a drone through the opposing team’s “donut,” a hoop suspended 3.5 meters in the air that lights up when a goal is achieved. Sean Greenhalgh, a professional drone soccer player and former Trader Joe’s employee, reveals that he discovered this emerging sport during a drone photography course about a year ago. Now, he serves as the captain and main striker for Team USA, alongside teaching children aged four and older the sport. While it may be a niche profession, Greenhalgh appears to be doing well and enjoying his role. Jasmine Lee, the match commentator, explains that an engineer, who happened to be a mas
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Vibrant Decorations Adorn Hanoi for Lunar New Year Celebration

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Posters are displayed everywhere throughout the city, some with the messages “Happy New Year 2024 – the Year of the Dragon,” “Happy New Spring,” or “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” Office buildings across Hanoi are adorned in red as part of the festive celebrations. A large banner has been erected at the headquarters of the Hanoi Party Committee, displaying the message “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” The festive atmosphere can be felt on every corner of the capital city. The Lunar New Year holiday is the largest celebration in Vietnam, lasting for seven days this year for State employees. Many venues have undergone major transformations to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Large posters have been placed on the main streets of the capital city to welcome the Lunar Year of the Dragon. As the new year begins, local residents are hopeful that the economy will rebound from
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