-
Ngoc Anh – ASEAN golden vocalist
Born in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, Ngoc Anh has developed her singing talent since she was very small. Her childhood performances were introduced on national TV for several times. Nguyen Thu Hien writes. -
Nguyen Lan Ha: Two Golden Kite Awards in eight years
A Golden Kite Award was presented to Nguyen Lan Ha for the best supporting role when she was only 12, and another presented for the main actress role when she was 20, Lan Ha is a rising star in Vietnam’s film-making art. Phan Thanh Phong writes. -
1,000-year-old ploughing festival restored
The Tich Dien Doi Son Festival (King’s Ploughing Festival), which was initiated more than 1,000 years ago to promote agriculture, has been restored in the northern province of Ha Nam. -
Where is the real Quan Ho?
VietNamNet Bridge – The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan ho is sung everywhere from houses to boats. People, including cultural experts, are optimistic about the development of Quan ho. -
Vietnam may not join Miss World, Miss Universe 2009
VietNamNet Bridge – Elite Vietnam has refused to repurchase the copyright to send Vietnamese candidates to the Miss World, Miss Universe 2009 pageants. This means that Vietnam may miss the two big beauty contests this year. -
Travel writing contest begins
VietNamNet Bridge – Anyone who can write in Vietnamese is invited to participate in a writing contest with the theme of travel in Viet Nam. -
Feature Item: Legislation on violence against women
“Violence against women is always a violation of human rights; it is always a crime; and it is always unacceptable.” — United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon -
Taking home a "non la" - that is, to take a piece of VietnamTaking home a "non la" - that is, to take a piece of Vietnam
"Non la” (translated as “conical hat”) is not only a normal hat, but also one of Vietnam’s symbols of charm -
Women's Ao Dai - Symbol of Vietnamese Beauty
The history of women's ao dai, a costume characteristic of Vietnam, is also the story of changes in cultural life of Vietnamese people. -
Vietnamese Traditions
Family structure
