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According to the parish priest of Saint Martin Church, the decorative water tank corner has been a fixture for over a year, offering a unique and welcoming space for the community. The corner features two tanks: one with filtered water and the other with refreshing iced tea, carefully prepared to ensure the ice melts slowly, providing a longer-lasting cool drink. A recent addition of a miniature display enhances the aesthetic appeal and also serves a functional purpose, helping to maintain the ice for extended periods. Motorcycle taxi drivers find respite from the heat, enjoying a refreshing drink from the charity water tanks shaded by vines outside the church on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hien Anh / Tuoi Tre The water tanks received a post-Lunar New Year makeover, with the roof adorned by winter melon vines, adding a natural and serene touch to the setting. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus, with reusable cups now ...

Ajax, who secured a 1-0 victory away to Panathinaikos in the first leg, conceded a late equalizer in the 89th minute in Amsterdam, forcing the game to a dramatic penalty shootout. The ensuing shootout broke the previous European record of 32 penalties taken in a U-21 championship semifinal between Netherlands and England in 2007, which the Dutch won 13-12. However, this game took the drama to a new level, as 34 consecutive penalties were converted before Ajax keeper Remko Pasveer became the hero. Pasveer made five saves and even scored a penalty himself, showcasing his all-around ability. Despite Dutch international Brian Brobbey missing two penalties, Ajax prevailed in the end. Pasveer, the man of the moment, expressed his surprise at saving five penalties, stating, “Five is quite a lot… I save a penalty every now and then, but I don’t think you often experience something as crazy as this.” He further added that he believed in his teammate Brobbey to score the winning penalty, but u...

Premier League teams have voted to continue utilizing VAR, despite the technology-aided officiating system receiving widespread criticism last season, with Wolverhampton Wanderers even initiating a petition for its removal. This decision highlights the league’s commitment to incorporating technological advancements into their referee’s decision-making process. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Premier League announced an initiative to enhance transparency around VAR decisions. They introduced the Premier League Match Centre on social media, which will provide near-live updates and insights directly from the VAR Hub during games. This includes information on refereeing decisions, as well as expert insights from the officiating team to clarify the laws of the game and complex VAR processes. A Premier League match ball sits on the pitch before the game between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Manchester, on May 15, 2024. Soccer Football – Premier Lea...

Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia speaks at the seminar on the contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro to Vietnam-Cuba relations. Photo: VNA Within the framework of the official visit to Cuba from August 22-24, a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by Nguyen Trong Nghia, secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the Central Propaganda Department, coordinated with the Communist Party of Cuba to organize a seminar on the contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro to the Vietnam-Cuba relations . Speaking at the event, Nghia said the speeches by Director of the Military History Research Center José M. Cereijo Torres and former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Fredesmán Turro González highlighted the profound significance and noble values in the revolutionary thoughts of the two Vietnamese and Cuban leaders. The Head of the Central Propaganda Department emphasized...

By creating opportunities for disadvantaged children with illnesses to experience the healing power of music, this activity aims to bring joy and make hospitalization, treatment, and pain less traumatic. The funding for this music activity comes from the proceeds of SPACESPEAKERS Live Concert, with KOSMIK’s President ticket class valued at VND 100 million. In order to provide comprehensive psychosocial support for disadvantaged cancer children, SpaceSpeakers Group and VinaCapital Foundation will design and implement a music workshop with a series of music-related activities covering three overarching themes: Myself (What is Music?), My Peers (Music and Humanity), and My Surroundings (Music and Nature). All the young patients will participate in 4 music stations to learn basic musical knowledge, play with the instruments, and explore themselves through music. The SpaceSpeakers Group’s artists include 16 Typh, GONZO, and TINLE. These artists will attend the event, instruct the chil...

Lee’s visit to Vietnam is of great significance as the two countries are celebrating 50 years of their diplomatic ties and 10 years of their strategic partnership this year. The two PMs salute the national flags of both Vietnam and Singapore, and then review the honour of guard of the Vietnam People’s Army. The post Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Welcomes Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Official Ceremony appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The wall paintings consist of plenty of graffiti, depicting landscapes across the country such as Hoi An’s Old Quarter in Quang Nam province, the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province, and terraced fields in Ha Giang province. The post Reviving City Streets: Ho Chi Minh Introduces New Murals appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The museum exhibits hundreds of Buddhism-related objects which date back to the seventh century to the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. On display at the museum are hundreds of Buddhist antiques which have been enshrined within the pagoda and have been collected by the pagoda’s former abbots. The exhibited items feature Buddhist arts and Buddhist culture of both Vietnam and several other Asian countries. Each of the displayed artifacts carries an array of Buddhist stories, legends, and beliefs. The image depicts a reclining Buddha statue. The artifacts at the museum are made from numerous different materials such as bronze and jade. The Buddhist antiques preserved at the Quan The Am Temple have great value as they highlight Buddha statues, bronze censers, and objects of worship, all of which are unique treasures. Many of these antiques are recognised as national treasures. The museum has opene...

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) and the Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) collaborated to organize an activity aimed at promoting the use of the Vietnamese language among overseas Vietnamese communities. Dr. Nguyen Thuy Anh, author of the book series, directly instructed approximately 50 Vietnamese trainees who had returned from various countries such as England, Germany, France, Thailand, Laos, Taiwan, and others. Many of these trainees have been teaching Vietnamese for over five years, either as school teachers or as volunteers at cultural centers for both adults and children. One of the main challenges faced by Vietnamese language teachers abroad is the lack of resources and teaching methods for teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language to Vietnamese individuals who grew up abroad with limited exposure to their mother tongue and Vietnamese culture. The series called ‘Hello Vietnamese’ addresses this challenge and is designed around the story and journe...

The administration of Ho Chi Minh City has proposed the ministry to issue guidelines that will enable the city to complete the necessary procedures and work for the nomination of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty signed in Iran in 1971, which provides a framework for the conservation and effective use of wetlands and resources. The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve meets four out of eight criteria of a Ramsar site, and it boasts the uniqueness of a natural wetland. The reserve is home to various rare and endangered species of animals and serves as a stop for over 20,000 birds. Additionally, it provides a favorable habitat and reproduction place for diverse fish species. Covering a mangrove area of nearly 35,000 hectares, the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve contributes to socio-economic growth, environmental protection, and stability for residents in the city and neighboring localities. It was recognized as Vietnam’s first international b...

Famous guests performing in the two concerts include renowned violinist Chuong Vu, Taiwanese-American cellist Grace Ho, American pianist Max Levinson, and Taiwanese violist Yi-Wen Chao and cellist Phan Do Phuc. The concerts will be conducted by the esteemed Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji. The concert on August 25th will commence with the concerto Grosso for violin, piano, percussion, and string Orchestra by Nguyen Manh Duy Linh. Nguyen Manh Duy Linh is a musician who obtained a master’s degree in music composition from Russia’s Magnitogorsk State Conservatory. This will be followed by the Double Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 88 by German composer Max Bruch, which will be performed by Bui Cong Duy and Yi Wen Chao. The concert will conclude with a double concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra by composer Johannes Brahms, performed by Bui Cong Duy and Phan Do Phuc. The concert on August 26th will open with the concerto “Vietnam’s Four Seasons” for...

The photo depicts fishing nets arranged in the coastal area of Phu Yen, a central province. The arrangement creates the shape of a dolphin swimming in the sea. A remarkable moment captured is when a fisherman’s small basket boat, painted red, maneuvers into the perfect position, perfectly aligning with the dolphin shape and showcasing a detailed eye. “The delicate wisps of the fishing net hang beautifully beneath the water’s surface, resembling a majestic sea creature,” remarked Ruben Wu, a judge of the contest and a visual artist and photographer. Thai Viet Hoan, the winner of the competition, was awarded a cash prize of US$10,000. The ASUS ProArtist Awards 2023, with the theme “Seeing an Incredible Future,” aims to inspire creators to convey their vision of a hopeful and sustainable environment through their art. This year, the competition received numerous entries from more than 100 countries, serving as a platform for creators to share their personal thoughts and stories w...