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Quynh is an inspiring figure who embodies the belief that women can reshape their lives through perseverance and determination. Her academic journey serves as a testament to the power of lifelong learning. A Lifelong Learner’s Journey Quynh’s academic path began with a focus on literature at the prestigious High School for the Gifted, under the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). Her intellectual prowess was recognized, and she subsequently gained admission to the highly competitive Computer Science faculty at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, affiliated with VNU-HCM. However, her passion for knowledge didn’t end there. Quynh went on to excel in the English department at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, graduating near the top of her class with an impressive IELTS score of 8.5/9. This showcases her dedication and talent in language acquisition. Quynh has a particular affinity for social sciences, yet she always emphasizes the importance...

Ho Chi Minh City is planning to enhance the ornamental lighting systems in its local parks, including Tao Dan Park, to bring their technical infrastructure up to modern urban standards. This upgrade will not only improve the aesthetics of the parks but also make them more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The new lighting system at Tao Dan Park will completely transform the way it looks after dark. With a carefully designed lighting scheme, the park’s landscape will be accentuated, creating a whole new experience for visitors. According to the lighting design, the park will be illuminated with the latest energy-efficient LED lights. These lights will not only reduce energy consumption but also provide a warm and inviting ambiance. The specific details of the lighting setup are as follows: An artist’s impression of the proposed LED strip lighting at the gate of Tao Dan Park. The warm white lights will create a welcoming entrance. Tree Garden Lighting Specificat...

Dong Thanh Communal House: A Historic Gem in Hanoi’s Old Quarter Tucked away in the charming Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Dong Thanh Communal House stands as an enticing destination for those exploring the capital’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Also known as Hang Vai Communal House, this site holds a special place at 7 Hang Vai Street. Here, one can find the worship of Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu (Zhenwudadi) from Taoism, an intriguing blend of spiritual traditions. Dong Thanh Communal House has a fascinating history. Initially, it served as a communal house for two villages, Dong Thanh and Dong Thanh Thi. During the reign of Minh Mang, between 1820 and 1840, these two villages merged to form Dong Thanh village, uniting their heritage.  The intricate carvings on the 200-year-old well reflect a bygone era. Photo: Tinh Le/The Hanoi Times This relic is a treasure trove of valuable artifacts, including a bronze statue of Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu, eight stone ste...

Taking on the roles of the characters will be several renowned local artists such as Dao To Loan, Nguyen Huy Duc, Trinh Thanh Binh, and Anh Vu. The artists will perform in English with Vietnamese subtitles displayed on a LED screen. The show will also feature the participation of the international choir Hanoi Voices and artists from various countries. Hanoi Voices is an international choir that brings together members from over 10 countries, including Vietnam, Canada, France, the United States, South Africa, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, under the direction of conductor Dong Quang Vinh and pianist Claire Shuangshuang Mo. The musical Les Misérables is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by the great writer Victor Hugo and is one of the most famous French musicals of all time and one of the most widely performed musicals worldwide. VNOB debuted the musical in 2020 and it has garnered high praise from artists and art lovers. Tickets ranging in p...

Rice powder animal toys or to he figurines – the traditional toys for children have been revived and available in the market thanks to the efforts of artisan Dang Van Hau, 37, from Xuan La Village, Phu Xuyen District, Hanoi. Creativity and variations The to he work entitled ‘Mid-Autumn Lantern Parade’ by artisan Dang Van Hau. Photo: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times Artisan Dang Van Hau recently won a special prize at the first Hanoi City Craft Village Product Contest held by the municipal People’s Committee. In just a few minutes, his skillful hands transform colorful lumps of dough into unique works of art: storks, truncated cones, the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, five fruit bowls, peacocks, phoenixes, the quarrel of the six beasts, a pair of ancient shoes, money toads, the four holy beasts, and others. Dang Van Hau was born in 1985 and grew up in Xuan La Village, home to a unique craft of making to he, or edible toy figurines made of rice powder. From a young age, he was en...

With Hanoi’s temperature dropping to below 22 degrees Celsius, local people must find suitably warm clothing before heading out to brave the cold weather. With Hanoi’s temperature dropping to below 22 degrees Celsius, local people must find suitably warm clothing before heading out to brave the cold weather. Locals wrap up in thick layers of clothing and put on face masks in a bid to avoid the bitterly cold breeze whilst travelling by motorbike around the capital. Locals wrap up in thick layers of clothing and put on face masks in a bid to avoid the bitterly cold breeze whilst travelling by motorbike around the capital. Motorcycle riders bundle up with many layers and accessories, including masks, hats, and coats to keep out the wind chill. Motorcycle riders bundle up with many layers and accessories, including masks, hats, and coats to keep out the wind chill. Low temperatures are accompanied by spells of drizzles which strike the capital on November 7, ca...

Driving about 4km from Bich Dong Pagoda, you will arrive at Thung Nham Bird Park – the home of thousands of birds. Thung Nham is the contiguous place between Hoa Lu district and Gia Vien, Nho Quan, and Tam Diep city districts, which all belong to Ninh Binh . It is home to 46 bird species with about 50,000 individuals, popularly storks, herons, silver teals, white-rumped shamas, etc. Many of these are recorded in Viet Nam Red Book, a list of Vietnam’s most rarest creatures. Photo: @thungnhamecotourismzone Thung Nham is also home to 109 species of plants, and 150 species of animals, including 58 species of fish, 7 species of frogs, 10 species of mammals, etc, which need to be preserved and developed. The name “Thung Nham” originates from the topographical features of this place, in which “Thung” means valley, and “Nham” is lava, rocky mountain, or also the name of Hai Nham village, which is located in Ninh Hai commune. You can visit Thung Nham Bird Park at anytime or sea...

Phu Yen tourism has many attractive and one-of-a-kind spots that have long been a lot of domestic and foreign tourist’s favorite places. Not only have sunny beaches or clear blue bays, but Phu Yen is also enchanted with the highland waterfalls. Vuc Hom Waterfall is a wonderful spot that you cannot miss on your trip to discover “the land of yellow flowers on green grass”. Photo: @hauapple1993 Vuc Hom Waterfall is located in Vinh Xuan village, An Linh Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen, with a total area of about 1 hectare. This place has a wild and breathtaking landscape with tall and large basalt columns. There are also rows of stones stacked on top of each other like the gorgeous Da Dia Reef in Phu Yen. Water from above pours into the stream below at a height of 20m, creating clouds of white foam. The rays of sunlight intermingled in the middle of the water create shimmering rainbow colors, mixed with the green of mountains and forests. The cool water can be a perfect ch...

This is considered a hard row to hoe for Vietnam, which are currently 34th on the world ranking and will be playing in the World Cup for the first time. The U.S. are the defending and four-time champions in 1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019 and the number one team on the world ranking, while the Netherlands are eighth. The final team of Group E will be either Thailand, Cameroon and Portugal. Vietnam are one of the six qualified teams in Asia, besides China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and hosts Australia. The month-long competition will kick off on July 20, 2023 in Australia and New Zealand – the first co-hosts in the history of the Women’s World Cup. Vietnam’s first game will be against the U.S. in Auckland and also be Group E’s opener. Next summer’s World Cup will be the largest women’s sporting event in history with 32 countries, up eight from the previous tournament and double the number in 2011.  Twenty-nine teams have already qualified, with Morocco, the Philipp...

The organisers disclose the rules of the competition to all participants. The contest has brought together a total of 420 marksmen from the armed forces of all 10 ASEAN member states, with the athletes competing in the five categories of machine guns, rifles, carbine guns, men’s pistols, and women’s pistols. Cambodian shooters show their talent in the competition. Female shooters only participate in the women’s pistols category. A shooter from the Philippines in the men’s pistols event Shooters compete in the category of carbine guns. The Vietnamese team finishes third at the 29th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM-29) which is held in Bandung city in West Java province of Indonesia. The first and second places go to Thailand and Indonesia, respectively. The AARM-30 is scheduled to close on November 11 in Hanoi, with Thailand set to play host to the 31st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM-31). AARM-30 is not only a ...