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The head of the Hoi An municipal administration, Nguyen Van Son, discussed Hoi An’s significant development potential during the two-day festival. He highlighted the city’s cultural and ecological strengths, which have helped it become a popular tourist destination in central Vietnam. With over five million visitors every year, including a growing number of international travelers, Hoi An has established strong relationships with French agencies and organizations. The city is currently collaborating with the French Embassy in Hanoi to create a French Quarter on Phan Boi Chau Street, with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD) and an investment of nearly VND1,000 billion. Hoi An aims to become a creative city and join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The city submitted its application in June 2023 and anticipates approval this October. If accepted, Hoi An will actively contribute to the network’s criteria, share management experience, promote sustainable development, pr...

The exhibition titled “Dat Nuoc Toi” (Our Country) showcases a magnificent collection of landscape paintings from the Modern Art Collection of the museum. The selected paintings, created between 1945-2007, feature renowned artists from different generations. These include graduates of the Indochina Fine Art School, such as Luong Xuan Nhi, Nguyen Van Ty, Tran Dinh Tho, Huynh Van Thuan, Phan Ke An, and artists trained in Resistance Art courses like Luu Cong Nhan and Dao Duc. The exhibition also features the works of artists from subsequent generations, including Tran Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thanh Chau, Do Duc, and Do Thi Ninh. The country serves as an inspiration for various art forms, including literature, music, cinema, and theatre, said Nguyen Anh Minh, Director of the museum, during the opening ceremony on August 24. “For fine art, the country is a sacred calling, an endless source of emotions that each artist wants to express their patriotism with profound affection and talent,” Minh...

The Command Board of Station 560 Visits Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh On September 1, the Command Board of Station 560, Regiment 451, led by Major Nguyen Bien, Station Political Commissar, visited Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh at his home in ward 5, Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province. Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh, former Captain of “ship without numbers” (alias Ship 41), played a crucial role in transporting weapons to Vung Ro Wharf in late 1964 and early 1965. This enabled the provision of weapons, food, and medicines to supply the southern front, contributing to the victory in liberating the South and reunifying the country in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign in 1975. Vung Ro Wharf, located in Hoa Xuan Nam Commune, Phu Yen province, is one of the most important wharves of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea. It was recognized as a national historic relic on June 18, 1997. During the visit, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Ho Dac Thanh...

The event will showcase a selection of esteemed restaurants from Ho Chi Minh City, each offering a unique taste of Mexican cuisine. Participating restaurants include District Federal, Agave Saigon, Xolo Tequila Bar, Tacos Fuego, Gringo Tacos y Cantina, and Tippy’s Mexican Food. This week-long event presents an opportunity for visitors to truly experience the authentic flavors of Mexico while also gaining insight into its rich cultural heritage. Diners will have the chance to immerse themselves in a traditional Mexican atmosphere, enjoying expertly prepared dishes by talented chefs. Mexican cuisine is not only a culinary art, but it also encompasses farming, rituals, ancient skills, and ancestral customs, as recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. In 2010, Mexican cuisine was officially recognized by UNESCO and added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Being the first ethnic cuisine to re...