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Perfect Strangers, directed by Paolo Genovese, will be screened in Hanoi. (Photo: imdb.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The first Italian film week in Vietnam was launched in Hanoi on September 20 by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam. The event is part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties. Three films, namely Perfect Strangers, The Place and A Perfect Family by renowned director Paolo Genovese, will be screened in the film week, said Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni. The Ambassador hoped the first Italian film week would help Vietnam people understand more Italy. Within the frameworks provided by the strategic partnership and the bilateral cultural agreements, the multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam also encompasses the cinema sector, she added. She said that after the successful events of the past few months focused on music, fashion, literature, education, history and art, the festival will offer Vietnamese audiences a glimpse of the … [Read more...] about First Italian film week opens in Hanoi

At the event, VAF President Hoang Ve Dung said the Vietnamese athletics team excellently fulfilled their assigned tasks at the ASIAD 2018, with one gold, one silver and three bronze medals, and breaking three national records. Vietnam was the only country in Southeast Asian bagging the gold medal in athletics at the event, he said, adding that this was also the first time Vietnam’s athletics had won a valuable gold medal in the long jump. Track and field athletes at the event Dung expressed his wish that after the games, track and field coaches and athletes will continue to promote their unyielding fighting spirit and improving professional skills, towards high achievements at other sports events at home and abroad. VSA deputy head Tran Duc Phan spoke highly of the Vietnamese athletics team’s ASIAD 2018 achievements, hoping that they will fulfill all targets set for 2018 and the following years as well as overcome all difficulties to gain higher … [Read more...] about Track and field athletes honored for ASIAD 2018 achievements

Three Michelin-starred chef Jacques Pourcel will be among the chefs to be present in Hanoi in the first week of October (Photo courtesy of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A group of internationally renowned chefs will be present in Hanoi during the first week of October for a culinary extravaganza. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will host Culinary Stars 2018 from October 1 to 7, bringing together nine international chefs with a combined eight Michelin stars. Four AccorHotels chefs will also join in to take diners on a gastronomic journey rarely experienced in Vietnam. This is the first Culinary Stars. It will feature five dinners and five other events including a cooking class, a product launch, a chocolate buffet accompanied by a fashion show, a wine and cheese showcase and a special Sunday brunch. “The gathering of 13 of the finest chefs from three continents in one of the most historical venues in Hanoi, a city with one of the great culinary … [Read more...] about Well-known chefs come to Hanoi for celebration

Fried spring rolls (Source: hotdeal.vn) Moscow (VNA) – Fried spring rolls and “Pho” (noodle served with beef) – two signature dishes of Vietnam – have been introduced to students majoring in hospitality at a university in Ukraine. This activity was initiated by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine and designed as part of the training programme of the Hospitality Business Faculty of the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics. This was also the first year the Hospitality Business Faculty organised the activity. Attending the event were representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, the Vietnamese Association in Kiev, the Management Board of the university, lecturers and students of the faculty and Vietnamese food specialists in the capital city. The event was one of the activities held by the embassy to respond to the Vietnam Culture Year in Ukraine in 2018. Participating lecturers and students were provided with materials and recipes to make … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s signature dishes introduced in Ukraine

Oktoberfest Vietnam – the city’s most exciting annual German beer and food festival (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018, HCM City’s most exciting annual German beer and food festival, returns for its 14th year at Windsor Plaza Hotel. Festivities will kick off each night at 6pm and run until midnight on October 3-6 and October 10-13. This annual event recreates the atmosphere found in the massive beer halls of the original Oktoberfest, complete with an expansive buffet of savory German cuisine and draught beer directly imported from Germany. This year, the event will again welcome Partenkirchner Musikanten, a traditional Oktoberfest band from Germany. In addition, guests can partake in delightful activities, exciting games, stunning prizes, and many other surprises. Tickets start from 1.3 million VND net. Special early bird discounts of up to 30 percent are available until September 30. For tickets, log on … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018 to kick off on October 3