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A discussion on French-Vietnamese literature between French-Vietnamese writer Nuage Rose and French literary scholar Pham Van Quang took place on December 3 at the Youth Publishing House, HCMC, focusing on Vietnamese  literary works  in France. Traces of Vietnamese writers in French literature The literary discussion between writer Nuage Rose and Associate Professor Dr. Pham Van Quang on December 3 at the Youth Publishing House, HCMC. Photo: Tu Anh The novel “Three Clouds in the Land of Lotus”, about the American war in Vietnam (1964-1975), marked the beginning of the literary career of Nuage Rose or Bui Hong Van. The book was translated and published in Vietnam in 2017 after being first published in French in 2013. The novel was published by Société des Ecrivains in Paris, won the “Most Favored” title of the French Writers Association, and was presented at major book fairs in Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Brittany, Normandy, Mans, and others. Her book tel...

The Belgian Culture & Food Festival 2023 (B.Fest 2023) opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on October 6 evening as a celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Vietnam. This three-day event, co-organized by the Embassy of Belgium and the DEEP C Industrial Zones, introduces visitors to premium craft beers directly imported from Belgium and specialty dishes steeped in Belgian style. At the opening ceremony of B.Fest 2023. Belgian Ambassador Karl Van den Bossche stated that this festival provides an opportunity for tourists and Hai Phong residents to enjoy one of Belgium’s most important culinary export products and unique cultural experiences. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Khac Nam affirmed that the event contributed to laying the foundation for the development of bilateral ties in the years to come. He emphasized that the support of the Vietnamese and Belgian people will create conditions ...

The programme will comprise three mini shows to be held between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on May 5, May 6, and May 7. Chef Show 2023 is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants who will receive free tickets on the fanpage of the Korea Tourism Organisation. First started as Bibap Show, a 30-minute performance to raise the awareness about Korean food in 2008, changed its name to Chef Show and underwent an upgrade in 2011. The show will see a combination of beat boxing, B-boy dancing, martial arts, and other dance performances. The programme simulates a special restaurant where chefs participate in a culinary competition to find the master chef who holds the best cooking secrets. Audiences will be able to take part in the entire cooking process, and sample dishes such as Bibimbap, sushi, pizza, and noodles. The programme has been performed in 37 countries and territories around the world, according to the Korea Tourism Organisation. Since the beginning of this year, th...

The schedule will see Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung represent the country to present a range of outstanding local publications to foreign visitors. A number of Vietnamese books will be showcased at the Vietnamese booth, including the national geography of the Nguyen Dynasty (1820-1884) Hoang Viet Nhat Thong Du Dia Chi, which won the highest prize of Vietnam National Book Awards 2022; an art book written on bamboo paper Thien trong tung phut giay (Every-minute zen); and the Chinh phu ngam (Lament of the soldier’s wife). At the event, Dr. Hung will serve as a speaker at the ASEAN Copyright Conference. In addition, he will also participate in bilateral and multilateral exchanges, talks, and meetings, as well as helping the Rights Ambassador RA programme to promote Vietnamese books all over the world. The post Vietnam to attend international book fair in Malaysia appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam: Safe shelter amid coronavirus war VOV, CenGr...

Tourists can jump down from the zip line in order to dip themselves in the crystal green water and swim to Toi Cave. Tourists can also choose to journey along the river on kayak boats and take part in water activities before continuing to explore Toi Cave. A foreign tourist on the 400-metre-long zip line system which leads to Toi Cave Each tourist can pay between VND270,000 and VND450,000 for a ticket to experience zip line service, mud bathing, kayak boats, and other services. Discovering Toi Cave serves as a great experience for all visitors. Dense dark covers up every inch of Toi Cave, making it challenging for tourists to move when inside the cave. Visitors will find themselves in a cool climate due to the flow of an underground section of the river. The only light coming from the headlamp which helps to lead the way for tourists to explore and view fossils in various shapes on the cliffs. ...