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UK Returns Stolen Goddess Durga Statue to Vietnam

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The ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long, United States Special Agent JP Labbat, US Special Agent Robert Mancene of Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), Tim Hemker, HSI representative of the US Embassy in the UK, along with UK detective Sophie Hayes. According to the official website of the US’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s mission (ICE), the US filed and settled a civil forfeiture action against US$12 million derived from the sale of stolen Southeast Asian antiquities by UK indicted antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford. “The settlement with Latchford’s estate, who died in 2020, resolves claims that he transferred proceeds from the sale of stolen antiquities to bank accounts in the Bailiwick of Jersey. As part of the settlement, Latchford’s estate has also agreed to the forfeiture of a seventh century bronze statue depicting the four-armed goddess Durga, which is alleged to have been stolen from Vietnam in 2008 and which Latchford al...

Ambassador of Palestine Showcases Vietnam’s Traditional Garb

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Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam shared about the Vietnamese ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouse) and the Southern region. According to Ambassador Saadi Salama, developing trade and investment relations with countries, provinces, and cities in the region should be accompanied by the promotion of cultural characteristics of the region. Festival of ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouse)-Hau Giang 2023 will be an opportunity for international friends to learn about the province’s potential in promoting the development of economic, trade, and investment relations. Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam and delegates took photos at the press conference. Speaking at the press conference, Ho Thu Anh, vice chairman of Hau Giang Provincial People’s Committee, said that the festival is one of the events in a series of emulation activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Hau Giang province (January 1, 2004-January 1, 2024). The event...

Palestinian Envoy Highlights Richness of Vietnamese Cultural Attire

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Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam shared about the Vietnamese ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouse) and the Southern region. According to Ambassador Saadi Salama, it is important to foster cultural preservation and exploration alongside the development of trade and investment relations with countries, provinces, and cities in the region. The Festival of Ao Ba Ba (loose-fitting blouse) in Hau Giang is scheduled for the year 2023. It promises to offer an excellent platform for international individuals to discover the province’s capabilities in fostering economic growth, trade, and investment opportunities. Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam and delegates took photos at the press conference. During the press conference, Ho Thu Anh, vice chairman of Hau Giang Provincial People’s Committee, announced that the festival is part of a series of exemplary events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Hau Giang province (January 1...

F4 Thailand to perform in Ho Chi Minh City

According to the schedule, the band, made up of Bright Vachirawit, Dew Jirawat, Win Metawin, and Nani Hirunkit, will hold concerts titled Shooting Star Asia Tour in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan (China), and Japan. This comes after F4 also released a video clip to send new year wishes to their Vietnamese fans and to express their excitement at visiting the nation for the first time. The post F4 Thailand to perform in Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hue Shopping What to Do in Hai Phong Vung Tau and Con Dao Island Shopping What to Do in Da Lat What to Do in Vung Tau and Con Dao Islands Nearly VND30 billion invested to upgrade Hung King Temple Hanoi: Thousands of free face masks provided for the public Ghost flights: Why the sky is full of empty planes? Summer Drinks Rice Vermicelli and Anabas Soup Liverpool FC open official store in Vietnam Belvie Chocolate from Vi...