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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...

Photo: Baoquocte On July 12, 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague (Netherlands) ruled that China’s claims of historic rights within its so-called “nine-dash line”, which covers more than 80% of the South China Sea, are completely baseless and illegitimate according to the 1982 UNCLOS. The ruling also marks an important milestone to solve the South China Sea issue by peaceful means, and simultaneously affirms the paramount role of international law in dispute settlement. The international community lauded the PCA’s ruling. 40 countries have been reported to announce their support for the arbitration publicly. Then-United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all parties to resolve their disputes in the South China Sea in a peaceful and amicable manner, through dialogue and in conformity with international law. The US stated that the PCA’s ruling was “an important contribution to the common goal of peaceful resolution” of the disputed issues ...

According to Time Out, Southeast Asia has long been a paradise for travelers, offering a spectrum of luxe experiences to backpacker adventures. A number of cities remain as tourist magnets, including Bali, Hanoi, and Bangkok, to name a few. But with eleven countries in all of Southeast Asia, there’s so much more that the region has to offer. (Photo: Thoi Dai) Time Out mentioned Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, and Sapa as some names that get bandied about when discussing destinations in Vietnam. But tourists should not overlook Ninh Binh, Vietnam’s first capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site today. Defined by towering limestone karsts, tranquil rivers, and mystical historical and religious sites, Ninh Binh is the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure travelers keen to see another side of Vietnam, off the beaten path. (Photo: VNExpress) (Photo: VNExpress) The website recommended that tourists soak in panoramic views of Ninh Binh, known as Hal...