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Eight collectives practicing Tug-of-war Rituals and Games from Vietnam and Republic of Korea (RoK) came together in Hanoi to share, perform, and introduce their community’s heritage. Republic of Korea The event took place on November 18 at Tran Vu temple, Long Bien district, Hanoi, as part of the 2023 Hanoi Creative Design Festival. The event is organized by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam and Long Bien district from November 17-28. The performance of Vietnam – RoK Tug of War Rituals and Games drew participation from nearly 500 artisans and practitioners from Vietnam’s Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hanoi and RoK’s Dangjin city. Although each community and country has a different name and practice of tug-of-war rituals and games, they all aim to pray for good health for the people, good weather, and lush crops. The common point of Vietnamese tug-of-war rituals and games...

This is one of the topics discussed between Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), and Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam) on November 20. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), received Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam). (Photo: Thu Ha) At the meeting, Maricelle Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat Vietnam, said that the organization plans to expand its housing construction project for the poor in Vietnam (Vietnam Big Build), which was implemented since 2018 in the provinces: Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Phu Tho. In 2024, the Project expects to construct houses for 25 ethnic minority families in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. The Vietnam Big Build 2024 is expected to attract the participation of more than 200 Vietnamese and international volunteer...

The statement was made by Major General Nguyen Van Ky, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security at the Consultation Seminar of government agencies, local authorities, socio-political organizations, professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and people on the draft of Vietnam’s Second National Report on CAT Implementation (CAT 2 Report). The event took place in Hung Yen on November 20. The event was organized by the CAT 2 Report Drafting Committee, attracting the participation of representatives of central ministries, departments, units, departments, socio-political organizations, and international organizations. Major General Nguyen Van Ky, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security delivered a speech at the Seminar. According to CAT’s provisions, the development of a CAT Report must ensure widespread participation and input from government agencies, local authorities, socio-...

Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January after he declined to be vaccinated. The former world No. 1 was originally barred from the country until 2025. The ABC said it had confirmed Immigration Minister Andrew Giles had overturned that ban, allowing Djokovic to compete. A spokesperson for Australia’s immigration ministry declined to comment on the reports. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said this month that Djokovic would be welcome in January if he could get a visa, but that Tennis Australia was unable to lobby on his behalf. Australia in July scrapped a rule that required international travelers to declare their COVID vaccination status, and Djokovic said in October he had received “positive signs” about the status of efforts to overturn his ban.  The post Novak Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open: local media appeared first on Vietexplorer....

The delegation attending the 22nd Assembly of the World Peace Council (WPC) on November 22 morning laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi. The delegation laid a wreath to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Truong Hung Leading the delegation was WPC President Socorro Gomes Coelho; Uong Chu Luu, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC); Phan Anh Son, Vice President cum General Secretary of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), head of the organizing committee of the WPC’s 22nd Assembly. Attending the ceremony were nearly 200 delegates attending the WPC’s 22nd Assembly, consisting of nearly 100 international delegates from 49 countries including leaders of the WPC, representatives of member organizations, representatives of the Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization (AAPSO), World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY), Women’s International Demo...

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (Photo Credit – Twitter/Arindam Bagchi). Image Credit: ANI Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday joined Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and other dignitaries in the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. “#FIFAWorldCup opening ceremony! Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar @VPSecretariat joins Amir of Qatar HH [email protected] and other dignitaries in the inauguration of the @FIFAWorldCup Qatar 2022,” tweeted Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. Dhankhar is on a two-day visit to Qatar at the invitation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. The Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar Deepak Mittal and other senior officials from the ministry of foreign affairs from Qatar’s side received the Vice President at Hamad International Airport in Doha. On the second day of his visit, he will interact with prominent members...

Australia Experienced central defender Trent Sainsbury was a surprise omission while teenage supersub Garang Kuol and former Scotland international Jason Cummings were included. Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan (FC Copenhagen), Danny Vukovic (Central Coast Mariners), Andrew Redmayne (Sydney FC). Defenders: Harry Souttar (Stoke City), Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew), Bailey Wright (Sunderland), Thomas Deng (Albirex Niigata), Fran Karacic (Brescia), Nathaniel Atkinson (Heart of Midlothian), Aziz Behich (Dundee United), Kye Rowles (Heart of Midlothian), Joel King (Odense Boldklub). Midfielders: Aaron Mooy (Celtic), Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli), Ajdin Hrustic (Hellas Verona), Cameron Devlin (Heart of Midlothian), Riley McGree (Middlesbrough), Keanu Baccus (St Mirren). Forwards: Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama), Jason Cummings (Central Coast Mariners), Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners), Awer Mabil (Cadiz), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide U...

The 5150 Triathlon series was introduced by the IRONMAN Group, a sports event promotion company based in the U.S., in 2011. Its name inspired by the combined distance of 51.50km participants must complete, including 1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, and 10km running, during the event. This format is also known as the Olympic distance triathlon since its debut in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The 5150 Triathlon Phu Quoc’s athletes will start their journey by swimming a single-loop triangular 1.5km course in the beautiful waters of Bai Truong. After the swim, athletes will take a two-loop 40km ride on smooth tarmac heading counter-clockwise toward the southern part of the island before looping back and heading north to complete one loop. In the final-run leg, athletes will have to finish a two-loop 10km beachside run course. The organizer expects to welcome about 400 athletes from 34 different nations during the inaugural event on November 20. Among them is Lam Tuc Ngan, the...

The outfit has been carefully designed by Doan Phuc Thien, drawing inspiration from Hue’s royal court music known as nha nhac. Hue’s royal court music was officially recognised by UNESCO as the first Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam back in 2003. Therefore, Nga’s performance whilst wearing the national costume at the global pageant is expected to promote Vietnamese culture to viewers from around the world. Nga hails from Phu Tho province and stands at 1.74 metres tall with measurements of 89-62-92. She is currently an emcee, model, and actress. She finished as second runner-up at Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 and is representing Vietnam at Miss Tourism International. The international pageant was first held in 1994, with this year’s edition drawing the participation of 80 beauties from across the world. Its grand final is scheduled to take place on November 25 in Malaysia. Vietnam has so far sent a total of 12 representatives to the pageant ...

Contestants in the final round of the Miss Tourism World 2022 contest on November 21 explored Bat Trang Ceramics Village, which has existed since at least the 14th century .  The Center for Quintessence of Vietnamese Craft Village is ready to welcome the contestants. Photo: the Center The contestants visited ceramics and handicraft stalls, made pottery under the guidance of famous artisans, enjoyed culinary arts, and learned the unique characteristics of Ca tru (a kind of singing that uses lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms). They explored cultural values at the Center for Quintessence of Vietnamese Craft Village and Tieu Dao Pagoda and participated in the Bat Trang communal house festival. These activities are expected to help them understand the cultural and historical values ​​​​of the Bat Trang ceramics, highlighting five main enamel lines: jade, brown, white (ivory), celadon, and reef. Each type of enamel is associated with ...