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Written and directed by Duong Dieu Linh, “The Housewife’s Voodoo” takes us on a journey into the life of a Hanoi-based housewife who turns to voodoo in a desperate attempt to rekindle her husband’s love, only to unintentionally invite a mysterious entity into their home. With a unique blend of magical realism and a quirky sense of humor, the film delves into the universal themes of womanhood, family dynamics, and cultural traditions. It offers a fresh and captivating perspective on the challenges and aspirations of middle-aged women, a theme that Linh has explored in her award-winning short film series, including “A Trip to Heaven,” “Sweet, Salty,” and “Mother, Daughter, Dreams.” Linh’s feature film debut is set to premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest and one of the most renowned film festivals, alongside other prestigious events such as the Big Three European Film Festivals, the Toronto Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival. These festivals are...

In a recent interview, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam highlighted three areas where the two countries have made significant progress in their 50 years of diplomatic relations. Fruitful results of continuing the close relationship between predecessors Vietnam, Singapore Pushes for Deeper Cooperation in Innovation Strategy and Economic Sustainability “Firstly, the leaders of the two countries always trust each other, continuing the close relationship of their predecessors. Second, both countries prioritize economic development. One of the most important cooperation projects is the Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP). Third, our two countries agree to build a peaceful and prosperous Southeast Asia within the framework of ASEAN. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam, and Singapore share common views on many issues, recognizing the importance of multilateralism and international law. We are jointly committed to upholding the central role of ASEAN and united in uph...

Non Nuoc , also known as Duc Thuy Son, is a mountain located in a key position in Ninh Binh . It stands out over an area encompassing the Day River, Van River, Highway 10, and many important roads. The breathtaking view of Non Nuoc Mountain from above. Photo: Daidoanket The mountain reaches a height of over 100 meters, and visitors must climb 72 stone steps to reach its peak. From there, they can enjoy the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of mountains, trees, and forests. The mountain peak is relatively flat, adorned with green trees that create a refreshing ambiance for tourists to relax under after their arduous climb. Non Nuoc Mountain is known as the “Mountain of Poetry” in Vietnam, as it houses a stone book containing numerous remarkable poems by renowned authors throughout history, such as Tran Anh Tong, Pham Su Manh, Truong Han Sieu, Nguyen Trai, Le Thanh Tong, Cao Ba Quat, Nguyen Khuyen, and many more. The poems are intricately carved on stone slabs along the mountain....

The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam is offering various activities for participants to engage in Korean culture. On July 28, there will be a workshop where participants can create crafts from Korean traditional Hanji paper. On August 4, participants can listen to Korean children’s stories and create Korean Minhwa painting. Additionally, on August 12, there will be an opportunity to make masks and experience Korean traditional mask dancing. All activities will take place at the National Library of Vietnam, located at 31 Trang Thi street in Hanoi. These activities are free of charge. In 2017, the International Cultural Foundation (ICF) of the Republic of Korea opened the children cultural library at the National Library of Vietnam, providing a space for cultural exchanges and book readings to help children understand more about Korean culture. The post Experience Korean Culture at Vietnam National Library’s Weekend Events appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from Vie...

The inaugural art exhibition of Vietnam in Mongolia, named “Scent of the South Wind – Vietnamese Contemporary Paintings,” is currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The exhibition will be open to the general public until August 2nd. The exhibition helps introduce Vietnamese contemporary art to Mongolian audiences. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia The exhibition showcases a collection of 50 paintings and prints by 16 talented Vietnamese artists hailing from the major cities of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, two paintings by a Mongolian volunteer artist are also featured in the exhibition. The Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia, Doan Khanh Tam, has stated that the purpose of this cultural event is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia (1954-2024). “The exhibition serves as a valuable platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilat...