HA NOI — An exhibition of Chinese paintings, photos and calligraphies was opened recently in Ha Noi to mark the 61st anniversary of the establishment of Viet Nam-China diplomatic ties.
The event was jointly organised by the Viet Nam-China Cultural Exchange Club, the Ha Noi Library and the Federation of Literature and Art of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
On display were 32 paintings, 60 photos and 40 works of calligraphy in Chinese script by 27 artists from Guangxi province, some of which were photos of President Ho Chi Minh taken during his visit to the province 50 years ago.
Rising star named as VN's first ‘Next Top Model'
HCM CITY — Khieu Thi Huyen Trang, 21, from Bac Giang Province won the first Viet Nam's Next Top Model competition on Sunday at the InterContinental Asiana Sai Gon Hotel in HCM City.
Fashion designer Huy Vo, a judge on the show, noted that Trang had not been the clear winner in previous shows.
"I was surprised by her excellent performance on the final night," said Vo. "She deserves the prize."
Trang, who stands 1.78m will sign a two-year contract with CA Model company worth US$50,000. She will receive a scholarship to take a model training course at the Wilhelmina Models Company. She also won a diamond ring worth VND200 million and a Piaggio LX125.
"I feel very happy about the prizes," Trang said. "This is my gift to my mother, who has supported me during the past few months."
During the past five months, the programme aired every Thursday night. On the show, 18 Vietnamese women, between the ages of 18 and 25, competed to become Viet Nam's Next Top Model.
Da Lat flowers showcased at blooming extravaganza
LAM DONG — The launching ceremony for a fresh flower showroom was opened in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat on Sunday by the Rung Hoa Biotechnology Joint Stock Company.
The 1,200 sq.m showroom features thousands of flowerpot including 60 varieties of temperate and tropical flowers, especially flower varieties specific to Da Lat such as orchid, cymbidium orchids, lyli, daisies and green apricot blossoms.
According to Rung Hoa company's General Director Nguyen Dinh Son, the showroom is built not only for business but also for introducing Da Lat's flowers to visitors. — VNS
