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Kinofest, an annual German Film Festival organized by the Goethe Institute, has returned to audiences in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for its 2023 edition from November 1 to 7. A scene from the movie Liebe, D-Mark, Tod (2022, Cem Kaya). Photo: Screenshot Initiated by the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia with the participation of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and New Zealand, Kinofest 2023 will showcase the latest award-winning films of German cinema, including those awarded at the Berlinale Film Festival. Diverse in genre and subject matter, this year’s Kinofest film series revolves around the themes of connection, immigration, and cultural interference in contemporary German life. The topic of migration captivates audiences in Germany, and cinema serves as an effective medium to express social issues in a compassionate way. The idea of migration in the context of globalization is not limited to a specific region ...

American guitarist Steve Vai (Steven Siro Vai) performed brilliantly in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 19 evening as part of his Inviolate World Tour, receiving thunderous applause from spectators, reported VOV. The fully-packed Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium was enthusiastically entertained by famous songs performed by Vai, a three-time Grammy Award winner, and his colleagues. American guitarist Steve Vai and his Hydra guitar. Photo: Whammy Bar Session They were really impressed with Vai’s Hydra guitar which is a multi-functional instrument with two-headstocks, three-necks that hosts 7 and 12-string guitars; a 4-string ¾ scale length bass; 13 sympathetic harp strings; half-fretless necks; single-coil, humbucking, piezo, MIDI and sustainer pickups; floating and hardtail tremolo bridges and phase splitters. This is the first performance in Vietnam for the 63-year-old American guitarist, marking 45 years of his music career and promoting his album Inviolate. Vietnam is t...

Based on the data provided, Touring Data has reported that Blackpink’s concerts in Hanoi had the sixth highest revenue among all the Asian stops on their world tour. The concerts were part of Blackpink’s Born Pink world tour and sold a total of 67,443 tickets, generating a revenue of US$13.66 million. Touring Data also mentioned that this made Hanoi the tour stop with the eighth highest number of tickets sold, a remarkable achievement considering the competition from K-pop’s traditional markets like South Korea, China, and Japan. Blackpink debuted in 2016 and consists of four members: Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé. Since then, they have achieved international success with hits like “Ddu-Du Ddu-du”, “Kill This Love”, and “Pink Venom”. The Born Pink world tour began late last year and has grossed around US$260.6 million so far, with 1.5 million tickets sold. This makes it the highest grossing girl group tour of all time, surpassing the previous record set by the Spice Girls’ 20...

F/A 18 Super Hornet Committing to make long-term investments in India, US defence and aviation giant Boeing has said that it is seeking to create enabling capacities here across the value chain – from design, engineering and manufacturing to sustainment of weapon systems. Speaking with ET, Ted Colbert, CEO, Boeing Defence, Space & Security, said that if its F/A 18 Super Hornet is selected by the navy for its requirement of carrier-borne fighters, the company estimates that the project will have a $ 3.6 billion impact on the Indian economy. This, the company says, would come from creating a supply chain, research and engineering and even incremental manufacturing of the jets that could be brought to India. “My dream is for the next generation to wake up in the morning and see the Boeing logo and believe it is an Indian company. The only way to do that is by continuing to grow our investments across the entire life cycle – design, engineering, supply chain, training, m...

At 24th place is InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort . The newspaper commented: Only 30 minutes from Da Nang airport, but this resort makes visitors feel further away from the “real world”. Nestled between the verdant mountains of the Son Tra peninsula nature reserve and on the white sandy shores of the East Sea, the resort (opened in 2012) has long been one of the top choices in Vietnam for relaxation. InterContinental Danang is located on Son Tra peninsula overlooking the bay. Photo: Thanh Nien The InterContinental Danang is a popular choice for guests traveling with children or couples, particularly those interested in cuisine and wellness. There are several swimming pools for people of all ages; tai chi lessons and Harnn Heritage spa services are available. Visitors may observe a bay and monkeys dangling branches from their accommodations. Six Sense Ninh Van Bay , Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa , in 7th place, representing Vietnam. Both the forest and the sea seem to...

Saigon Heat took the lead early on, though the Buffaloes’ home-court advantage helped them keep pace during the first few minutes of the game. By the end of the first quarter, the Heat began to pull away. The quarter ended with the Heat ahead 22-19. Hanoi Buffaloes players show their determination in the final game of the VBA – Brought by NovaWorld 2022. Photo: VBA Hanoi Buffaloes focused on defense during the next two quarters, severely limiting Heat star Madarious Gibbs.  Fortunately, Phu Vinh, Kim Ban, and Hoang Tu managed to fill the void and stretch the Heat’s lead to 16 points by the end of the third quarter. During the final quarter, Hanoi Buffaloes attempted a comeback, but it was too little too late. The victory made Saigon Heat the first team in VBA history to win three consecutive championships. Saigon Heat players celebrate their victory at the VBA – Brought by NovaWorld 2022. Photo: VBA Madarious Gibbs was named Finals MVP VBA 2022 for being...

Patriotic posters are displayed on streets. The streets of Hanoi seem to be far more colourful than usual as a way of commemorating the important event. Motorbike drivers pass by a large signboard on Hung Vuong street. Roads throughout the capital are filled with the bright red colour of the country’s national flag. The post Hanoi’s streets brilliantly decorated for Capital Liberation Day celebration appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: ‘Bun dau mam tom’: just another stinky delicacy in Vietnam Banh Hoi (Rice noodle sheet) Crab soup – A pride of Hai Phong people Fish cake noodles – a Phan Rang speciality Crab Spring Rolls Vietnam’s traditional food introduced in Australia Roasted grasshoppers – delicacy from the rice harvest Hoi An locals busy preparing traditional cakes for Doan Ngo festival ‘Khau nhuc’ – A signature dish of Lang Son province Michelin star chefs gather in H...

The outfit draws inspiration from the wedding gown of the Red Dao women, which is typically embroidered to feature brocade motifs. One notable feature of the outfit is that the wide wings fitted into the dress can be adjusted. The outfit claims second prize in the national costume design contest during the Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 pageant held back in September. The Can Tho-born beauty measures 87-63-88 and is currently a student at the Faculty of International Affairs at Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City. The 21-year-old girl previously made the Top 22 of Miss Vietnam 2020 before finishing as runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022. Moving forward, the grand final of Miss Intercontinental 2022 is scheduled to get underway on the evening of October 14. The post Bao Ngoc shines in Miss Intercontinental’s national costume competition appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: V...