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Over 70 works have been displayed at the exhibition from November 15 to 20 at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.  "Two sisters" by Nguyen Dinh Duy, which shows two sisters on the highlands, is one of the most captivating paintings at the exhibition. A painting by Le The Anh depicts a familiar image of highlands: a mother carrying her child on the back. Another piece by Le The Anh called "Childhood" shows a highland child. Nguyen Le Tan chooses to depict the lonely life of old people in modern society in "Reminisce". "That’s my way of showing sympathy for them," he said. This one, titled "Spring beauty", by Pham Binh Chuong explores a street corner in Hanoi on a spring day. Pham Binh Chuong also has another piece about Hanoi called "The way back", which shows a rainy day on Long Bien Bridge. Long Bien, built in 1899-1902, is a bridge across the Red River that connects two districts of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. A girl waits for … [Read more...] about Oil paintings depict beauty of highland life in Vietnam

The front page of the website - Photo: VNA The website is a special information channel about Hanoi’s culture, life and people. It consists of five main categories including highlights of the day with information about ongoing events, cultural activities, life and people; interesting and moving stories about Hanoi people, among other information on tourism, sightseeing, arts, and gastronomy. The website is connected with the portal of the Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi, its fanpage and other websites of units under the Department. On the same day, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports organised a workshop on developing culture and building Hanoi into a civilised and modern city until 2025, with a vision to 2030. Speeches at the workshop focused on ways to preserve and promote fine values of Hanoi culture in the cause of national renewal and international integration. Theo NDO … [Read more...] about Website on culture and life of Hanoi people launched

Monday April 16, 2018 12:01 AM They're being packed up in anticipation of a move back to California. Written by Sharon Randall What are your keepsakes? Where do you keep them? Don't worry, I won't tell. Not that anybody's likely to steal them. Keepsakes aren't usually worth much to anyone, except to the one who treasures them.Pretty soon, in a week or so, we'll hang a "for sale" sign on a house that's been our home for a dozen years. When it sells (we hope soon) we'll say goodbye to Las Vegas and move back to California, to be closer to our family and longtime friends.I'll be happy to be back in the same town, on the same coast, in the same house, where I raised my children and spent most of my adult life.But I won't be happy to leave here. It's funny. I never wanted to live in a big city or a desert, let alone, both. I remember the day my husband told me he'd been offered a job in Las Vegas.TODAY'S SPONSOR:"You don't want to live in Vegas," he said, "do you?""No," I … [Read more...] about Sharon Randall: Keepsakes help us remember life is to good to forget

A businesswoman and parent who spent most of her life "trapped in the wrong body" has spoken about finally seeing her mum dressed as a woman. Nia Wyn Heaton, the parent of two teenage children, told the North Wales Daily Post about how her mum reached out, hugged her and told her she looked "gorgeous". It marked a landmark moment in the embroidery shop owner's transition, after spending in the wrong body including growing up, getting married and being a dad. She said: “I remember it vividly, I was very confused about myself and I started dressing up in my sister’s clothes when I was about 11. “At youth club, I met my first girlfriend and while we were kissing, I remember thinking I should have that body. “I tried to be macho talking about football with the lads, but I always knew there was something different about me.” “In those days, it was frowned upon, and I didn’t want to admit I was different. I had plenty of girlfriends and because I … [Read more...] about Transgender parent finally living her dream life after leaving ‘Ian’ behind

Life StylePosted at: Apr 17, 2018, 1:01 AM; last updated: Apr 17, 2018, 1:01 AM (IST)Also in this sectionShilpa Shetty to make digital debut as blind dating show hostPriyanka returns to Bollywood with Salman's 'Bharat'Watch out for moreAditi bags award for BhoomiThis GAME gets biggerPreviousNextAs someone who counts Satyajit Ray as a huge influence, Majid Majidi decided to set his latest film Beyond the Clouds in Mumbai streets, which, he believes, are full of incredible heroes trying to lead a life of dignity in the face of struggle. The Iranian director has always been fascinated with Ray’s cinematic outlook and how his heroes come from everyday life, something that he feels is missing in Indian cinema today. “Satyajit Ray’s films had an effect on me. They inspired me to follow a certain interpretation of life. And I would like to influence the younger generation. In Pather Panchali, there is a respect that he has for his hero, even in the poverty. His heroes come … [Read more...] about ‘Real life missing in Indian films’

Velaa Private Island is a resort for billionaires, by billionaires. Where else, in addition to the standard private pool and butler, does the hotel provide a personal submarine? Welcome to the real life James Bond island. In true 007 style, as if seeking an exotic rendezvous with Scaramanga, I arrive at sunset by seaplane. Velaa is a 45-minute flight from Malé International Airport. Through the spray and bumps, Velaa appears like a beautiful oasis. Its name translates as “turtle”, not only because it’s a popular nesting spot but because its shape is reminiscent of a turtle shell, and the thatched-roofed overwater villas are arranged to represent the head. The island is really quite tiny with most of its 47 private villas spread a discrete distance apart on the wrap-around beach and others sprouting from the sea. There is also the highly sought-after ‘Romantic Villa’ that can only be reached by boat. In the centre of the island is a compact golf … [Read more...] about On the real life Bond island of Velaa, guests can pilot their own complimentary submarine