HCM CITY — Fashion designer Vo Viet Chung has presented his latest creation – a nine-train ao dai (traditional dress) accompanied by a gold and diamond-inlaid head-dress.
According to the designer, the creation includes nine 100m-long trains with sophisticated dragon and phoenix embroidery patterns. "The nine trains symbolise the nine branches of the Cuu Long (Mekong) River," he said.
One thousand metres of silk has been used to create the dress, while 0.5kg gold and 2,000 diamonds have been used to beautify the head-dress.
The unique dress will be presented to the public at a fashion show in HCM City on October 4, before being put on display in Ha Noi during the city's 1,000th anniversary.
Livers contract for the onset of Oktoberfest
HA NOI — A traditional German Oktoberfest will be held in Ha Noi on September 24-25.
Hosted by the German Embassy in Viet Nam, the event is among the activities for German Year in Viet Nam as part of the celebrations of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Oktoberfest this year will include the Munich-based band The Happy Bavarians will perform during the event.
First held 200 years ago in Munich, the world's biggest beer festival attracts around 6 million people every year.
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest Festival in Germany, Lion Restaurant in HCM City will hold its own annual Oktoberfest on October 1 and 2.
There will be a selection of draft beers as usual but this year the festival will also feature traditional German dishes, music shows, fire dances, bartending performances, and games.
New TV drama highlights Hanoian lifestyle, customs
HA NOI— Lifestyle, customs and the traditional way of thinking of Hanoians are the topic of a new series, which began on the VTV1 channel last night.
Entitled Nep Nha (Family Customs), the 40-episode series focuses on an old Hanoian family. Produced by the Viet Nam Television Centre (VFC), the series features several well-known actors and actresses. — VNS