HCM CITY — An exhibition featuring 25 miniature statues of President Ho Chi Minh and Vice President Ton Duc Thang opened at the Ton Duc Thang Museum in HCM City on Wednesday.
In addition sculptors from the HCM City Fine Arts Association sent in 26 entries for a contest to create a giant copper statue of the two leaders for installation in Ha Noi for the millennium anniversary.
Lam Quang Noi's creation won the contest and a 5.4m copper statue of President Ho shaking hands with Ton Duc Thang to congratulate him for becoming vice president of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam in 1960 now adorns Thong Nhat Park in the capital's Thong Nhat Island.
The other 25 entries are on show at the exhibition where they will remain until February 20 next year.
The museum is at located 5 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1.
Holland Village opens in HCM City Park today
HCM CITY — The Holland Village event, held by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in HCM City, will open at September 23 Park today.
The 10-day event aims to promote the culture and customs of the people and country of the Netherlands to Vietnamese, expatriates and international visitors here.
It will introduce several abiding images of the Netherlands including 12 typical houses, windmills, tulips and other objects.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy music from Holland, the country's traditional cuisine and games.
Around 15 well-known artists from Holland will show their special skills in making wooden shoes and other handicraft and fine-art products, including the art of glass blowing by well-known artist Frans Limpens.
Some of the best paintings produced by artists and visitors at the event will be auctioned, and all the proceeds donated to the "Dance4Life" fund, a fund for developing HIV and AIDS prevention projects.
The event marks the 37th anniversary of bilateral relations Viet Nam and the Netherlands.
Touch of French food and culture in HCM City
HCM CITY — HCM City's Hotel Equatorial will host a French wine and food fair that will also feature cultural events this week.
The two-day Une Balade en France opening today will showcase French heritage with wine and food producers from seven regions, including Burgundy and Champagne, bringing their products for visitors to discover and enjoy.
City wine merchants like AuA, Vine Descombe Viet Nam, Daloc, Red Apron, Bacchus Corner, and The Warehouse will be part of the event.
There will be live music by France's Bigot Swing band and some typical French games.
Tickets booked in advance will cost VND350,000 and VND400,000 at the venue. Discounts are available for group bookings.
It will be held from 6pm to 11pm today and 5pm to 11pm on Saturday.
The money collected from the games and food sales will be donated to French charity Poussiere de Vie. — VNS