Nominations for 14th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards announced
The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) daily of the Vietnam News Agency announced 11 nominations for the 14th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards.
A photo by photographer Thomas Billhardt. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) dailyof the Vietnam News Agency announced 11 nominations for the 14th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards.
Accordingly, there are three nominations for the Work Prize.They are the book and photo exhibition “Hanoi 1967-1975” by photographer ThomasBillhardt, the set of books “Thang Long Kinh ki-Ke cho” by Nguyen Huy Thang andNguyen Quoc Tin, and the book “Tay choi” by Mai Lam.
The Idea Prize sees four nominations, including the projecton rebuilding the architecture of Dien Huu - One Pillar Pagoda by virtualreality technology; the idea of building an underground highway and renovatingTo Lich River into a historical, cultural and spiritual park; and the Red Riverurban subdivision planning project, and the idea of turning old factories intocreative spaces in Hanoi.
Three other nominations have been named for the Job Prize. Theyare the Hanoi creative space design contest, the “Hanoi is...” drawing contest andthe series of activities of the “Hanoi Rethink” project, and the COVID-19vaccination campaign and efforts of the city’s COVID-19 prevention and controlforces.
The only nomination for and also the winner of the GrandPrize is kept secret. The prize is the most important award granted to anindividual who has devoted his or her life to the development of Hanoi and hasa career that is strongly connected to the capital.
The awards were initiated in 2008 by the The Thao & VanHoa daily and Bui Xuan Phai’s family. The awards have been organised annuallyby the Hanoi People’s Committee and sponsored by the The Thao & Van Hoanewspaper and Bui Xuan Phai Fund to honour painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920-1988), afounder of modern art in Vietnam.
The Grand Prize of the 13th Bui Xuan Phai– For Love of HanoiAwards went to music composer Phu Quang for his renowned and immortal songsabout the capital city./.
Music composer Phu Quang has won the Grand Prize of the 13th Bui Xuan Phai – For Love of Hanoi Awards for his renowned and immortal songs about the capital city.
In the essays of Nguyen Truong Quy, the day-to-day eating and drinking habits of Hanoians become part of one’s soul and they bring dear memories wherever an Hanoian is.
Three paintings of late Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai will go under the hammer at the "Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art" session of Singaporean auctioneer Larasati on June 17.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
A photo by photographer Thomas Billhardt. (Photo: VNA) 
