A design by Spanish designer Diego Cortizas, owner of Chula brand. ( Photo courtesy of the organiser )
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Spring Summer Fashion Week 2020 starting on September 13will present the latest collections by leading designers of the country.
Naturalmaterials are in vogue this year, with the aim of bringingconvenience in spring/summer when the weather is getting hotter due toclimate change, according to designer Minh Hanh, founder of theevent.
The fashion week will be held at Dien Hong Garden (formerly Chavassieux Square)in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district. “Inrecent years, we have held the fashion week at public venues to eliminate theborder between fashion catwalks and life; it’s good to bring fashioncloser to the people,” said Hanh.
Thethree-day event will feature 750 outfits by GenViet Jeans and 14 designers.They show different inspirations and themes, but all focus on the spring/summerseason.
TrinhThanh Hai, owner of GenViet Jeans brand, said fashion should follow trends, butnever separate itself from local culture, which is part of the message ofher collection 'Where I Am Living'.
Youngdesigner Nhi Hoang has experimented with traditional silk, usingmaterial from Nha Xa village (Ha Nam province) and Bao Loc city in the Central Highlands provinceof Lam Dong.
Spanishdesigner Diego Cortizas, owner of Chula brand, has participated in the fashionweek for 10 years. This year he's using linen from northern Sa Pa town and silkfrom central Da Nang city.
“I havemany years working in the field of fashion in Vietnam. I want to preservethe identity and tradition of Vietnam but still tend to modernity in thedesigns,” he said./.
Vietnamese fashion designers Do Trinh Hoai Nam and Nguyen Cong Tri have impressed foreign audience with their Asian-style collections at two New York fashion events.
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 design by Spanish designer Diego Cortizas, owner of Chula brand. ( Photo courtesy of the organiser ) 
