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Saigonese people join contest to worship Hung Kings

Thursday, 28 January 2010

VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty four teams representing the 24 districts of HCMC have registered to join the Banh Tet (traditional sticky rice cake) making contest to select the best cakes to worship the Hung Kings on February 12, or December 29 of the lunar calendar.

A Vietnamese family wrap banh tet. (Photo: SGT)

According to the Tet 2010 Festival organizing committee, the deadline for registration is February 8. All 24 districts of the city have teams in the contest, one more than last year.

The final round to select winners for the traditional Banh Tet and Creative Banh Tet categories will take place at the Dam Sen Park in District 11 on February 10. The organizing committee will also give banh tet to children during the ceremony.

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Customers are chosing gifts for Valentine's Day at a supermarket.

VietNamNet Bridge - Supermarkets and gift shops have been advertizing special products and services in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, Feb 14.

Online florists’ like Dat Viet, thegioihoatuoi, Nhung chang trai, and Thang Long display pictures of colorful rose bouquets, baskets, and boxes to attract customers.

Thegioihoatuoi.com offers a free pair of ice-cream coupons worth VND44,000 for every bill worth over VND400,000.

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

VietNamNet Bridge – The US Embassy in Vietnam launched a photo competition on Feb. 9, entitled “HIV in Your Eyes,” which aims to raise awareness of HIV-related issues among university and college students.

The contest also expects to promote increased student involvement in activities to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Vietnam.

Entrants are requested to submit photos that creatively illustrate ways to tackle the discrimination suffered by those who live with HIV and portray ways in which those who are HIV-positive can lead normal and productive lives.

Entries may also depict student awareness of HIV-related matters and student involvement in HIV-related activities.

The competition is open from Feb. 15 - March 15. Shortlisted photos will be exhibited at the National Library for a week prior to an awards ceremony for the winning entries, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in April.

Since 2004, the US has provided more than 232 million USD for anti-HIV programmes in Vietnam via the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Wednesday, 23 January 2008

VietNamNet Bridge - Superior Bonze Thich Quang Tam, head of the Long Thanh Pagoda in Thu Thua township of southern Long An province, has been awarded the “Information Technology Knight” title by the E-Chip magazine for his contributions to computer illiteracy in the township.

Superior Bonze Thich Quang Tam learnt basic IT skills by himself with an old computer given by his friend. He then shared his knowledge with poor students living in the pagoda.

Wednesday, 23 January 2008

VietNamNet Bridge - According to a recent policy, elementary and high-school students nationwide are entitled to a long Lunar New Year’s holiday (Tet) of 12 days. This is the first time this has occurred but while children are bucked up by the goods news, many working parents worry about finding services to look after their children while they are at work.

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