Exhibitions Photographic Society of America opens photo exhibition in Hanoi Tuesday, Jun 5, 2018,13:49 (GMT+7) Photographic Society of America opens photo exhibition in Hanoi The PSA international photo exhibition is open to visitors at the Vietnam Art Photograph Archives and Exhibition Center until June 17 - PHOTO: VIETNAMPLUS The Association of Vietnamese Photography Artists (AVPA) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA) are jointly hosting the PSA international photo exhibition in Hanoi through June 17, news website Vietnamplus reports. The exhibition, taking place at the Vietnam Art Photograph Archives and Exhibition Center, featuring 148 snapshots taken by professional and amateur photographers from 43 countries . They were selected from thousands of entries sent to the organizers since November 2017, according to Vu Quoc Khanh, chairman of AVPA. The photos are arranged based upon different topics, such as … [Read more...] about Photographic Society of America opens photo exhibition in Hanoi
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Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God”
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Việt Nam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness and advised not to equate the movement with other legitimate Protestant groups with similar names in the country. Vũ Chiến Thắng, head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, said that the committee “is aware of and is keeping tabs on the Church of God’s movement.” The new religious phenomenon that has drawn wide public attention in the recent weeks takes it root years ago with limited presence in the northern provinces of Hải Phòng, Quảng Ninh, and Thái Nguyên, but seems to have picked up speed in spreading to other localities in the country. Allegations of its cult-like conducts – including deceptive recruitment, … [Read more...] about Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God”
Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Việt Nam
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — With the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Việt Nam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness and advised not to equate the movement with other legitimate Protestant groups with similar names in the country. Vũ Chiến Thắng, head of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, said that the committee “is aware of and is keeping tabs on the Church of God’s movement.” The new religious phenomenon that has drawn wide public attention in the recent weeks takes it root years ago with limited presence in the northern provinces of Hải Phòng, Quảng Ninh, and Thái Nguyên, but seems to have picked up speed in spreading to other localities in the country. Allegations of its cult-like conducts – including deceptive recruitment, … [Read more...] about Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Việt Nam
Traditional poonah paper admired in modern society
Many people in Hanoi were thrilled when attending a cultural event called “Dó bay” or says “Drifting Poonah paper” held recently at a book house on Nguyen Thai Hoc street in the capital city. They had a chance to participate in a wide range of activities on poonah paper, from talk shows, exhibitions to hands-on ones like drawing, making hand fans with the paper, etc. Giang Nguyet Dinh, a junior at Hanoi University of Culture, has been practicing calligraphy for five years. He is now writing the most beautiful calligraphic words on poonah paper as small gifts to event goers. Despite his humble manner, anyone seeing him may be attracted by his knowledge and love for cultural values. “As far as I know, poonah paper used to be commonly applied in daily life back to the past. It was used for royal documents and family trees, etc. So it was essential back then,” Dinh said. Kids to the events can also find their own corner of joy where they can make … [Read more...] about Traditional poonah paper admired in modern society
Vietnam Fisheries Society kicks off at Chinese fishing ban in disputed waters
By Vo Hai  March 27, 2018 | 09:14 am GMT+7 Vietnamese fishing boats in the South China Sea, commonly known as the East Sea in Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Van Dong Last week, Vietnam's foreign ministry also voiced its opposition to the fishing ban in the East Sea. The Vietnam Fisheries Society has issued a statement protesting against a Chinese fishing ban in the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea, saying it violates Vietnam’s sovereignty. China's Ministry of Agriculture has announced it is adjusting a ban in Vietnam's territorial waters from May 1 to August 16. “This ban violates the rights and legal interests of Vietnam, the country’s sovereignty to the Paracel Islands and the Gulf of Tonkin, and it hampers the operations of Vietnamese fishermen,” said the Vietnam Fisheries Society. It also goes against international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Fisheries Society kicks off at Chinese fishing ban in disputed waters