Sep
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Student wins ‘eco' diary contest
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VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quynh Tram, 12, of Marie Curie Secondary School claimed first prize at the Panasonic Eco Picture Diary Contest 2012 on Sunday, enabling her to participate in the competition's Global Awards Ceremony in Kyoto, Japan, this November.
The contest, which ran from June to August, drew the participation of 460 students from secondary schools in Ha Noi, each of whom were asked to draw pictures and create text related to environmental protection.
Every day of the diary was illustrated by colourful and lively pictures, made from various materials such as recycled paper, clay, bamboo, plastic bottles, and nylon bags.
Tram began her five-day diary with a biology class entry: "Our teacher keeps telling us about environmental pollution but never discusses any solutions. I'm thinking of planting a tree in a used plastic bottle, I mean ‘recycling' it."
Tram then developed her initial idea by designing an eco-area to be built in the front yard of her house, which accommodates plants, a pond and fish, before ending the diary with the following message.
"The earth is the only planet with living objects – people, and also the only planet with plants. Were plants born to be destroyed by human beings? For the sake of our future, and for a green planet, we should act today, even if it is only a small act."
The contest was launched globally by Panasonic in 2009 to appeal for environmental protection awareness, and to promote the writing and drawing abilities of elementary and secondary school students. It officially kicked off in Viet Nam in 2011 with 130,000 entries from 37 countries.
"The contest not only encourages students to express their dreams and creative ideas, but also involves them with the community in protecting the environment, said Panasonic Corporation general director Shinichi Wakita at the awards ceremony on Sunday.
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Sep
19
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Lan Khue to compete at Asian Super Model Contest
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VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Ngoc Lan Khue, a promising contestant for the 2012 Vietnam Supermodel, will join models from 10 Asian countries to take part in the Asian Super Model Contest in Nanning, China, from September 19-30.
Khue, a student from the Vietnam National University of Science, is 1m76 high and measures 85-60-89.
She has been invited to many large fashion shows, including Elle, Dep (Beauty) Runway Show, Thoi Trang Dam Me (Fashion and Passion) and has also appeared in the cover pages of Elle, Golf, Mi Thuat (Fine Art), Life Style and Dep (Beauty) magazines.
At the Asian competition, Khue will wear evening dresses designed by Le Thanh Hoa, ao dai (Vietnam’s traditional long dress) by Tuan Hai and casual clothes by Tuan Tran.
She will show her drawing talent and make a presentation of lotus, the symbol of Vietnamese flower.
The Asian Super Model Contest provides a good opportunity for young girls aged between 18-22 to shine on the regional catwalk.
In last year’s contest in Japan, Ninh Hoang Ngan, another Vietnamese representative, won the Talent Award.
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Sep
19
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7th century stele found
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VietNamNet Bridge – An ancient stone stele, the oldest ever discovered in Viet Nam, is to be preserved at the northern Bac Ninh Province's museum, its director has confirmed.
The 7th century stone stele is preserved at Bac Ninh Province Museum.
- Photo Courtesy of Nhan dan newspaper
The artefact, which dates back to the seventh century, was stumbled across by a resident of Thuan Thanh District's Tri Qua Commune when he was digging earth behind Hue Trach pagoda in Xuan Quan Village.
The objects unearthed included two flagstones measuring 45x46cm and 9cm thick found two metres under the soil. They were identified as the stele of a high ranking monk's tower grave.
Le Viet Nga, Head of Bac Ninh Museum, said the stone script also revealed that the tower was constructed in the year 601 and contained a description of the grave building.
Nga believes the script remained clear after such a long time because the stones on top protected it from adverse affects.
The previous oldest stele, currently on display at the Viet Nam National Museum of History, dated back to 616.
Not far from the latest discovery, researchers also found a stone pot containing black impurities which were identified as the bone ash of the monk.
Nga said the antiques prove the long history of Luy Lau Land - known today as Thuan Thanh District - and provide important historical data for researchers.
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"Antiques" and rare books at International Book Fair in Hanoi
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19/09/2012 09:16:02
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Bidding opens for excavation of recently discovered shipwreck
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19/09/2012 09:09:51
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Egypt gets set for millions of new tourists
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19/09/2012 09:06:27
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Epic poem sets 5 national records
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19/09/2012 09:04:41
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Tragi-comedy to debut in US
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19/09/2012 09:02:07
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Conde Nast Traveller votes the Nam Hai as Best Overseas Spa Hotel
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19/09/2012 08:57:53
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“Is it you? Hanoi Autumn?”
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19/09/2012 08:38:02
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“Is it you? Hanoi Autumn?”
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19/09/2012 08:36:03
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Dossier on Trang An Tourism Complex to be submitted to UNESCO
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19/09/2012 08:33:19
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