Oct
24
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30 stamps about King Bao Dai
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VietNamNet Bridge – Being enthusiastic in collecting stamps since he was a boy, Buddhist monk Thich Tu Nghiem in Da Nang city, now has more than 10,000 rare stamps, including more than 30 old stamps potraying Vietnam’s latest king - Bao Dai, his wife - Queen Nam Phuong and his son - Prince Bao Long.
Venerable monk Thich Tu Nghiem, Vice Chairman of the Danang Buddhist Shangha, is passionate in collecting antiques. In addition to the collection of more than 200 ancient Buddha statues, he currently has more than 10,000 stamps on all topics. The monk said he began collecting stamps at the age of 13.
Trong số hơn 10.000 con tem sưu tập theo đủ các chủ đề, thầy Nghiêm có được những con tem quý về ba nhân vật trong triều đại phong kiến cuối cùng ở Việt Nam là vua Bảo Đại, hoàng hậu Nam Phương (vợ vua Bảo Đại) và hoàng tử Bảo Long (con vua Bảo Đại).
Among his most valuable stamps are the 30 stamps portraying three characters in the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam - King Bao Dai, Queen Nam Phuong and Prince Bao Long.
Tem về vua Bao Đại được xác định là loại tem Đông Dương, ra đời trước năm 1945, để phục vụ cho việc chuyển thư từ của hoàng cung nhà Nguyễn.
The stamps featuring King Bao Dai were identified as the Indochinese stamps, which was issued before 1945.
Một số ít tem về vua Bảo Đại ra đời dưới thời Việt Nam cộng hòa, khi nhiều người vẫn còn ưu thích tem về cựu hoàng.
A few stamps about King Bao Dai were released under the Republic of Vietnam, when many people still preferred stamps about the last king.
Tem về Hoàng hậu Nam Phương ra đời cùng thời và tùy theo mệnh giá trên tem để định giá tem.
Stamps portraying Queen Nam Phuong were issued the same time.
Tuy sở hữu khá nhiều tem thuộc dạng tem cung đình nhưng thầy Nghiêm cho biết chưa có thời gian để sắp sếp lại tem theo từng chủ đề. Trong cuốn dành riêng trưng bày tem xưa, thầy Nghiêm xép xen kẽ tem về vua Bảo Đại, Hoàng hậu Nam Phương, hoàng tử Bảo Long với hai tem hiếm là tem chồng - loại tem được đóng dấu chồng lên trên tem cũ, khi nhà nước Việt Nam chưa chính thức ra đời tem.
The monk has many royal stamps but he said he did not have time to sort them by topic. He also has two rare stamps about two French characters - Marshal Dostes and the Governor General of Indochina Paul Doumer.
Số ít tem về vua và hoàng hậu lại được bảo quản chung với tem thời Việt Nam cộng hòa.
Some stamps on the king and queen are preserved with stamps of the Republic of Vietnam.
Hay tem về nữ du kích trong sự kiện lịch sử bắn rơi 2.000 máy bay Mỹ.
Stamps featuring female guerrillas in the historical event of shooting down 2,000 U.S. aircraft.
Ở lịch vực tem phong cảnh, thầy Nghiêm có được con tem về chàu Một Cột (Hà Nội). Đây là tem Đông Dương, được sản xuất vào năm 1937.
Stamps portraying the One Pillar Pagoda (Hanoi,) which has just won a record of Asia's most unique architecture. This is the Indochinese stamp, issued in 1937.
Hay tem về các nhân vật lịch sử với hai con tem in hình cựu vương Campuchia Norodom Sihanouk vừa qua đời.
The monk has two stamps featuring former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk, who recently died at the age of 90.
Tem về nhà trí sĩ yêu nước Phan Bội Châu, Huỳnh Thúc Kháng cũng được thầy Ngiêm sưu tầm như là một cách lưu giữ lịch sử.
Stamps of patriotic intellectuals Phan Boi Chau and Huynh Thuc Khang.
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Oct
24
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Khanh Hoa sings of the Spratlys
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VietNamNet Bridge –Award-winning singer Khanh Hoa has released a DVD of songs in praise of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands and the troops stationed there.
On location: In her new DVD, Khanh Hoa sings songs in praise
of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands and the troops stationed there. —Photo biendong.vntime.vn
The DVD is one of the first filmed entirely on the islands of the offshore archipelago.
The DVD, entitled Gan Lam Truong Sa (The Spratlys Are So Close) arose out of Hoa's third visit to the islands and represents two years of work preparing for the project, Hoa said. The songs include compositions by Tran Manh Hung, Do Bao, Son Trach, Tran Minh Tuan, and Tan Phong.
"In the minds of many people, the Spratlys are a very tough region with a lot of wind and sunshine," she said. "But in this DVD, I want to present to the public the grand and pure beauty of the place, along with the beautiful and romantic soul of the soldiers working and living here."
Getting to the archipelago is not easy due to the difficult conditions of travel by ship, but this didn't deter Hoa from returning often, even though each trip caused her to lose several kilogrammes.
"No other sea can be more beautiful than at the Spratlys," she said. "Anyone who has seen it with their own eyes can verify that."
Born in Thanh Hoa Province, Hoa joined the Thang Long Music and Dance Theatre in 2005 after graduating from the Viet Nam National Academy of Music. She has won several medals in national music contests.
To make the new DVD, she spent 12 days visiting 10 islands of the archipelago. She and her crew took advantage of every minute to work, getting up at 2am everyday and starting work at 3am due to the time required to travel between the different islands.
"Many times I was exhausted. But we told to ourselves not to abandon our project because we might not have another occasion to realise our dream. We are ready to do every thing for our beloved Truong Sa, " Hoa recalled.
She remembers the terrible heat on the archipelago. "My skin became very tan, like that of the soldiers. However, at that moment, I didn't think so much about how to look beautiful; I only thought about how to work rapidly and effectively."
Hoa said she was touched to receive a warm welcome from the local soldiers and civilians and experience their lives.
"They are simple but noble people. Although they live with many difficulties, they remain very sentimental and optimistic. When I met them, I felt more proud of my country and loved it more."
"After I watched her DVD, I felt the islands were so close, as the name of the album implies," said fellow singer Tan Minh. "I was touched to feel the warmth among people there."
"It's a touching album," said musician Nguyen Trong Tao. "It can make people feel closer to the sea, to the islands and to the soldiers. With an expressive singing voice and a great love for the islands, Hoa has touched the hearts of many people."
Hoa offered 500 copies of the DVD to the soldiers of the archipelago.
"I make this DVD not only for those who have been or never been to the islands, but for the soldiers who spend days and night guarding the sea," she said.
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Oct
24
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six International travel awards is awarded by Vietnam
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(CPV) – The Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 has placed five Vietnamese hotels and resorts on the list of top hospitality properties.
The 111-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi ranked third among the Top 20 Hotels in Southeast Asia. The Park Hyatt Saigon and the Sheraton Saigon also scored top-20 finishes on the same list.
Life Heritage Resort Hoi An and The Nam Hai were voted among the Top 15 Resorts in Asia, placing 10th and 14th on the list, respectively.
In addition, the Old Town of Hoi An made its first appearance as one of Asia’s Top 10 Cities, joining the ranks of destinations such as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kyoto.
The Readers’ Choice Awards polled responses from 46,476 readers who rated resorts and hotels on a five-point scale across five categories via a secure website. Only the properties that garnered a minimum number of responses were eligible, with awards given for candidates with the highest rankings by voters./.
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Direct to Indonesia will be opened by Vietnam Airlines
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24/10/2012 08:27:11
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Port activities are restricted in Ha Long Bay
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24/10/2012 08:25:06
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Course on making traditional musical instrument
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24/10/2012 08:21:15
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Hanoi welcomes "Time Mark" fashion show in
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24/10/2012 08:19:29
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Hanoi welcomes 2nd European Language Day
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24/10/2012 08:16:18
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The paintball battle
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23/10/2012 08:53:53
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Japanese film festival will be opened in Hanoi
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23/10/2012 08:51:37
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The popularion of Yoga guru
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23/10/2012 08:49:46
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Super Junior gets the walmly welcome from HCM city audience
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23/10/2012 08:39:37
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