Entertainment-Sports
Hà Nội’s first ever literature tour launched
HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội now offers a one-of-a-kind journey that will take guests back in time to the heyday of Vietnamese literature in the ancient and medieval eras.
The tour takes place at the Việt Nam Literature Museum, which covers an area of around 3,000sq.m and features displays of more than 3,454 artefacts representing the quintessence of Vietnamese literature.
Visitors who take part in the tour will have the opportunity to visit the gardens of 20 notable Vietnamese figures, carry the Tâm-Tài symbol to the Temple of Vietnamese Literature, and experience the Vietnamese literary space.
The literary tour also takes guests through the spaces of poet Nguyễn Du and the Kiều story, critical realist literature, President Hồ Chí Minh and his best poems, Cricket’s adventure diary, poet-playwright Lưu Quang Vũ and Xuân Quỳnh’s literary career.
Nguyễn Thị Thu Huệ, Director of the Việt Nam Literature Museum, stated that the museum houses special and valuable relics, works, and stories from many generations of outstanding Vietnamese writers and cultural personalities.
Huệ also stated that the museum’s operations team is eager to communicate that cultural and intellectual worth to the general population.
She has high hopes that the museum will become a go-to destination not only for those who have a passion for literature but also for everyone and every family.
Phùng Quang Thắng, Chairman of Vietnam S.T.I.D, a co-organiser of the literary tour, said that while each guest has unique literary interests, they all care deeply about protecting the country’s cultural heritage.
Taking a literary tour, he explained, would make it possible for people of all ages to simply have access to and learn about important cultural characteristics and other topics.
Thắng wishes that the young people who attend the tour would develop a deeper appreciation for literature.
The Việt Nam Literature Museum can be found in the Tây Hồ neighbourhood of Hà Nội, at 275 Âu Cơ Street in Quảng An Ward. The three-story museum honours and showcases the works of prominent Vietnamese writers.
The literary tour takes place every Saturday and Sunday and lasts for a total of 90 minutes. The price of entry for adult is currently VNĐ150,000 (US$6.3). VNS
Source: http://ovietnam.vn/entertainment/ha-nois-first-ever-literaturetour-launched_340375.html
Football
HÀ NỘI — In a disappointing start for Philippe Troussier as head coach of the Việt Nam U23 team, the squad suffered a 3-0 loss to Iraq in their first match at the Doha Cup in Qatar.
Despite the setback, Troussier saw the match as a valuable lesson for the players, who he believes will improve in the future.
Việt Nam faced adversity early on in the game, as defender Vũ Tiến Long received a red card in the 22nd minute for a challenge that resulted in Nihad Qwaid falling in the box.
The red card forced Troussier to adjust his line-up, but his side went behind just before halftime.
Hussein Lawend went down in the box, and Iraq were given a penalty. Ali Basem Almosawe converted from 12 yards out.
The break time did not help Việt Nam as they conceded two more goals, in the 60th minute by Ahmed Hassan and 85th by Dhulfiqar Al Imari.
In the 89th minute, Võ Hoàng Minh Khoa received a second yellow card and was also sent off.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Troussier said it was an unexpected result for Việt Nam.
However, he found some good points in the youngsters’ performance.
“Our performance in the first 20 minutes was not bad, said Troussier. “But the defenders made a mistake leading to a red card. My team was not confident with 10 men.”
“But we come here to make mistakes, fix them and progress. We can’t wait to play the second match to show our better performance.”
Asked about two red cards for Việt Nam, the French coach said the referee was right in all his decisions.
“I emphasise that through this tournament, especially this match, players have had good opportunities to learn and gain experience,” he said. “Of course, we will have to pay for the lessons we learn here. We will analyse the match and move forward to the next matches.”
He added that the Doha Cup is a test for the 32nd SEA Games. Participating teams here were all strong and it is impossible to avoid mistakes. He hopes it will make his team stronger.
Speaking with reporters after the game, goalkeeper Quan Văn Chuẩn said his teammates managed the ball well but delivered too many inaccurate passes.
“Playing with one player less than Iraq, we met difficulty in connecting each other and could not provide balls to the front line,” he said. “It was really difficult to open attacks.”
Việt Nam, currently at the bottom of the ranking, will play the UAE on March 26.
After two matches, organisers will arrange the next fixture based on the teams’ results. VNS
Source: http://ovietnam.vn/sports/viet-nam-to-rise-up-stronger-after-loss-troussier_342698.html
Billiards
HÀ NỘI — Five Vietnamese cueists have earned their berths to compete at the US Open Pool Championship 2023.
Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Đặng Thành Kiên, Lường Đức Thiện, Nguyễn Hoàng Phong and Dương Quốc Hoàng received the organisers’ confirmation on March 22.
They are among 256 athletes to play at the 47-year-old tournament from September 25-30 at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
A total of US$125,000 will be delivered to high-ranking athletes with the champions bagging $50,000.
Last year, five Vietnamese also successful bagged their slots. Hoàng had the best performance as he entered the round of the final 16.
The US Open Pool Championship is an annual professional men’s nine-ball pool tournament that began in its current form in 1976. It is one of the most sought-after titles in nine-ball and in pool generally.
Many famous athletes have taken part in the event, such as Efren Reyes of the Philippines, Shane Van Boening and Earl Strickland of the US, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz of Spain, Joshua Filler of Germany and Jayson Shaw of Scotland.
Traditionally, the winners are given a green blazer and are awarded free entry to all future US Open tournaments. VNS
Source: http://ovietnam.vn/sports/vietnamese-cueists-to-take-part-in-prestigious-us-open-pool-championship_342675.html
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