This year’s theme of “The energy of design for people and environment” will focus on sustainable design and architecture as a tool aimed at improving the overall quality of life.
In Hanoi, a total of 20 panels introducing historical sites and contemporary cities will be displayed at an exhibition titled “Everything is illuminated. Geographical perspectives from history to contemporary”.
The event will take place at Casa Italia at 18 Le Phung Hieu street from March 8 to March 15. Furthermore, a workshop on urban heritage lighting design solutions will also be held at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) on March 9.
The Italian Design Day was originally launched back in 2017 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and is held in more than 100 cities around the world.
Its main purpose is to promote the history and modernity of Italian design, whilst sharing experience and ideas with partners worldwide to encourage the exchange of innovative practices and international co-operation.
Vietnam’s Golden Bridge ranked among top 100 destinations in 2018
NDO – The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang has been ranked among the top 100 World’s Greatest Places in 2018 by the US’s Time magazine.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
