Lion Holds Oktoberfest 2010

The Oktoberfest at Lion Restaurant last year

On the nights of October 1 and 2, the German beer festival, Oktoberfest, takes place at Lion Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a program organized annually in October by Lion Restaurant. This year’s program is held in coincidence with the 200th anniversary of the traditional festival of Germany.

The program introduces a variety of German draft beer and 1,000 liters of exclusive beer for the festival. This year’s Oktoberfest also features traditional, unique German dishes and music show, fire dance, bartender performance as well as fun and exciting games. In addition, participants will receive attractive gifts, including two vouchers of drinking beer at the restaurant free of charge for one year. Tickets are priced at VND549,000/guest. Booking the tickets before September 15 will be offered a 10% discount.

One of the advantages of Lion Restaurant is producing German-style beer. The beer is made from barley grown in Bavaria, Germany, and high-quality rosemary also imported from Germany.

Located in the heart of HCM City, Lion Restaurant has been a favorite destination for local and foreign gourmets. Guests have been welcomed since June 2002 and served with Asian and European dishes with distinctive flavors. The restaurant has steadily improved and expanded its menu, decoration and services.

Lion Restaurant also holds gastronomic programs periodically. A beer buffet program featuring natural flavor of German draft beer in Bavaria is offered to guests on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are priced at VND120,000/guest and guests can enjoy black and gold beer within four hours.

From October this year, the restaurant will serve Sunday lunch buffet instead of only weekday buffets previously. With elegant and airy atmosphere, lunch buffet varies every day with more than 45 Asian and European dishes, such as boiled vegetable served with braised sauce, salad, chicken and banana flower salad, and female diners’ favorite dishes, such as bánh bèo, bánh úc, bánh nm and bánh xèo of the three regions of Vietnam.

Diners should not miss main courses and desserts, including cakes, fruits and sweet soups. Lunch buffet at Lion is for not only white-collar workers but also families and foreign diners.

Lion Restaurant has opened an amusement area for children on weekends since April. Children can paint and watch animated cartoons while their parents can enjoy a comfortable weekend with their children.

Lion RestaurantAdd: 11 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.3823 8514, email: sales@lionsaigon.com

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Portable village brings a touch of Dutch Culture

The wooden clog maker at Holland Village displays his craft - Photo: The organizers

To see windmills and tulips, you won’t have to get on a plane to travel to Holland next month as a piece of the Netherlands is coming here.  

 “Holland Village”, a collection of traditional crafts, food, and traditions, will come to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time and be open to visitors at 23/9 Park from October 22-31 to give visitors an insight into Dutch lifestyle and customs.

The village that has traveled all over the world has 12 traditional Dutch houses with traditional gables and a life-size windmill which is 10 meters high.

It will have typical old Dutch attractions, including a fish stand, a cheese stand, and street organ. Try the Dutch herrings, a favorite type of raw pickled fish in Holland, plus the stroopwafels (Dutch syrup waffle cookies) and cheese.

Also see for yourself how Dutch craftsmen make wooden clogs, do glass blowing and discover Dutch floricultural products made by professional artists who are difficult to meet even in the Netherlands.

Eat a plate of freshly baked Poffertjes, a type of Dutch pastry made from the original recipe dating back to 1795. Cooked by a member of Lubica van Wijk family who has been operating a Poffertjes cart for more than 25 years, the pastries are as authentic as they get. The original recipe has been passed down for generations in her family and is a closely guarded family secret.

At the Village, artist Frans Limpens will give demonstrations of glass blowing. “You name it and I will produce it. The lungs of a man for a surgeon, music instruments for musicians, mascots for football-fans and animals as collector’s items,” the artist says in a statement.

“All of these objects are made with a glass-torch and special equipment made out of glass tubes with different diameter and glass bars. By blowing and handling the melted glass all kind of objects can be created,” adds Limpens.

A stroll alongside traditionally costumed Dutch characters; daily shows on the open-air stage; floral workshops and accordionists playing Dutch music will all liven up the 10-day festival. At 3:30pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm every afternoon, Dutch traditional costume shows will take place, followed by sponsors’ interactive programs with visitors, such as an ironing competition. Competitions, including milking, will be held for children to have more knowledge of the Netherlands.

The admission to the Village is free and about 300,000 visitors are expected.

Holland Village was built in 1980 to promote Dutch agricultural products in Germany. It was deployed about four times per year in the major cities of Germany. Since 1989 it has been deployed all over the world, starting in Japan (Osaka) and later in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Canada, France, Austria, USA and a number of other countries.

Holland Village is being brought to Vietnam by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in HCMC with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality in the Netherlands to promote trade and Dutch brands.

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International sailing festival: SEA & SUN & SAND & SAIL

WELCOME LETTER FROM MR. HOANG TUAN ANH, MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM, HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Hanoi, June 10, 2010 The International Sailing Festival in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010, held from December 8 to 11, 2010 in Binh Thuan Province, is an event in celebration of the 1,000th Great Anniversary of Thang Long — Hanoi, the National Tourism Year of Southern Central Coastal Part — Phu Yen 2011, and the 15th Anniversary of Binh Thuan Province Tourism Industry. The festival aims to develop a world-class sailing industry, promote tourism in Binh Thuan Province, and implement Vietnam's marine strategy toward the year 2020 as decided by the Politburo. It is a practical activity and an opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam Sea Travel products, to introduce the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of Vietnam and Binh Thuan Province Sea Travel to national and foreign visitors and to promote the image of our country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism would like to convey its welcome and wishes for the great success of the International Sailing Festival held in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 by Binh Thuan Province, which will make a significant contribution to the modernization, industrialization, integration and development of our nation.

LETTER FROM HUYNH TAN THANH, CHAIRMAN OF BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Phan Thiet, June 22, 2010 The International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 is a practical activity and opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam sea travel products, to make national and foreign visitors know the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of sea travel in Vietnam in general and in Binh Thuan in particular. Binh Thuan People's Committee would like to give a warm welcome to all the international sailing athletes, representatives of all groups and manufacturers who make sailing boats from all over the world, the international and Vietnamese artists, the worldwide and nationwide sponsors, the foreign and domestic investors, the international and national reporters and especially a great number of foreign and Vietnamese visitors who are going to participate in the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 first held in our beautiful and hospitable Mui Ne Gulf. Binh Thuan People's Committee does believe that the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 will become a great festival for all of the international and Vietnamese friends.

MR. NGUYEN VAN THU, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Television, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade - Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Olympic Committee, Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Airlines for the attention and participation in steering the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the international organizations, central departments, local departments and the sponsors for their participation in this festival. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the press and the media of Vietnam, the international press and the media for sharing, caring and willing to accompany us in the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. Binh Thuan Province will be well-prepared to give a warm welcome to local and domestic tourists.

MR. ROI SHUHAMI, PRESIDENT OF XT ASIA INC. STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE -BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 Our corporation has had a lot of experience in trading and organizing international sailing events around the world. Currently, XT ASIA INC. is present and operating in more than twenty countries. Vietnam is considered as one of our potential markets. The sailing and yachting entertainment industry is quite new to the Vietnamese. As the industry grows, people will come to recognize Vietnam as a great destination for those who love sailing and yachting. It is a great honor for XT ASIA INC. to be involved with the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. This is a golden opportunity we should not miss. The idea of the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is exceptional and well worth admiring. We do believe the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam will be greatly successful and a wonderful event in the world's sailing and yachting entertainment industry.

DIRECTOR MAI QUOC VIET, PRESIDENT OF DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 "The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is going to be a romantic sight, with the appearance of hundreds of sail boats floating along the picturesque Mui Ne Gulf. The day will feature a beautiful picture filled with bright colors that will change in the shifting shafts of bright sunlight. We have even invited a vast number of well-known artists from all over the world to Vietnam. Ten famous bands from all corners of the globe will perform on a huge stage set up on Rose Hill - a unique locality set against the soaring red sand hills of Mui Ne. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to turn out for the veritable musical feast for the ears, we will do our very best to make the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - a brilliant brand."

NATALIA PHACHEVE, SINGER OF EURO ARTISTS CORP. We last came to Hanoi to attend "Hello Vietnam Program" at My Dinh Stadium, with many world stars from countries. Vietnam has stayed in my heart and when I think of it, I see it as a very beautiful and peaceful country. This time, we are eager to come back to Mui Ne Gulf, Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam, to participate in the "Sea & Sun & Sand & Sail" International Sailing Festival.

PRODUCER CHU HOANG ANH, PRESIDENT OF MAX JOINT-STOCK CORPORATION, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is an international event. Therefore, we are cooperating with many other international entertainment companies from the US, Australia, France, Russia and Korea. We are going to have the best selection of light and sound equipment, an LED screen imported from abroad to serve the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan -Vietnam. We are committed to the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam 2010 and it will be a festival with quality entertainment.

STEERING AND ORGANIZING BODIES: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT VIETNAM OLYMPIC COMMITTEE VIETNAM TELEVISION DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF SEA AND ISLANDS VCCI BINH THUAN PROVINCE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE TOURISM ASSOCIATION DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY MAX CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL SAILING ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

 

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WELCOME LETTER FROM MR. HOANG TUAN ANH, MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM, HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Hanoi, June 10, 2010 The International Sailing Festival in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010, held from December 8 to 11, 2010 in Binh Thuan Province, is an event in celebration of the 1,000th Great Anniversary of Thang Long — Hanoi, the National Tourism Year of Southern Central Coastal Part — Phu Yen 2011, and the 15th Anniversary of Binh Thuan Province Tourism Industry. The festival aims to develop a world-class sailing industry, promote tourism in Binh Thuan Province, and implement Vietnam's marine strategy toward the year 2020 as decided by the Politburo. It is a practical activity and an opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam Sea Travel products, to introduce the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of Vietnam and Binh Thuan Province Sea Travel to national and foreign visitors and to promote the image of our country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism would like to convey its welcome and wishes for the great success of the International Sailing Festival held in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 by Binh Thuan Province, which will make a significant contribution to the modernization, industrialization, integration and development of our nation.

LETTER FROM HUYNH TAN THANH, CHAIRMAN OF BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Phan Thiet, June 22, 2010 The International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 is a practical activity and opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam sea travel products, to make national and foreign visitors know the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of sea travel in Vietnam in general and in Binh Thuan in particular. Binh Thuan People's Committee would like to give a warm welcome to all the international sailing athletes, representatives of all groups and manufacturers who make sailing boats from all over the world, the international and Vietnamese artists, the worldwide and nationwide sponsors, the foreign and domestic investors, the international and national reporters and especially a great number of foreign and Vietnamese visitors who are going to participate in the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 first held in our beautiful and hospitable Mui Ne Gulf. Binh Thuan People's Committee does believe that the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 will become a great festival for all of the international and Vietnamese friends.

MR. NGUYEN VAN THU, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Television, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade - Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Olympic Committee, Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Airlines for the attention and participation in steering the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the international organizations, central departments, local departments and the sponsors for their participation in this festival. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the press and the media of Vietnam, the international press and the media for sharing, caring and willing to accompany us in the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. Binh Thuan Province will be well-prepared to give a warm welcome to local and domestic tourists.

MR. ROI SHUHAMI, PRESIDENT OF XT ASIA INC. STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE -BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 Our corporation has had a lot of experience in trading and organizing international sailing events around the world. Currently, XT ASIA INC. is present and operating in more than twenty countries. Vietnam is considered as one of our potential markets. The sailing and yachting entertainment industry is quite new to the Vietnamese. As the industry grows, people will come to recognize Vietnam as a great destination for those who love sailing and yachting. It is a great honor for XT ASIA INC. to be involved with the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. This is a golden opportunity we should not miss. The idea of the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is exceptional and well worth admiring. We do believe the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam will be greatly successful and a wonderful event in the world's sailing and yachting entertainment industry.

DIRECTOR MAI QUOC VIET, PRESIDENT OF DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 "The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is going to be a romantic sight, with the appearance of hundreds of sail boats floating along the picturesque Mui Ne Gulf. The day will feature a beautiful picture filled with bright colors that will change in the shifting shafts of bright sunlight. We have even invited a vast number of well-known artists from all over the world to Vietnam. Ten famous bands from all corners of the globe will perform on a huge stage set up on Rose Hill - a unique locality set against the soaring red sand hills of Mui Ne. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to turn out for the veritable musical feast for the ears, we will do our very best to make the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - a brilliant brand."

NATALIA PHACHEVE, SINGER OF EURO ARTISTS CORP. We last came to Hanoi to attend "Hello Vietnam Program" at My Dinh Stadium, with many world stars from countries. Vietnam has stayed in my heart and when I think of it, I see it as a very beautiful and peaceful country. This time, we are eager to come back to Mui Ne Gulf, Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam, to participate in the "Sea & Sun & Sand & Sail" International Sailing Festival.

PRODUCER CHU HOANG ANH, PRESIDENT OF MAX JOINT-STOCK CORPORATION, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is an international event. Therefore, we are cooperating with many other international entertainment companies from the US, Australia, France, Russia and Korea. We are going to have the best selection of light and sound equipment, an LED screen imported from abroad to serve the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan -Vietnam. We are committed to the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam 2010 and it will be a festival with quality entertainment.

STEERING AND ORGANIZING BODIES: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT VIETNAM OLYMPIC COMMITTEE VIETNAM TELEVISION DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF SEA AND ISLANDS VCCI BINH THUAN PROVINCE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE TOURISM ASSOCIATION DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY MAX CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL SAILING ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

 

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WELCOME LETTER FROM MR. HOANG TUAN ANH, MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM, HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Hanoi, June 10, 2010 The International Sailing Festival in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010, held from December 8 to 11, 2010 in Binh Thuan Province, is an event in celebration of the 1,000th Great Anniversary of Thang Long — Hanoi, the National Tourism Year of Southern Central Coastal Part — Phu Yen 2011, and the 15th Anniversary of Binh Thuan Province Tourism Industry. The festival aims to develop a world-class sailing industry, promote tourism in Binh Thuan Province, and implement Vietnam's marine strategy toward the year 2020 as decided by the Politburo. It is a practical activity and an opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam Sea Travel products, to introduce the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of Vietnam and Binh Thuan Province Sea Travel to national and foreign visitors and to promote the image of our country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism would like to convey its welcome and wishes for the great success of the International Sailing Festival held in Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 by Binh Thuan Province, which will make a significant contribution to the modernization, industrialization, integration and development of our nation.

LETTER FROM HUYNH TAN THANH, CHAIRMAN OF BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE — BINH THUAN — VIETNAM 2010 Phan Thiet, June 22, 2010 The International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 is a practical activity and opportunity to heighten and diversify Vietnam sea travel products, to make national and foreign visitors know the potential, strength, beauty and attraction of sea travel in Vietnam in general and in Binh Thuan in particular. Binh Thuan People's Committee would like to give a warm welcome to all the international sailing athletes, representatives of all groups and manufacturers who make sailing boats from all over the world, the international and Vietnamese artists, the worldwide and nationwide sponsors, the foreign and domestic investors, the international and national reporters and especially a great number of foreign and Vietnamese visitors who are going to participate in the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam of 2010 first held in our beautiful and hospitable Mui Ne Gulf. Binh Thuan People's Committee does believe that the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne — Binh Thuan — Vietnam 2010 will become a great festival for all of the international and Vietnamese friends.

MR. NGUYEN VAN THU, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Television, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade - Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Olympic Committee, Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Airlines for the attention and participation in steering the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the international organizations, central departments, local departments and the sponsors for their participation in this festival. The organizing board for the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam thanks the press and the media of Vietnam, the international press and the media for sharing, caring and willing to accompany us in the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. Binh Thuan Province will be well-prepared to give a warm welcome to local and domestic tourists.

MR. ROI SHUHAMI, PRESIDENT OF XT ASIA INC. STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE -BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 Our corporation has had a lot of experience in trading and organizing international sailing events around the world. Currently, XT ASIA INC. is present and operating in more than twenty countries. Vietnam is considered as one of our potential markets. The sailing and yachting entertainment industry is quite new to the Vietnamese. As the industry grows, people will come to recognize Vietnam as a great destination for those who love sailing and yachting. It is a great honor for XT ASIA INC. to be involved with the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam. This is a golden opportunity we should not miss. The idea of the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is exceptional and well worth admiring. We do believe the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam will be greatly successful and a wonderful event in the world's sailing and yachting entertainment industry.

DIRECTOR MAI QUOC VIET, PRESIDENT OF DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 "The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is going to be a romantic sight, with the appearance of hundreds of sail boats floating along the picturesque Mui Ne Gulf. The day will feature a beautiful picture filled with bright colors that will change in the shifting shafts of bright sunlight. We have even invited a vast number of well-known artists from all over the world to Vietnam. Ten famous bands from all corners of the globe will perform on a huge stage set up on Rose Hill - a unique locality set against the soaring red sand hills of Mui Ne. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to turn out for the veritable musical feast for the ears, we will do our very best to make the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - a brilliant brand."

NATALIA PHACHEVE, SINGER OF EURO ARTISTS CORP. We last came to Hanoi to attend "Hello Vietnam Program" at My Dinh Stadium, with many world stars from countries. Vietnam has stayed in my heart and when I think of it, I see it as a very beautiful and peaceful country. This time, we are eager to come back to Mui Ne Gulf, Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam, to participate in the "Sea & Sun & Sand & Sail" International Sailing Festival.

PRODUCER CHU HOANG ANH, PRESIDENT OF MAX JOINT-STOCK CORPORATION, DEPUTY HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAILING FESTIVAL MUI NE - BINH THUAN - VIETNAM 2010 The International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam is an international event. Therefore, we are cooperating with many other international entertainment companies from the US, Australia, France, Russia and Korea. We are going to have the best selection of light and sound equipment, an LED screen imported from abroad to serve the International Sailing Festival 2010 at Mui Ne - Binh Thuan -Vietnam. We are committed to the International Sailing Festival Mui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam 2010 and it will be a festival with quality entertainment.

STEERING AND ORGANIZING BODIES: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT VIETNAM OLYMPIC COMMITTEE VIETNAM TELEVISION DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF SEA AND ISLANDS VCCI BINH THUAN PROVINCE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM BINH THUAN PROVINCE TOURISM ASSOCIATION DANHAN INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY MAX CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL SAILING ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

 

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Ready, set, go for BBGV Fun Run next month

People of all ages take part in the Fun Run last year - Photo: Dinh Dung

The British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) will hold the 11th annual HCMC fun run on October 3.

The organizers expect around 6,000 runners and walkers including company-staff teams and serious runners to take part in the 4km event to raise US$40,000 for local charities in Vietnam.

Participants will gather at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Dist. 1) at 6 a.m. before the 6:45 a.m. start. The route follows Le Duan, Dong Khoi, Mac Thi Buoi and Hai Ba Trung streets before finishing back at the zoo.

Prizes for first man and woman over the line are Vietnam Airlines business class return tickets to either Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore and a full Adidas running kit including trainers. Second place winners will be awarded one night stays at the Evason Ana Mandara and one night stays at the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay for two including breakfast and transfers.

The organizers will award first and second placed teenagers (aged 13 to 18) an Adidas full running kit including trainers, while the first girl and boy from 6 to 12 years-old will receive a Nestle Milo Bike.

Last year, the BBGV Fun Run attracted 5,000 runners and raised US$36,000 to support the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation medical assistance program, Saigon Children’s Charity florist training program, improving road safety awareness in Dong Nai Province for 30 high risk schools, improving the learning environment at the Education Center for Disabled Children in District 4, Orphan Impact – Support Center for Development of Children and the Phase 5 charity in Hanoi.

Registration for the race begins on Monday for VND100,000 for adults and VND50,000 for children from six to 12 years and free for kids under six. The fee includes the run and refreshments afterwards.

For information and registration, contact the BBGV office at 25 Le Duan Blvd, Dist.1, HCMC. Tel: (08) 3829 8430 or participants can register from 5:30 a.m. on October 3.

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Overseas Vietnamese brings Texas pizzas to Nha Trang

The new Texas Hamburger shop in Nha Trang also sells pizzas - Photo: Dao Loan

The Texas Hamburger restaurant at 40 Hung Vuong Street in Nha Trang city looks like other fast food restaurants. It’s small and colorful with pictures to capture the attention of customers.

It has a great variety of food such as gourmet pizza, pasta, BBQ chicken, chicken wings, and much more. “We aim to provide you with a great Texas tasting pizza that makes you come back and visit again,” says the restaurant owner, Denny Do, a Vietnamese American who has years of experience working in pizza and hamburger shops in Texas.

“It’s interesting bringing the taste of Texas pizzas and hamburgers to Vietnamese people. The new job makes me happy,” Do says.

The small restaurant has a large selection of pizzas including seafood, pepperoni, Texas special pizza and margarita. The thin crust and double cheese is delicious.

“We’ve imported all of the equipment from America. Almost all the ingredients to make the pizzas are also imported from the U.S.,” he says.

The restaurant is small, so many of customers like to take away. Each pizza worth around VND90,000 feeds two people.

Do says it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to make a pizza. So far it’s the only Texas Hamburger restaurant in Vietnam.  Do says he hasn’t opened other outlets in HCMC or Hanoi because he loves living in Nha Trang with the clean environment and beautiful beaches. “I was born in HCMC and have lived for many years in the U.S. Now, I want to live here where I feel happy, cycling every morning, enjoying the sights and starting a new restaurant.”

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