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H'Hen Niê
H'Hen Niê ( ; born 15 May 1992) is a Vietnamese people, Vietnamese model and beauty pageant titleholder. After winning Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, she represented Vietnam at Miss Universe 2018, and reached the Top 5 finalist, the current best placement for Vietnam. She was the first Miss Universe participant from Vietnam to be from an ethnic minority group. She is also a commissioner in the Vietnam Youth Federation. Early life H'Hen Niê was born in Cư M’gar, Đắk Lắk Province to parents Y'Krin Êban and H'Ngơn Niê. She comes from the Rade people, Rade ethnic minority, and as such speaks the Rade language, as her native language. H'Hen did not learn Vietnamese language, Vietnamese until eighth grade. H'Hen is the third oldest out of six children, and during her youth, she worked on a coffee farm to assist her family. Rade matrilineal customs meant that Rade women traditionally tend to start a family at a young age. However, H'Hen decided to break from this tradition and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe Vietnam 2017
Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 was the 3rd edition of the Miss Universe Vietnam pageant. It was held on January 6, 2018 at Crown Convention Center, Nha Trang. Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Phạm Thị Hương crowned her successor H'Hen Niê at the end of the event. H'Hen Niê was appointed as Miss Universe Vietnam, Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, finishing in the Top 5. Later, first runner-up Hoàng Thùy became Miss Universe Vietnam, Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 and represented the country at Miss Universe 2019 and finished in the Top 20. The selection of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 is accompanied by a reality television series called ''I Am Miss Universe Vietnam'', in which contestants are put through different challenges and training programs in each weekly episode. Initially, the contest finale was scheduled to be held in August 2017. However, it was subsequently pushed back to December 2, 2017. The final was once again pushe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hàng Trống Painting
Hàng Trống painting () is a genre of Vietnamese woodcut painting that originated from the area of Hàng Trống ( vi) and Hàng Nón streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam. In the past, Hàng Trống painting was an essential element of the Tết Nguyên Đán holiday in Hanoi, but today this tradition almost has disappeared and authentic Hàng Trống paintings are found only in museums or fine art galleries. However, the art of making Hàng Trống paintings is always considered a symbol of traditional culture and aesthetic value of Vietnam. Themes and making The common themes in Hàng Trống paintings are spiritual and cultural symbols such as the white tiger (hổ trắng) or carp (cá chép), which indicate a stronger influence of Buddhism and Taoism than in Đông Hồ painting. However, besides the pictures of worshipping themes, Hàng Trống craftsmen also made paintings with folk themes like Đông Hồ such as ''Bịt mắt bắt dê'' (blind-man's buff), ''R� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Poonlertlarp
Maria Lynn Ehren (), known professionally as Maria Poonlertlarp (, , ; born January 18, 1992), is a Swedish-Thai actress, model, activist and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Thailand 2017. She represented Thailand at Miss Universe 2017, where she reached the Top 5. Career In August 2016, Poonlertlarp began her career in modeling by posing on the cover of ''Vogue Thailand''. In 2018, she became the guest star in the fourth episode of Asia's Next Top Model (season 6). In February 2019, she became a mentor of The Face Thailand (season 5) with Toni Rakkaen, Virahya Pattarachokchai and Bank Anusith. Pageantry Miss Universe Thailand 2017 Poonlertlarp won Miss Universe Thailand 2017 on 29 July 2017. During its preliminary segment, Poonlertlarp won the ''Boutique Lady'' title sponsored by Bangkok Airways with a prize of 100,000 baht cash, and a complimentary round-trip first class airline ticket for the upcoming Miss Universe 2017 pageant destination. During th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga, Camarines Sur
Naga, officially the City of Naga (Central Bikol language, Central Bikol: ''Siyudad nin Naga''; Rinconada Bikol language, Rinconada Bikol: ''Siyudad ka Naga''; ; ), or the Pilgrim City of Naga, is an Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, independent component city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, Naga has a population of 209,170 people. It is the most populous city in Camarines Sur and the second most populous city in the Bicol Region, following Legazpi, Albay, Legazpi in Albay and the smallest city in Bicol Region in terms of land area. The town was established in 1575 by order of Spanish Empire, Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines, Governor-General Francisco de Sande. The city, then Nueva Cáceres (New Cáceres, Spain, Cáceres), was one of the Spanish royal cities in the Spanish East Indies, along with Manila, Cebu City, and Iloilo City, historically to be the third oldest. Geographically and statistically classified, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lam Dong
Lam or LAM may refer to: Organizations * Laguna Art Museum, California, US * Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M), Chicago, US * Lam Eng Rubber, a Malaysian manufacturer * Lam Research, American semiconductor equipment company * LAM Mozambique Airlines, flag carrier airline of Mozambique * Libraries, archives and museums; see GLAM (cultural heritage) * Les Afriques dans le monde (LAM), a French academic research institute on Africa Places * Lam, Bavaria, Germany * Lam Beshkest-e Pain, a village in Iran * Lam Cốt, a village in Vietnam * Lam, Guntur district, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India * Lam Brook, a stream in England * Los Alamos County Airport (IATA and FAA LID codes), US * Monts de Lam, a department of Chad Media * London After Midnight (band) * Lam saravane, a music genre * Lam luang, a music genre * Mor lam, an ancient Laotian form of song * ''LAM'' (television program), Argentine entertainment program Science and technology * Lactational amenorrhea meth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Room To Read
In a building or a ship, a room is any enclosed space within a number of walls to which entry is possible only via a door or other dividing structure. The entrance connects it to either a passageway, another room, or the outdoors. The space is typically large enough for several people to move about. The size, fixtures, furnishings, and sometimes placement of the room within the building or ship (or sometimes a train) support the activity to be conducted in it. History Historically, the use of rooms dates at least to early Minoan cultures about 2200 BC, where excavations at Akrotiri on Santorini reveal clearly defined rooms within certain structures. In early structures, the different room types could be identified to include bedrooms, kitchens, bathing rooms, closets, reception rooms, and other specialized uses. The aforementioned Akrotiri excavations reveal rooms sometimes built above other rooms connected by staircases, bathrooms with alabaster appliances such as washbasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HIV/AIDS
The HIV, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is a Preventive healthcare, preventable disease. It can be managed with treatment and become a manageable chronic health condition. While there is no cure or vaccine for HIV, Management of HIV/AIDS, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease, and if used before significant disease progression, can extend the life expectancy of someone living with HIV to a nearly standard level. An HIV-positive person on treatment can expect to live a normal life, and die with the virus, not of it. Effective #Treatment, treatment for HIV-positive people (people living with HIV) involves a life-long regimen of medicine to suppress the virus, making the viral load undetectable. Treatment is recommended as soon as the diagnosis is made. An HIV-positive person who has an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe Vietnam 2019
Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 was the fourth Miss Universe Vietnam pageant, held at the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam, on 7 December 2019. H'Hen Niê crowned Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân as her successor at the end of the event. Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân represented Vietnam in the Miss Universe 2020 competition in Hollywood, Florida, where Khánh Vân finished in the top 21. On 20 November 2021, Nguyễn Huỳnh Kim Duyên was appointed as Miss Universe Vietnam 2021 and represented the country at the Miss Universe 2021 competition, finishing in the top 16. Results Placements Special Awards Format As with Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, the competition was accompanied by a reality TV series called ''I Am Miss Universe Vietnam'' in which the top 60 contestants were put through challenges and training programs in each episode. This year, 15 contestants were eliminated before the preliminary round. The top 45 contestants participated in the prel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Race Vietnam 2019
''The Amazing Race Vietnam: Cuộc đua kỳ thú 2019'' is the sixth season of ''The Amazing Race Vietnam'', a Vietnamese reality competition show based on the American series ''The Amazing Race (American TV series), The Amazing Race''. It featured ten teams of two celebrities in a race around Vietnam for 300 millionVietnamese đồng, ₫. The season premiered on VTV3 and aired every Saturday primetime (8:00 p.m. UTC+7) from 6 July to 17 September 2019. Singer and ''The Voice of Vietnam'' contestant Song Luân as well as singer and former racer Hương Giang hosted this season replacing Huy Khánh. Beauty queens Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng and H'Hen Niê were the winners of this season. Production Development and filming In May 2019, rumors circulated that VTV3 and BHD were attempting to revive the franchise after a three year hiatus from the The Amazing Race Vietnam 2016, previous season. Soon after, open casting calls for a new season of ''The Amazing Race Vietnam'' app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2016
Miss Universe 2016 was the 65th Miss Universe pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 30, 2017. This was the second time that the pageant skipped a year, after Miss Universe 2014 was held in January 2015. The winner, Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned by Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines. It was France's first win in sixty-three years, and its second overall win. Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories competed in the pageant. Steve Harvey was the host, and plus-sized model Ashley Graham was the backstage host. American entertainers Flo Rida and Boyz II Men were the acts. Background Location and date It was announced November 3, 2016, that the Philippines would host the pageant, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on January 30, 2017. The collaboration agreement to that effect was signed on November 16. Host and performers On November 3, 2016, the Miss Universe Organization confirmed that Steve H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me Too Movement
#MeToo is a social movement and Consciousness raising, awareness campaign against sexual abuse, sexual harassment and rape culture, in which women publicize their experiences of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The phrase "Me Too" was initially used in this context on social media around 2006, on Myspace, by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke. The hashtag ''#MeToo'' was used starting in 2017 as a way to draw attention to the magnitude of the problem. "Me Too" is meant to empower those who have been sexually assaulted through empathy, solidarity and strength in numbers, by visibly demonstrating how many have experienced sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. Following multiple exposures of Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations, sexual-abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein in October 2017, the movement began to spread Viral phenomenon, virally as a hashtag on social media. On October 15, 2017, American actress Alyssa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
