Hue architecture gets 3D look

The Hue Relics Preservation Centre and its partners have completed a project to produce 3D images that feature historic architecture, marking a new step forward in restoration work for Vietnam.
The Hue Relics Preservation Centre and its partners have completed aproject to produce 3D images that feature historic architecture, markinga new step forward in restoration work for Vietnam.

The images use real-time rendering technology to depict Vo ThanhTemple, one of the city's most popular ancient relics, built in 1835under the Minh Mang reign.

Designed by architectNguyen Phuoc Thien and his staff of software designers of the HCM CityUniversity of Architecture, in-co-operation with the centre's culturalresearchers, all of the images contain sound and light effects.

Touch screens on computers are used to sketch highlights or listfeedback points that can be immediately duplicated on the screens duringreal-time discussions among users.

"Our project can help restore historic works in Hue ," said Thien.

According to the Hue Relic Preservation Centre, the project is part ofthe centre's long-term programme to preserve and expand the values ofHue 's history, culture and architecture.

"Wewill work with Thien and his staff to use the technology in ourrestoration projects," said Phan Thanh Hai, the centre's deputydirector./.

See more

Truong Huy San (Photo: Ministry of Public Security)

Man prosecuted for abuse of freedom, democracy rights

Truong Huy San, 64, residing in Ho Chi Minh City, has been prosecuted for “abusing the rights to freedom and democracy to violate interests of the State, rights and legitimate interests of organisations and individuals” under Article 331 of the Penal Code.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam conducts citizen protection in Japan assault

The labour management board at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on February 12 contacted labour unions to gather updates and implement citizen protection measures for a Vietnamese worker who was assaulted by a Japanese national.

Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Viet Hung meets with the OVs in Sakaeo province, Thailand. (Photo: VNA)

OVs in Thailand preserve cultural legacy

The Vietnamese community in Sakaeo province, Thailand has maintained traditional practices, from wearing Ao dai (traditional long dress) during major celebrations to preserving authentic cooking methods, heard a recent meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Viet Hung and the overseas Vietnamese (OV) as part of the diplomat’s visit to the locality.

Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien People’s Committee Pham Duc Toan speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien provides training for northern Lao cadres

Additional training sessions will be conducted at local educational institutions to help participants improve professional skills and the capability of using teaching technology, meeting the training needs of cadres from northern Lao provinces.