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Giselle is a timeless ballet that explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, love, and betrayal. Set against a haunting forest backdrop, the story follows the journey of Giselle, a young girl who experiences heartbreak and transforms into a vengeful spirit seeking justice for abandoned brides. Originally performed in Paris in 1841, Giselle remains one of the oldest and most beloved ballets in the international repertoire, captivating audiences worldwide. “As the national ballet theatre, we have had the privilege of performing renowned ballets such as Swan Lake and La Sylphide,” stated Phan Manh Duc, the director and art director of VNOB. “Giselle holds a special place in the hearts of both dancers and ballet enthusiasts alike. It is always a joy for us to showcase this exquisite masterpiece to the public.” Giselle, the eponymous character of the ballet, epitomizes purity and innocence as she navigates her love for Albrecht, a nobleman who ultimately betrays her. In death, Gisell...

The Vietnamese Ambassador to France received three Swiss citizens, Olivier Parriaux, Noé Graff, and Bernard Bachelard (from left to right respectively), participating in hanging the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam on top of Notre Dame Cathedral Paris on January 18 – 19, 1969. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on March 25 has met with the three Swiss nationals who flew the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam on top of Notre Dame Cathedral Paris on January 18 – 19, 1969, to protest the war and advocate peace for the Vietnamese people, VNA reported. At the gathering in Paris on March 25, Bernard Bachelard, Olivier Parriaux, and Noé Graff from Lausanne city of Switzerland recalled their 30-hour journey to plant the flag on January 18 – 19. The event took place over 50 years ago, but it was not until 2019 when the cathedral’s spire collapsed in a fire, that the truth about this event was reveal...