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Mobs clamoring for attention disrupt celebrity funerals

Mobs clamoring for attention disrupt celebrity funerals

Crowds of fanatics and live-streamers caused chaos when they pushed and shoved to record the funeral of cai luong (reformed theater) legend Vu Linh.
Vietnamese film by American director wins nation’s most prestigious award

Vietnamese film by American director wins nation’s most prestigious award

“Dem Toi Ruc Ro” (The Brilliant Darkness), a movie on domestic violence by American director Aaron Toronto has won the "Canh Dieu Vang" (Golden Kite Award).
September 14, 2022 | 06:03 am PT
Japan to spend $1.83 mln on ex-PM Abe's state funeral

Japan to spend $1.83 mln on ex-PM Abe's state funeral

Japan will spend $1.83 million on state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe, despite opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party's ties to the Unification Church.
August 25, 2022 | 07:24 pm PT
'So many bodies piled up': Hong Kong funeral services overwhelmed by Covid

'So many bodies piled up': Hong Kong funeral services overwhelmed by Covid

Traditional wooden coffins are running short in Hong Kong as authorities scramble to add mortuary space in the global financial hub's battle on Covid-19, which is swamping funeral parlors.
April 5, 2022 | 07:00 pm PT
Monks, disciples mourn in silence for Thich Nhat Hanh

Monks, disciples mourn in silence for Thich Nhat Hanh

The body of late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is put into the casket at Tu Hieu Pagoda in his birthplace Hue on Sunday.
January 22, 2022 | 11:04 pm PT
Monks, disciples lay Thich Nhat Hanh in his casket

Monks, disciples lay Thich Nhat Hanh in his casket

The shrouding ceremony for late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh began Sunday as part of a seven-day funeral that will be a silent meditation course.
January 22, 2022 | 06:41 pm PT
Vietnam laments death of Buddhist patriarch

Vietnam laments death of Buddhist patriarch

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, who passed away Thursday, to pay their respects.
October 22, 2021 | 02:16 am PT
Vietnam mourns 13 rescue team martyrs

Vietnam mourns 13 rescue team martyrs

A memorial service was held Sunday morning in Thua Thien-Hue for the 13 officers and soldiers who lost their lives during a rescue mission.
October 17, 2020 | 08:45 pm PT
Nation bids farewell to former Party chief Le Kha Phieu

Nation bids farewell to former Party chief Le Kha Phieu

Former General Secretary of the Communist Party Le Kha Phieu was laid to rest at the Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi on Saturday afternoon.
August 15, 2020 | 01:32 am PT
Until death do us part: Young man upturns wedding vow

Until death do us part: Young man upturns wedding vow

Death could not part a young couple in southern Vietnam. The fiancé of a young woman married her at her funeral. 
August 28, 2019 | 12:10 am PT
Former Vice President Biden salutes McCain as 'a brother'

Former Vice President Biden salutes McCain as 'a brother'

The late Republican U.S. Senator John McCain was eulogized from across America’s political divide on Thursday by Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.
August 30, 2018 | 08:32 pm PT
Vietnamese bid farewell to late PM Phan Van Khai

Vietnamese bid farewell to late PM Phan Van Khai

'Everyone in this commune knew him. He was a lovely and respectable person,' said an 82-year-old neighbor.
March 19, 2018 | 06:03 pm PT
Thai hotels booked up ahead of funeral of revered king

Thai hotels booked up ahead of funeral of revered king

The funeral will run for five days next week. 
October 16, 2017 | 05:18 am PT
Giant whale's funeral draws hundreds in central Vietnam

Giant whale's funeral draws hundreds in central Vietnam

As sacred animals, whales and sunfish are often given proper burials by local fishermen.
May 17, 2017 | 12:00 am PT
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