(Cinet)- An exhibition titled “Flowers and Life” officially opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum on August 30 to celebrate National Day. The exhibition has attracted the participation of meritorious artists Nguyen Ba Muu and international flower artisan Nguyen Manh Hung, ect. With the themes of: Flowers in interior decoration, Flowers in wedding decoration and Flowers of impressive style. In addition, within the framework of the exhibition, the public can also take part in a variety of other activities: showing the Ao dai collection using flowers which won Vietnam’s flower competition in 2009, demonstrating the art of flower arranging; showing visitors the way to arrange flowers, introducing products used in the fresh flower industry, introducing flower products, decorative plants, selling and giving gifts for visitors, introducing publications and magazines related to the flower industry. The event will last until September 02. … [Read more...] about “Flowers and Life” exhibition to celebrate National Day
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Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day Most Recent News
NDO – In the cool autumn weather, all streets in the capital city are decorated with flamboyant flags to celebrate National Day. No more noisy scenes or traffic jams on the streets, relaxed people enjoy a peaceful Hanoi on National Day. The red flag with yellow star flies on the historic Ba Dinh Square, where 72 years ago President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Local people relax and exercise in the early morning at Hoan Kiem Lake. Street vendors from the suburbs go into the city center to start a new day. Cultural activities, sports and entertainment are held in many places in Hanoi during National Day. The VTV International Cycling Race attracts crowds and visitors. Foreign tourists visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter on National Day. … [Read more...] about Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day Most Recent News
Month-long programme celebrating National Day to be held at culture village
A programme celebrating National Day (September 2) will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi throughout September. A rural market displaying authentic tourist products of the participating ethnic groups will be held as part of the programme The event will draw the participation of ethnic groups including Mong, Thai, Kho Mu, Dao, Muong, Ba Na, E De and Khmer, who will introduce to visitors typical cultural spaces of the northwest and northwest region.The spotlight of the programme will be a rural market displaying indigenous specialties, spices and authentic tourist products of the participating ethnic groups.Visitors to the event will be invited to taste signature dishes of Mong and Thai people, such as thang co (hotpot of horse meat), men men (steamed ground maize), corn wine, glutinous rice, grilled fish, roasted pig and chicken.They will also have an opportunity to enjoy traditional songs and dances, take part in folk games such as … [Read more...] about Month-long programme celebrating National Day to be held at culture village
Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day
NDO – In the cool autumn weather, all streets in the capital city are decorated with flamboyant flags to celebrate National Day. No more noisy scenes or traffic jams on the streets, relaxed people enjoy a peaceful Hanoi on National Day. The red flag with yellow star flies on the historic Ba Dinh Square, where 72 years ago President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Local people relax and exercise in the early morning at Hoan Kiem Lake. Street vendors from the suburbs go into the city center to start a new day. Cultural activities, sports and entertainment are held in many places in Hanoi during National Day. The VTV International Cycling Race attracts crowds and visitors. Foreign tourists visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter on National Day. … [Read more...] about Colourful Hanoi celebrates National Day
Mexican ballet dancers to tour local cities to celebrate National Day
Mexico's dancers will perform folk ballets in Ha Noi, Ha Long and Hai Phong. HA NOI (VNS)— Beautiful ballet dancers from Mexico promise to entertain audiences in Ha Noi, Hai Phong and Ha Long cities to the fullest with free performances from September 17-21.The tour will feature typical Mexican ballets such as Danzas de Concheros (Dance of Concheros), Destello Jalisciense, Fiesta de Veracruz and Huapango de Moncayo.The Concheros is an important traditional dance and ceremony which has been performed in Mexico since the early colonial period. It has strong visual markers of its pre-Hispanic roots with feathered costumes, indigenous dance steps and classic instruments.Founded in 1987, the Folkloric Ballet of the State of Mexico has represented the country at a huge range of international cultural festivals across the world.The troupe will first perform at Ha Noi Opera House on September 17, then Viet-Nhat Palace of Culture in Ha Long City (Quang Ninh Province) on … [Read more...] about Mexican ballet dancers to tour local cities to celebrate National Day
Hue holds boat race to celebrate National Day
Different strokes: Boats approach the finishing line at the National Day boat race in Hue yesterday. — VNS Photo Phuoc Buu THUA THIEN-HUE (VNS)— Hue held a boat race yesterday on the Perfume River to celebrate National Day.Eight men's and women's teams competed on the race in front of the imperial palace in the former capital city.The teams were made up of the best crews in the districts that have a tradition of boat racing.Each boat had a skipper and 14 crew members, who competed on the 3km course. Nguyen Van Dau, head of the organising committee, said the race was a tradition of localities in the province. In the early morning, remote-control model planes and boat shows were held to warm up the atmosphere.Throughout the province, other boat races were held yesterday in Phong Dien and Huong Tra districts to mark the anniversary. — VNS … [Read more...] about Hue holds boat race to celebrate National Day
Da Nang plans to celebrate National Day with street music
Da Nang tourism authorities have planned for a street music show and events on the Han River on National Day, September 2. The music event will be held off Han Market on Bach Dang Street from 7 to 9pm and hosted by the Da Nang Events and Festivals Organising Centre. It will be the centre's 12th street concert this year. The river events will be held by Huy Khanh Company from 4.30 to 5.30pm and will feature 25 competitors on four canoes, seven jet skis, two paramotors, and five surf boards.-VNS … [Read more...] about Da Nang plans to celebrate National Day with street music
TV specials celebrate National Day
HCM CITY — HCM City Television (HTV) has introduced special programmes this week to mark the 67th anniversary of National Day on September 2. Duong Thanh Tung, deputy director of the station's Culture and Entertainment Division, said music shows would highlight revolutionary music. "Our shows feature popular songs in praise of people and soldiers who devoted their lives to fight for the country's independence," he said. The highlight will be To Quoc Yeu Thuong (Our Beloved Country), a variety show staged by dozens of professional performers in music, dance and theatre. It will air on HTV9 channel in the evening on September 1. A documentary, Mua Thu Lich Su (The Historic Autumn), will be aired on September 4. Filmmakers spent months collecting information and documents from local historians and witnesses to make the works. In Ha Noi, an open-air music concert on September 3 at Bach Thao Park will feature award-winning works by veteran composers Tran Huu Bich, Dinh Trung Can … [Read more...] about TV specials celebrate National Day
Tan Trao prepares to celebrate National Day
Revolutionary HQ: During the Indochina War, Tan Lap Village in Tan Trao Commune (Son Duong District, Tuyen Quang Province) acted as the base for many Government offices. The village was recently recognised by the Ministry of Culture and Information as an official "Culture and Tourism Village". — VNA/VNS Photo Cam Binh Paying respect: Tourists visit Hang Thia Hut at Tan Trao National Historical Site, the work place of revolutionist Pham Van Dong from May 1951 to the end of 1953. — VNA/VNS Photo Trong Duc by Ha NguyenViet Nam will celebrate the … [Read more...] about Tan Trao prepares to celebrate National Day
Vietnamese celebrate National Day
Smile for the camera: The participants of Summer Camp Viet Nam 2012 pose for a photo in front of the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the city that bears his name. — Photo Courtesy of Que Huong Examining heritage: Young Viet kieu excitedly research an ancient artefact in Hue's Royal Citadel to enhance their understanding of their home country. Showing their colours:Overseas Vietnamese youth perform with youngsters in Da Lat. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese celebrate National Day