Cultural activities

(Cinet)- On April 28th, the International Conference on strengthening the ASEM image advertisement through cultural activities was held in Ha Long City - Quang Ninh Province. Attending the Conference, there was nearly 150 delegates from over 20 member countries of the 45 ASEM member countries, the representatives of the ambassadors and the diplomatic corps, the representatives of various ministries, central departments and branches of the host country in Vietnam.   At the meeting, the reports have confirmed that since its foundation until now, ASEM has played a major role in strengthening the political dialogues; promoting the economic development and expanding the relations and understanding in the cooperation process of the two European - Asian continents.   The Conference on strengthening the ASEM advertisement through these cultural activities will cover various topics such as: the cultural diplomacy in the framework of ASEM, the … [Read more...] about Opening the Conference on strengthening the ASEM image advertisement through cultural activities

(Cinet)- On 12 July, the Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung signed to promulgate the decree No 75/2010/NĐ-CP on “ regulations to punish administrative violation in cultural activities ". Previously, on 6 June, 2006, the Government already promulgated the decree No 56/2006/NĐ-CP on punishing for violating in culture-information activities. The decree has 4 chapters, and 52 articles regulating acts violating in administration in cultural activities, the methods of punishments and the level of punishments, the rights for punishments, the procedures for punishments and solutions to recover from consequences. Accordingly, administrative violations in cultural activities are defined as violations in regulations of the law in movies, types of performing arts, cultural activities and public cultural service trading, fine arts, cultural exhibitions, photography, advertising, composing and installing sings, and posts, cultural heritages, libraries, cultural works, exporting and … [Read more...] about The decree No 75/2010/NĐ-CP on punishing for administrative violation in cultural activities

The second edition of the gala music show Dieu Con Mai (Everlasting) will kick off several cultural activities to celebrate National Day today.Organised by the online newspaper Vietnamnet, the show, which will present both symphonies and revolution-inspired songs, is expected to be well worth seeing.The symphonies will include Bai Ca Chim Ung (The Eagle's Song) by late composer Dam Linh, Concerto for Violin & Symphony by Do Hong Quan, and the poetic symphony Hao Khi Thang Long (Thang Long Spirit) by young composer Tran Manh Hung, who was awarded two first prizes by the Viet Nam Musicians Association this year.Award-winning violinists Bui Cong Duy and Xuan Huy, and pianist Pho An My will join orchestra members to perform the compositions, which will be led by conductor Le Phi Phi.Popular Vietnamese artists, including singers Hong Nhung, My Linh, Trong Tan, Dang Duong and Duc Tuan, will perform songs by other veteran Vietnamese including Du Kich Song Thao (Thao River Guerrillas), … [Read more...] about Lavish cultural activities planned for National Day

Diverse cultural activities are taking place in the northern province of Ha Nam to mark the 18th provincial party congress and the 120th founding anniversary of the province (Oct.20) and welcome the 11th national party congress. 23 works of fine arts and 42 artistic photos are on display at an exhibition which runs from October 9th to 30th 2010. These works depict the beauty of the province and its people during the renovation. A camp on creating literature and arts is being held in the province from October 12th to 26th. The event draws the participation of 30 writers and artists from northern mountainous provinces. “Ha Nam province is a land which is rich in cultural traditional, historical relics and beautiful landscapes”, said writer Do Kim Cuong. He added this was also the homeland of famous Vietnamese writers such as Nam Cao and Nguyen Khuyen. It would inspire writers and artists to create valuable artistic works in the fields of photography, fine arts, … [Read more...] about Diverse cultural activities to mark the party congress in Ha Nam province

Many localities have organized cultural activities to mark the elections of NA deputies in term XIII and People’s Council deputies at all levels in the 2011-2016 tenure. The northern Hai Duong provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a rowing championship with the participation of more than 100 rowers. Nam Dinh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held an artistic performance at the provincial cultural house. Nearly 70 performers and singers praised the Party, Uncle Ho and their country. Other artistic performances took place in several localities in the province. Bac Giang provincial Theatre held 17 art performances in districts in May, contributing to improve the spiritual life of the people. Artistic groups from six districts in Ha Nam province joined performances to praise love for the nation and national achievements. Source: CPV … [Read more...] about Cultural activities to mark election day

(Cinet)- In 2012, The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to organize various cultural activities to mark the 35th anniversary of the signing of their bilateral Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18,1977 - July 18, 2012) and the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 – September 5, 2012). On this occasion, diverse activities will be held to increase awareness of the countries’ peoples, cultures and tourism, contributing to consolidating their solidarity, friendship and cooperation. Activities, including Vietnamese cultural days in Laos, Lao cultural days in Vietnam, Vietnamese art performance in Laos, and cultural exchanges in border provinces, will all be held this year. An album of Vietnamese and Lao songs will be released. The construction of a President Ho Chi Minh Memorial in Laos will be completed. Ministries, agencies, committees and localities will also promote economic and commercial cooperation through seminars, forums, … [Read more...] about Diverse cultural activities in Vietnam–Laos Friendship Year

Hanoi City People’s Committee has issued a document strengthening sports and cultural activities to mark great festivals in 2012. Accordingly, Hanoi City People's Committee instructed Hanoi City Department Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate with relevant agencies to hold cultural and art activities to mark great festivals, such as the 122nd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19), organizing traditional culture tours and sports competitions. The Hanoi City People’s Committee also asked districts’ People’s Committees to mobilize people to strengthen cultural life, ensure traffic safety and security, and preserve and promote historical and cultural values in localities. Hanoi City People’s Committee asked departments of information and communications to guide mass media to provide information about great festivals this year. Source: CPV … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes sport and culture activities marking great festivals

Various cultural activities to celebrate the Year of Snake will be organized from December 27th, 2012 to February 27th, 2013 in the Hanoi’s Ancient Quarter by the Management Board of the Ancient Quarter and units in Hoan Kiem district. Accordingly, cultural activities will take place from 2pm to 5pm at the Kim Ngan communal temple at 42-44 Hang Bac Street, Hong Lac communal temple at 38 Hang Dao Street, and at Heritage House at 87 Ma May Street. The organizing panel will also introduce projects carried out in Hanoi’s Ancient Quarter at the Hanoi Ancient Quarter Information Centre at 28 Hang Buom Street. The events aim to preserve the values of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Hanoi, raise people’s awareness of the special traditional cultural values of Hanoi, as well as promote the image of the ancient quarter to attract more domestic and international visitors to the beautiful city. Source: PANO … [Read more...] about Various cultural activities to be organized in Hanoi Ancient Quarter

(Cinet)-Hanoi City People’s Committee has promulgated Plan No.182/KH-UBND about organizing some cultural activities to welcome New Year 2014 and celebrates 84 years for establishing Communist Party of Vietnam. Cultural activities to welcome culture activities, sports to welcome New Year 2014 on December 31st 2014 and January 1st 2014 at Cach Mang Thang Tam square. It aims to introduce to achievement about policy, economy and social of Ha Noi capital in 2013 and encourage new projects in 2014. Many cities will decorate streets especially light system in main roads, citizen zones, gardens, parks, large architecture, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ba Dinh square, central of wards, districts, towns, etc. Special festival also take place at many relics such as: Dong Da mound, Co Loa temple, Perfume pagoda, Soc temple, Hai Ba Trung temple, Thay pagoda, Tay Phuong pagoda, Tram Gian pagoda, Dau pagoda, Hat Mon temple, Phu Dong pagoda, etc. On this occasion, there are many professional performing … [Read more...] about Many cultural activities welcome New Year 2014 in Hanoi

(Cinet)- To welcome Lunar New Year and celebrate 84 years for establishing Communist Party of Vietnam, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize some cultural activities in Hanoi. Accordingly, resources were mobilized to upgrade infrastructure and ensure public order and safety for the 2014 Huong (Perfume) pagoda festival in My Duc district and the Co Loa festival in Dong Anh district. A series of art performances will be held on New Year’s Eve at many places including King Ly Thai To flower garden, Hanoi Opera House, Lenin Park and Ngoc Son temple. On the following days, from February 2-5, there will be a wide range of martial and sport performances taking place at 29 districts and communes across the city. Numerous exhibits, pictures and statues on display retrace Vietnam’s traditional festivals and historical milestones related to the year of the horse (reckoned by the lunar calendar). There is a photo exhibition going along with a performance of … [Read more...] about Many cultural activities to welcome Lunar New Year in Hanoi