Children look at a display as part of the exhibition on the history of the Doan Ngo festival from past to present at Thang Long Imperial Citadel (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A programme offering a series of traditional cultural activities began at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on May 24 to celebrate the Doan Ngo festival and International Children’s Day (June 1). Highlights of the event are an exhibition on the history of the Doan Ngo festival from past to present, and another on Vietnamese folk games. The two will last until June 6 and June 30, respectively. Visitors, particularly children, will be able to enjoy traditional fan-making activities, folk games, and water puppet performances. Phan Duy Thang, deputy director of the conservation centre for Thang Long Imperial Citadel, said the programme aims to help preserve traditional customs and educate the younger generation. Doan Ngo festival is annually held on the fifth day of … [Read more...] about Myriad of cultural activities run at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
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HCMC to host cultural activities marking 100th anniversary of Cai Luong Stage
The large-scale program aims to honor and promote cai luong, a traditional southern Vietnamese form of theater. A photography exhibition features 100 portraits of artists, and theatrical supplies and equipment will be held at Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater and Nguyen Hue walking street on January 10-14, 2019. In addition, devotees will have a chance to enjoy performances of popular cai luong plays at Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater on December 17-20. An art program marking the 40th death anniversary of the legendary cai luong actress Meritorious Artist Thanh Nga; and a ceremony honoring 11 renowned traditional cai luong families, and artists and theater staff personnel who have outstanding contribution to the traditional stage art will take place in Nguyen Hue walking street on January 10-14. A meeting with the participation of city’s leaders and artists will be organized at Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee head office on January 19, 2019. By THUY BINH – Translated … [Read more...] about HCMC to host cultural activities marking 100th anniversary of Cai Luong Stage
Cultural activities in November highlight great national unity
Art performance held at Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups (Photo courtesy of Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups) Hanoi (VNA) – Great national unity will be the main theme of cultural activities to be held at the Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi in November. From November 18-23, the “Great National Unity - Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage” week will take place at the village, attracting the participation of nearly 200 people from 15 ethnic groups of 13 localities. Three cultural exchanges of ethnic groups will be also held in the month. The first exchange for the ethnic groups in the southwestern region will include art performances, folk games and traditional cuisine of the Cham and Khmer ethnic groups and introduce visitors to culture, tourism and specialties of Soc Trang and An Giang provinces. The second exchange of the Central Highlands ethnic groups will feature cultures of the Ede, … [Read more...] about Cultural activities in November highlight great national unity
Cultural activities in Hanoi Old Quarter from October 5th to 9th
Performance of silver carving by artisan (Photo for illustration/ Source: nguoihanoi.com.vn)At Phung Hung mural street, Hang Ma precinct, the Management of Hanoi Old Quarter will coordinate with A Designer Fashion Academy - Hanoi to organize a fashion show on autumn-winter and artistic performances from October 5th to 7th. Diverse activities will be held, including fashion shows, tips about the art of makeup and hairstyling, photo-shoots with costumes in the collections, performances of traditional music and guidelines for playing folk games. At Kim Ngan Communal House at No.42 and No.44 Hang Bac street, on October 9th, there will be a program on Vietnam’s traditional craft villages where visitors will gain insights about carving and jewelry, and have an exchange with artisans from craft villages. These cultural activities aim to promote the value of heritage and heighten public responsibility for preserving heritages and boosting tourism development./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Cultural activities in Hanoi Old Quarter from October 5th to 9th
Cultural activities to mark the 64th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation
The 5th Hanoi Book Festival themed “Book and digital technology” will take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from October 3-7. The event will display digital reading devices, audio books, and techniques combining print books and applications on smart devices. On this occasion, the municipal Department of Culture and Sport will also organize a stage festival on October 4-9; a food fair on October 5-7 at Thong Nhat Park. Another exhibition displaying items related to Hanoi’s liberation at the Hoa Lo prison historical site, such as Dien Bien Phu badge, Tien Phong newspaper’s first edition marking the capital’s liberation, army officers’ identity cards granted by the Hanoi Military-Political committee in 1954, and images of Hanoi from October 10, 1954 to the present and future. By MAI AN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: the 64th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation cultural activities … [Read more...] about Cultural activities to mark the 64th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation
Ethnic cultural activities to be held in villages for holiday
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A series of activities celebrating the 73rd anniversary of National Day (September 2) will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism from August 31 to September 30, reported the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on August 27. The event – held at the site in Son Tay town, 40km from downtown, Hanoi - aims to honour and preserve the cultural identities of the 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups, increase exchanges amongst ethnic groups, and attract tourists during the holiday. Over 220 artists, students, and people from 13 ethnic groups will join the event, including Mong from Ha Giang, Kho Mu from Dien Bien, Thai from Son La, Tay from Thai Nguyen, Muong from Hoa Binh, Dao from Hanoi, Ta Oi and Ko Tu from Thua Thien-Hue, Xo Dang from Kon Tum, Raglai from Ninh Thuan, Ede from Dak Lak, Cham from Ninh Thuan, and Khmer from Soc Trang. One of the highlights of the event will be a market introducing … [Read more...] about Ethnic cultural activities to be held in villages for holiday
An Giang province: Cultural activities to celebrate the 130th…
Visitors to exhibition on President Ton Duc Thang (Source: An Giang Newspaper)Activities will include a seminar on the President; the 130th anniversary of President Ton Duc Thang’s birth; a photo exhibition on An Giang province - the homeland of the President; a cultural and tourism week; activities introducing An Giang provincial tourism destinations; and sports activities. The event aims to commemorate and honour the great contribution of the President to Vietnam’s revolutionary cause in general and An Giang province in particular. President Ton Duc Thang was born on August 20th, 1888, in My Hoa Hung commune, Long Xuyen city, An Giang province. He dedicated his whole life for the revolutionary cause of the Party and people. His name and career are attached to the glorious revolutionary history of our Party and people./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about An Giang province: Cultural activities to celebrate the 130th…
Hung Kings Temple festival a panoply of cultural activities
The annual Hung Kings Temple festival hosted by the northern midland province of Phu Tho will be held from April 21-25. (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho (VNA) – The annual Hung Kings Temple festival hosted by the northern midlands province of Phu Tho will be held from April 21-25 (6th to 10th day of the third lunar month) with an array of cultural festivities. The events include a ceremony dedicated to the Hung Kings, a memorial to mark the death of great legendary father Lac Long Quan and incense offering to the great mother Au Co. Communities in Phu Tho province will hold performances, including the Dao Xa elephant procession ceremony. Xoan singing will be performed at the Lai Len Temple and the Thet and Kim Dai communal houses in Kim Duc and Hung Lo communes of Viet Tri city. Dozens of exhibitions will take place to advertise local culture while cake making contests, sport tournaments and folk games will be featured throughout the festival. In addition, a night market and a food … [Read more...] about Hung Kings Temple festival a panoply of cultural activities
Central Vietnam to organize various cultural activities during Tet
Accordingly, fireworks will be displayed at three places, including Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, the Administrative Centers of Lien Chieu and Hoa Vang districts in Da Nang city at 00:00 on February 16 (New Year’s Eve). Photo for illustration Continuing the festivities, a continuous display of water and fire on Dragon Bridge on the evening from February 14 to 18 is hoped to entertain locals and tourists. According to the Da Nang municipal Department of Tourism, the city is expected to receive 285,750 tourists during the Lunar New Year Festival, up by 9.7 percent compared to the same period in 2017. Of the tourists, 132,079 are foreigners, an increase of 27.6 percent against that in 2017. There will be Sun World Ba Na Hills Festival 2018 from February 10 to March 9, a “Fairy World” festival in Sun World Da Nang Wonders between February 16-25, cultural activities organized along two sides of the Han River, including spring flower markets, … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam to organize various cultural activities during Tet
Ethnic groups join cultural activities in Hanoi
The event also sees the participation of artists from the Vietnam Cheo (Vietnamese Popular Opera) Theater, the Vietnam Puppet Theater, and the Hanoi University Of Culture. A performance at the program The program is to introduce traditional customs and to give visitors an overview of ethnic culture and typical traditional activities in celebration of the Lunar New Year or Tet festival, contributing to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values of the nation as well as enhancing exchange among participants.The program consists of many activities in praise of Spring and New Year 2018, especially the "Traditional Tea Space" event.It also includes a performance themed "Cheerful Spring Festival" of the Vietnam Cheo Theater with folk songs.Additionally, students from the Department of Ethnic Minority Culture under the Hanoi University of Culture will introduce traditions of ethnic groups and the country via their performance of folk songs and traditional folk dances. … [Read more...] about Ethnic groups join cultural activities in Hanoi