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At the 2018 Cultural Heritage and Tourism Festival (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) - The 2019 Cultural Heritage and Tourism Festival, themed ‘Cultural heritage in integration and development’, will be held in Hanoi from November 21-26. The event, as part of activities marking the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), aims to promote and honour the values of unique cultural heritages of Vietnam. One of the highlights of the festival will be an exhibition displaying nearly 100 beautiful photos on the country’s history, culture, tangible and intangible heritage, and the daily life of Vietnamese people. In addition, another 100 photos selected from 3,075 works by over 400 photographers nationwide submitted to the Vietnam Heritage’s competition, will be showcased. On the occasion, the Vietnam National Museum of Nature will introduce photos on the country’s nature. A special area will be arranged for provinces and cities around the country to … [Read more...] about Cultural heritage – tourism festival features wide activities

Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien (R) and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Menh Kossony (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a working session with a delegation of the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on November 19, discussing bilateral cooperation possibilities. At the session, Vice Chairman of Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien affirmed that the city’s administration and people always give special feeling to Cambodia, as demonstrated in various activities to foster bilateral friendship. He noted that in the field of education, Can Tho has provided support in studying costs for Cambodian students in the city who number around 50, and assisted them in adapting to the new living and learning environment. In the field of health care, Can Tho’s Health Department has coordinated with the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital to … [Read more...] about Can Tho strengthens ties with Cambodian localities

Singers and theatre artists perform in music shows to usher New Year (Photo: VNA)   HCM City (VNA) - A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists are taking place in HCM City on the last days of the year, offering something for everyone on the occasion of the New Year 2019. An open-air music show titled Chuc Mung Nam Moi (Happy New Year) will open on New Year’s Eve in District 1’s Le Duan Street. It will feature young singers and dance groups from local cultural clubs in the rural districts of Thu Duc, Nha Be and Hoc Mon. A music gala will be staged at 8pm on December 30 and 31 at the Youth Cultural House on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, with 30 musicians and singers performing with traditional instruments. Puppet artists and magicians will also be included.    More than 10,000 people are expected to attend. District 11’s Dam Sen Park and District 9’s Suoi Tien Park, two of the city’s … [Read more...] about Drama and music shows to usher New Year in HCM City

A New Year countdown party will take place in downtown HCM City on Nguyen Hue walking street (Photo: VNA)   HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyen Hue Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.cultural event for the community, but also a stage to bring Vietnamese talent closer to the public,” he added. The show also features Soobin Hoang Son who will perform his hit songs that have been loved by many in recent years. Lights 2019 is organised by Binh Minh Group and powered by Amberstone Media and Novel Production in association with InQ Entertainment and Tech Beat Records. VNA … [Read more...] about Countdown party rings in new year on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Trong Hoang (L) and Do Hung Dung (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) - Midfielders Nguyen Trong Hoang and Do Hung Dung have been chosen as the two over-22 players for Vietnam’s national U22 team to compete in the upcoming 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. Coach Park Hang-seo on November 18 selected a roster of 23 who will fly to Ho Chi Minh City tonight for their last practice as the city has similar weather to the Philippines. Previously, Park said he would choose players to strengthen Vietnam's weakest positions, with versatility and physical strength. Each U22 team in the tournament is allowed to have two overage players. The final list of 21 will be announced on November 22 before the team leaves for the Philippines. Matches of SEA Games 30  will begin on November 26. Vietnam are seeking their first SEA Games' title in history./. VNA … [Read more...] about Two over-22 players selected for SEA Games 30