Culture sports

Cham people's traditional instrument introduced at the event The exhibition introduces nearly 200 items and over 76 images and documentaries about festive activities, musical instruments, costumes and tools for daily activities. The displayed exhibits contributed to reflecting the quintessence, characteristics and diversity in cultural and spiritual life of the Cham ethnic group in Ninh Thuan province. Ninh Thuan is home to over 82,000 Cham ethnic people, accounting for 50% of the Cham population in the country. During their development, the people always preserve and promote their unique cultural identities, making contribution to diversifying Vietnamese culture in general. The exhibition is also an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the long-standing and proud history of the Cham people. In addition, the organizing panel would like to raise the public’s awareness of upholding and promoting Cham cultural values in particular and the Vietnamese culture in … [Read more...] about Exhibition features Cham culture in Ninh Thuan province

From left: Nguyen Tien Linh, Ha Duc Chinh, Do Hung Dung and Doan Van Hau who have been named among the Best 11 of SEA Games 30. (Photo: infonet.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Four Vietnamese footballers have been named among the best talent at the 30th Southeast Asian Games by the prestigious website foxsportsasia.com. Strikers Nguyen Tien Linh, Ha Duc Chinh, defender Doan Van Hau and midfielder Do Hung Dung were all chosen as being among the best footballers at the tournament. Vietnam ended a long wait to win their first-ever gold medal in the men’s football tournament of the multi-sport event beating Indonesia 3-0 in the final.  Hau scored two goals and Dung scored one goal in the final to bring the glory for the country. Meanwhile Chinh was the competition’s top scorer with eight goals. According to the website, Hau is the star of the men’s football final. “The 20-year-old left-back was star of the men’s football final not only by keeping the … [Read more...] about Four Vietnamese footballers named in Best 11 of SEA Games 30

  Foreign tourists on a cyclo tour in Chợ Lớn (China town) in HCM City’s District 5. — Photo Thu Hằng HCM CITY — HCM City welcomed 17 million visitors in the first six months of this year, including 4.3 million foreign visitors, up 10 percent year-on-year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. It will encourage more farmer households in Cần Giờ and Củ Chi districts to develop eco-tourism and agro-tourism models, Hoa said. Many agro-tourism models attract thousands of visitors, including Green Noen in An Nhơn Tây Commune and Hải Thanh Koi Farm in Trung An Commune in Củ Chi District and Vàm Sát ecological tourist site in Cần Giờ District.  Travel fair The 15th edition of ITE HCMC, the country's largest international travel event, is scheduled to take place from September 5-7 at the Saigon Exhibition Convention Centre. The annual event is a … [Read more...] about HCM City eyes agro-tourism

The exhibition Forever Passionate honors 15 scientists who work in different fields such as agriculture, environment, health care and education. They share the common passion for scientific research and aspiration to serve the country and people. They overcame many obstacles, pain and losses. Scientist Nguyen Thi Nguyet specializing in electricity, is seen at the exhibition. They researched and worked painstakingly to create useful things for life. The female scientists have gained significant achievements in their research and the outcomes of their works have benefited the community and contributed to making a better society. The exhibition includes three main topics: Source of Passion, Journey of Creativity and Ever-burning Dreams. The exhibition displays objects, photos and documentary films exploring the professional achievements of the female scientists as well as their roles as mothers and wives. The display also reveals difficulties facing female scientists, … [Read more...] about Exhibition honours female Vietnamese scientists

The Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Show, a traditional Vietnamese art and cultural performance, has been launched in the central city for local and foreign tourists after a successful four-year stint in Hue. The Ao Dai show debuts at Da Nang's Ngu Hanh Son Culture House. The show will be performed daily from January, offering cultural experiences for local and foreign tourists. VNS Photo Cong Thanh The show, called the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Show, will be organised every day at Ngu Hanh Son District’s culture house, No 1A Tran Van Dan from 7.45pm. VK Star Joint Stock Company, the performance organiser, said the show, which will last for 60 minutes, features the story of the traditional Ao Dai over the past 300 years, and the recognition of the National Dress of Vietnam from Nguyen Dynasty. It said the show also recreate the scenery of the Imperial Palace of the Nguyen Dynasty; the 100-year history of ancient Ao Dai, traditional wedding costumes, school uniforms, a lotus … [Read more...] about Ao Dai show to debut in Da Nang