The 3-million AUD project was launched on January 11 by CARE International in Vietnam and the Son La province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. It will help the target women improve agricultural production and farm produce consumption, thus removing gender preconceptions, which have hindered ethnic minority women from proving their capacity for economic development and raising voice in their family as well as the community. The scheme will also be carried out in Muong Ang district of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, from 2018-2020.Le Kim Dung, Director of CARE International in Vietnam, said under the project, her organisation will join hands with local partners to support the establishment of self-governed financial groups in order to promote the exchange of experience in coffee production. At the same time, the project will bring insiders of the coffee production chain together in an effort to improve the connectivity between farmers and … [Read more...] about Australia funds project to raise economic rights of ethnic minority women
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Ho Chi Minh city realizes well ethnic minority policies
Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang awards third-class Labor Order of the State President for former Deputy Head of the city Ethnic Minority Committee Chau Van Hai for excellent achievements at work. (Photo: thanhuytphcm.vn)So said Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh city Ethnic Minorities Committee Luong Hong Duc during a meeting held on January 10th to review the work in 2017 and carry out the work in 2018. According to Mr. Duc, the Committee worked with relevant agencies to provide nearly 3,800 presents worth over VND1.4 billion for ethnic minority people during festivals; issued 8,000 documents on the city’s 10th Party Congress resolution in the Chinese language, to help ethnic minority people master and apply the resolution in reality; and issued 5,000 documents on the Civil Code and Law on Religious Beliefs to be distributed to each Chinese family. The city Ethnic Minorities Committee in collaboration with the city Department of Justice organized … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city realizes well ethnic minority policies
Reporter apologies for insulting comments to ethnic beauty queen
A Lao Dong Newspaper reporter has had to apologise for an offensive post about Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie on his Facebook.After, H’Hen Nie from the ethnic minority group of E De was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 last Saturday, reporter Dao Tuan posted a status on his Facebook, comparing her skin tone to the colour of male genitalia. Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie Tuan’s status has faced strong opposition from many Facebook users who say that this is really a rude, racist and sexist comment to her.On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Communications’ the Press Regulatory Department requested Lao Dong Newspaper to ask its employee to report on his controversial Facebook post about H’Hen Nie.The newspaper has been urged to submit the settlement result of the case to the department before January 12.On January 9, Dao Tuan sent his apology to Nie through his friends’ Facebook while his Facebook account was still … [Read more...] about Reporter apologies for insulting comments to ethnic beauty queen
Vietnamese reporter apologizes for derogatory rant against ethnic beauty queen
A Vietnamese reporter issued a public apology on social media on Tuesday after an earlier post referring to an ethnic beauty queen's dark skin tone received strong public backlash and was dismissed by many as offensive and derogatory. “I want to send my apologies to H’Hen Nie and all of you for my ugly words,” Dao Tuan said, naming the woman from Vietnam's E De tribal group who was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam on Saturday. “I was wrong,” said the reporter from Lao Dong, a respected newspaper run by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor. The apology was published and shared by his Facebook friends as his own account was locked after the post was reported on Sunday. In the controversial post, he called H’Hen Nie “a girl who has the dark skin color of a d*ck”. He gave the woman the nickname Miss Hen, who “does not need a tail to go into the jungle to roar”. H’Hen Nie was crowned Miss Universe … [Read more...] about Vietnamese reporter apologizes for derogatory rant against ethnic beauty queen
Mong ethnic people’s Tet celebration showcased in Hanoi
This is the first time Soa and Mạo from Simacai district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai participated in the Mong’s Tet celebration in Hanoi. Dressing up with their stunning costumes, the girls hope to introduce the unique characteristics of Mong people’s traditional dresses to event goers.Thao Thi Soa a Mong ethnic woman said: "Today many Mong women still make their dresses by themselves instead of buying or renting them."New Year celebration of the Mong is divided into two parts: the ritual practices and the celebrations. The Hanoi event touched on the celebration part, aiming at introducing Mong culture and bringing a festive atmosphere of a Tet holiday through their customs, folk music, and traditional games.Tran Van Hoang a visitor said: "This is the first time I’ve joined this event. I have visited Lao Cai and Dien Bien provinces where many Mong people are living but I still find it interesting that their New Year celebration’s … [Read more...] about Mong ethnic people’s Tet celebration showcased in Hanoi
Ede ethnic model crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017
H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old model from the Ede ethnic minority group in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 in the grand finale on January 6. H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old model from the Ede ethnic minority group in the Central Highlands, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017. (Photo: Miss Universe Vietnam) The finale took place in the resort city of Nha Trang, the central coast province of Khanh Hoa where 42 contestants from across the country showed off their beauty.H’Hen Nie was popular during the national pageant for her brown complexion and athletic body. She won for a sweeping answer for the Top 3 final questions and took home the crown “Empower” worth 2.7 billion VND (118,800 USD).She will represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2018.Other two professional models, Hoang Thi Thuy and Mau Thi Thanh Thuy became the pageant’s first and second runner-up, respectively.The grand finale started off by the … [Read more...] about Ede ethnic model crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017
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
Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism: What’s happen this month!
Diverse activities creating a cheerful and exciting festival atmosphere during spring are taking place at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in January. Activities will draw the participation of more than 100 people from Tay, Dao, Mong, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De and Khmer ethnic minority groups from ten localities, including Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Thua Thien - Hue, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak and Soc Trang. Artists from Viet Nam Cheo Theatre and Viet Nam National Puppetry Theatre, and students from Hanoi University of Culture will also participate in activities. The highlight of the event will be a program on then singing and folk games of the Tay ethnic group. During a special programme on traditional tea in spring, visitors will be introduced to the tea making process and skills. Activities to prepare and decorate atmosphere welcoming Tet in ethnic villages will be held. Five-fruit trays and peach blossoms … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism: What’s happen this month!
Program to feature cultural identities of ethnic minority groups
The program will feature the participation of over 100 people from 11 different ethnic minority groups, including Tay, Dao, Mong, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De and Khmer. They come from ten provinces and cities around the country including Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Thua Thien – Hue, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak and Soc Trang.Traditional festivals will be reproduced, helping visitors know more about the cultural identities and activities to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) festival of ethnic minority groups.The highlight of the program will be a performance from Then singing (a traditional art form of Tay ethnic minority group) and introduction of folk games of Tay people such as stick pushing, swinging and bamboo pole dance.In addition, a special event introducing visitors to the meticulous tea making process with the ingenuity of the tea makers is expected to become an attractive activity.Preparation and decoration of the living spaces of … [Read more...] about Program to feature cultural identities of ethnic minority groups
Ha Giang province promotes Mong ethnic cultural identity preservation
Over the past years, the northeastern mountainous province of Ha Giang has proposed solutions to preserve and promote specific traditional cultural values of the Mong ethnic minority group, contributing to building the province imbued with national identities. The preservation and promotion of cultural identities of the Mong ethnic group was concretised in action plans. In 2013, Ha Giang provincial Party Committee promulgated Action Program 62 - CTr/TU on developing ethnic culture association with tourism promotion on the stone plateau in the 2013-2020; Ha Giang provincial People’s Committee issued Plan 132/KH - UBND dated July 26th, 2013 on the implementation of Action Program 62 to guide different levels, agencies and sectors to promote tourism in association with the preservation of ethnic culture and promotion of Mong ethnic cultural identities; restore architectural work imbued with Mong ethnic culture such as Mong King's house, old streets in Dong Van district. In … [Read more...] about Ha Giang province promotes Mong ethnic cultural identity preservation