The festival is held annually to commemorate Kings of the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400) and Tran Hung Dao, or Tran Quoc Tuan, a royal prince, statesman and military commander who helped Vietnam, then Dai Viet, repel two out of three major Mongol invasions in the late 13th century. … [Read more...] about Pandemic prompts cancelation of major Lunar New Year festival
Mid autumn festival how to celebrate
Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hai Phong
Renowned as the city of flamboyant flower, Hai Phong is a peaceful city of wide boulevards dovetailed with organised tree rows. As one of the important commercial and industrial hub in northern Vietnam, the city is striving to make tourism a spearhead economic sector and turn itself into one of the nation’s key tourism destinations. … [Read more...] about Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hai Phong
HCM City offers cultural activities for Tet
Various activities to be held in celebration of Tet Vietnamese people nationwide will have an opportunity to experience various activities to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival 2021 in the new normal state aligned with pandemic prevention measures. … [Read more...] about HCM City offers cultural activities for Tet
Young Ca Dong archivist keeps art of indigenous cymbals living on
A young Ca Dong person who yearns to keep the musical heritage of his community alive, 32-year-old Dinh Van Sieng from Son Tay District of the central province of Quang Ngai went on a quest to collect pieces of traditional gongs and cymbals -- the emblems of his culture. … [Read more...] about Young Ca Dong archivist keeps art of indigenous cymbals living on
HCMC hosts art programs marking 13th National Party Congress
In addition, a series of other cultural activities greeting the 13th National Party Congress and celebrating the lunar New Year and the 91st anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), including art performances and photo exhibitions which will be organized from now until February 3. … [Read more...] about HCMC hosts art programs marking 13th National Party Congress