National identity

A group of 17 Vietnamese artists are giving performances in Laos from August 30 to September 6 on the Vietnamese National Day (September 2, 1945). Vietnamese artists include folk singer, Artist of Merit Nong Xuan Ai, singers of chamber music Le Anh Dung and Nguyen Hien Anh, Vietnamese two chord fiddle (dan nhi) aritst Duong Thuy Anh, flutist Luong Hung Viet, circus artist Nguyen Quang Tho and magic artist Tran Ngoc Talo. Vietnamese artists gave performances imbued with the national identity at the Laos National Cultural Palace in Vientiane. The event aims to strengthen the close friendship between the two countries. (Source: Nhan Dan)   … [Read more...] about Vietnamese artists perform in Laos on National Day

National Tourism Year 2008 officially kicked-off last night, appropriately in Can Tho city as this year’s focus is the unique characteristics of the region, under the theme Mekong Delta’s Waterways and Countryside."The event wants to portray an image of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta now and before, and its possible direction in the future. The activities planned for the year-long festival reflect national identity and are a combination of traditional values and modern characteristics", said To Minh Gioi, deputy chairman of the Can Tho City’s People’s Committee.Before the opening ceremony, a grandiose car parade took off from the Hoa Binh boulevard to the main stage in the Bai Cat region on Cai Khe Island, with nearly 1,000 actors taking part. The cars carried symbols from 13 provinces and cities in the region, HCM City and the six countries that share the Mekong River.After the ceremony inaugurated the National Tourism Year 2008, 1,000 performers took to the stage … [Read more...] about National Tourism 2008 spotlights delta

The national character and modernity are two inseparable factors in Vietnam’s development of literature and art, with the former as a momentum for the latter and the latter as a supplement to the former, participants at a seminar recently agreed. The concept was adopted by participants at a two-day seminar on “national identity and modernity in Vietnam’s literature and art” in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, which wrapped up on August 5. At the closing session, Prof. Dr. Phung Huu Chu, chairman of the Central Council for Theory and Criticism on Literature and Art, said: “The seminar has discussed many key issues related to the national character and modernity in the field of art and literature in varied aspects. We have reached unanimity in new approaches to the field, and ways to promote a harmony between national identity and modernity in creating and performing literature and art.” Another participant, Dr. Nguyen An, said, “After all, … [Read more...] about Literature, art must serve nation’s interests, seminar says

(Cinet) – After 10 orgnizing days, the National Cheo Stage Festival 2011 with a theme of a modern topic closed on December 04 at Thai Binh provincial Labor Cultural Center. The Festival is organized by Performing Arts Department, Vietnam Stage Artists’ Association and Thai Binh provincial People’s Committee. Finishing at the festival, the jury honoured gold medals for three screens such as “Dat lang” (Village land), “Gieng thoi trong long pho” and “Quan lon ve lang”. Besides, the Organization Board gave 27 gold medals and 50 silver medals for some excellent artists, troupes, musicians, directors and talents. As estimation of the Organization Board, the competition with a modern theme is a difficult topic. However, some performing troupes are highly appreciated with some interesting contents about a temporary theme. In particular, it is the first time for the Organization Board to apply to the priority at the festival aiming at … [Read more...] about National Cheo Stage Festival 2011 closes

(Cinet)- Co Loa archeological, architectural and historical relic site received a certificate recognizing for a special national relic on February 14. The ceremony was jointly held by the Hanoi municipal and Dong Anh district People’s Committees and Thang Long Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, central and municipal officials, overseas visitors and locals attended the event. As known, Co Loa is a relic complex of unique architectural and archeological value. The focal point of the complex is a three-round spiral citadel with 16 km in length, an outstanding example of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian architecture.Co Loa was the ancient capital of the Vietnamese state of Au Lac during the reign of King An Duong Vuong 2,300 years ago. On behalf of the Party, State Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has honoured a certificate for a historic monuments in Dong Anh district and Co Loa commune. Deputy Chairwoman of the Hanoi municipal … [Read more...] about Co Loa relic recognizes a certificate of special national relic site

Culture- and arts-related ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to enhance the regional cooperation in the areas of culture and arts, said Chairman of a third meeting of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) Major-General Khin Aung Myint. Khin Aung Myint, who is Myanmar Minister of Culture, briefed the press following the conclusion of the AMCA meeting in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw last weekend. Khin Aung Myint outlined the areas of cooperation which focus on human resources development, protection, preservation and promotion of ASEAN cultural heritage, and development of small and medium cultural enterprises. He said the ASEAN ministers endorsed the work plan of the working groups set up by related ASEAN senior officials, agreeing that funding for cultural cooperation activities would be streamed and broadened. The ministers resolved to enhance the cultural profile of ASEAN among the member … [Read more...] about ASEAN nations agree to enhance cultural cooperation