A dancing performance at the opening ceremony of the National Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival - Ninh Binh on October 28 (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – A national culture, sports and tourism festival opened in Ninh Binh city, the northern province of Ninh Binh, on October 28. In his opening speech, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien said the event is part of activities to celebrate 1,050 years since the foundation of Dai Co Viet, the first centralised feudal state of Vietnam. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh defeated 12 warlords to become king. He named the country Dai Co Viet (Great Viet) and set up the capital in Hoa Lu, which is now Ninh Binh. More than a millennium has passed, but the cultural and historical values of the former capital remain, he added. Thien noted the festival aims to popularise the cultural, sports and tourism potential of the province and improve authorities and the public’s awareness of the need to develop an advanced Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh opens national culture, sports, tourism festival
National identity
PM directs building of modern culture imbued with national identities
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 21 directed the building of a modern culture imbued with national identities, thus creating a driving force for socio-economic development. He made the statement during a televised conference in Hanoi to review the “All people stay united to build cultural life for the 2000-2018 period” campaign. The PM described the campaign as a major policy towards constructing a well-rounded lifestyle for its people, fostering solidarity, and driving back social evils. He added that it has been welcomed by the people of all walks of life over the past 18 years with many good examples and deeds being honoured. Admitting that some shortcomings still occurred in the process, he said coordination among units concerned remains limited, while personnel for the effort is yet to meet demand and quality of cultural activities in regions and areas has … [Read more...] about PM directs building of modern culture imbued with national identities
Uruguay, an example of the integration of different peoples and identities
Viet Nam News Raul Silveira, Charge d’Affaires of the Uruguayan Embassy in Hà Nội, sends a message to celebrate the Independence of Uruguay and its friendship with Việt Nam. On August 25, 1825 the Oriental Republic of Uruguay declared its subordination to the Portuguese Empire null. The inhabitants of the nation then called Banda Oriental, proud and free, reaffirmed that day that their feelings of independence would put an end to decades of bloody battles. Other violent episodes later on came to find the people united and independent from foreign powers. The gaucho, owner of his destiny and resistant to adversity, is a symbol of that freedom. Five years later, on July 18, 1830, the process of Independence was completed with our first Constitution, a document tailored to the currents of thought that flooded the Americas of that time. By the year 1830 we had our independence and Constitution. However, the cultural characteristics that make Uruguay unique today … [Read more...] about Uruguay, an example of the integration of different peoples and identities
First national conference on cultural heritage preservation held in Hanoi
First national conference on cultural heritage preservation held in HanoiThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the first National Conference on Protecting and Promoting Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development in Hanoi on July 27, the Vietnam News Agency reports. The conference was attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, head of the UNESCO Office in Vietnam Michael Croft, researchers and experts. Addressing the event, PM Phuc said heritage sites are treasures from previous generations. “We cannot destroy, damage or sacrifice heritage for anything, even growth. Losing heritage means losing national identity,” he said. Protecting and promoting the value of heritage is not only the responsibility of the Government but the entire society as well. While the State creates legal frameworks and policies, the community plays a key role in maintaining … [Read more...] about First national conference on cultural heritage preservation held in Hanoi
World Cup can bring fractured nations together: Study
Football fans will cheer on their teams at the World Cup finals in Russia later this month but researchers suggest the passions involved can be put to good use even off the pitch. A photograph taken on May 30, 2018 shows the FIFA World Cup 2018 flag in front of the Kremlin in Moscow. The FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament kicks off on June 14, 2018. (Photo: Mladen ANTONOV / AFP) The emotional effects of victory and even qualification for a major tournament may help strengthen national identity in countries where it is lacking, they argued. The study, published last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggested a feel-good factor from big-match wins can improve trust between ethnic groups and cut unrest. "The effect is sizeable and robust and is not explained by generic euphoria or optimism. Crucially, national victories do not only affect attitudes but also reduce violence," it added. Ruben Durante, a political economist at the Paris Institute of Political Studies … [Read more...] about World Cup can bring fractured nations together: Study
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
Vietnamese artists perform in Laos on National Day
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 2008 spotlights delta
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
Literature, art must serve nation’s interests, seminar says
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
National Cheo Stage Festival 2011 closes
(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