A shaman of the Dao group performs a ceremony at the 7th Full Moon Festival. The ritual will be performed at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Around 300 artists from the Vietnam Circus Federation, Vietnam Puppetry Theatre, students from the Hanoi Culture University and representatives from 12 ethnic groups will take part in various activities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi between August 31 and September 30. Dubbed “Enjoying Independence Day”, the highlight of the programme will be a festive market on Dong Van Plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang, where people can exchange goods, meet friends, dance and sing. A photo exhibition featuring 60 photos on landscapes and the life of people on the karst plateau will be on show together with a pair of big flutes made by Mong people from Ha Giang province that are 7m long. At the market, visitors can … [Read more...] about Culture Village to host Independence Day celebrations
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Vietnamese football fans celebrate Olympic team’s ticket to Asiad quarter-final
Thousands of football fans flooded the streets in Hanoi's centre on Thursday evening to celebrate the victory of the Vietnam Olympic team at the Asian Games (Asiad) 2018. Thousands of people gather around Hoan Kiem Lake to celebrate the victory of the Vietnamese Olympic team against Bahrain on August 23 The Vietnam Olympic team made history with its first entrance into the ASIAD quarter-finals after winning 1- 0 against Bahrain during the last stages of the 16-team knockout round for the men’s football of the ASIAD 2018 in Indonesia on August 23. After the match ended, thousands of football fans in Hanoi flocked to the streets around the Hoan Kiem Lake carrying the national flags to share their happiness. Foreign tourists also joined the cheering crowd Many supporters stayed late until 12.am … [Read more...] about Vietnamese football fans celebrate Olympic team’s ticket to Asiad quarter-final
Village to host Independence Day celebrations
A shaman of the Dao group performs a ceremony at the 7th Full Moon Festival. The ritual will be performed at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. — Photo baotintuc.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Around 300 artists from the Việt Nam Circus Federation, Việt Nam Puppetry Theatre, students from the Hà Nội Culture University and representatives from 12 ethnic groups will take part in various activities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hà Nội between August 31 and September 30. Dubbed “Enjoying Independence Day”, the highlight of the programme will be a festive market on Đồng Văn Plateau in the northern province of Hà Giang, where people can exchange goods, meet friends, dance and sing. A photo exhibition featuring 60 photos on landscapes and the life of people on the karst plateau will be on show together with a pair of big flutes … [Read more...] about Village to host Independence Day celebrations
Multiple events held to celebrate Vietnam-Japan relations
Multiple events held to celebrate Vietnam-Japan relations The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - The Japan Cultural Days in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange were held in Hoi An City of Quang Nam Province last week to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, the Vietnam News Agency reports. Co-held by Quang Nam Province authorities, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnamese and Japanese agencies, organizations and businesses, the events were meant for the two countries to promote cooperation in multiple fields including culture, trade, tourism, and human resources development. Addressing the opening ceremony, Umeda Kunio, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, revealed that “There are more than 120 events held in Japan and Vietnam to celebrate 45 years of the two countries’ diplomatic ties this year.” According to the Japanese envoy, the Japan Cultural Days in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange are … [Read more...] about Multiple events held to celebrate Vietnam-Japan relations
Film screenings celebrate national anniversaries
The film Sứ Mệnh Trái Tim (Heart’s Mission) stars Angela Phương Trinh and Võ Cảnh. — Photo courtesy of the Cinema DepartmentViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Dozens of Vietnamese films will be screened for free at cinemas nationwide from now until September 5 to mark the country’s National Day. The highlight of the event is the film Sứ Mệnh Trái Tim (Heart’s Mission) starring Angela Phương Trinh and Võ Cảnh. Directed by Đỗ Đức Thịnh, it’s a story of young soldiers who take on a mission to detect unexploded ammunition. The film reflects the young team’s devotion to the community and the love between a soldier and a teacher who volunteer to work in a mountainous region. The films to be screened include both feature and documentary movies on the topics of war, patriotism, heroes and revolution. They include Giấc Mơ Thổ … [Read more...] about Film screenings celebrate national anniversaries