The event attracted over 500 artisans, actors, actresses, instrumentalists, athletes and referees from the Khmer ethnic minority community. After the opening ceremony, an art programme and a traditional culinary competition was held with the participation of teams from five districts where Khmer people are living, including Tri Ton, Tinh Bien, Thoai Son, Chau Thanh and Chau Phu. The three-day fest also features a wide range of unique activities, such as mini competitions in volleyball and football, a cross-country run, tug of war, stick pushing and other folk games as well as an exhibition showcasing paintings and artifacts highlighting the lives of Khmer people in An Giang province. The Cultural, Sports and Tourism Fest aims to preserve, honour and promote the traditional cultural values of Khmer people in An Giang province in particular and the southern region in general, as well as to improve the quality of spiritual lives for Khmer people. The event also contributes to promoting … [Read more...] about Khmer people celebrate cultural, sports and tourism festival in An Giang
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Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism responses to Vietnam Health Programme
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have asked staff to take physical exercises twice a day at the workplace from March 12. Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and over 100 employees exercised for three minutes during break times Nguyen Thai Binh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, confirmed the information. He went on to say that this was the response to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's call on people to be more physically active and follow the Vietnam Health Programme. It is hoped that the movement will help make exercise a daily habit for everyone. The ministry has asked its staff and subordinate units to exercise at least twice a day for five minutes each time. The subordinate units must also help promote physical activities and encourage the citizens to pick up suitable sports for daily exercises. The General Department of Sports and Physical Training was asked to build light exercises for the people to work out during break … [Read more...] about Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism responses to Vietnam Health Programme
Top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2018 announced
These events were selected from 61 nominations from functional agencies and units under the ministry, including 40 events in culture, 11 sporting events, and 10 tourism events. The events were then finalised through an online poll, which took place from January 3 to 8 at http://sukienvhttdl.bvhttdl.gov.vn, and through votes by journalists representing media agencies across the country on January 9. Following is the list of standout events: * Outstanding cultural events: 1. Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2018 The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 was held from April 30 to June 30 in Da Nang city under the theme “The Legend of Bridges”, attracting eight teams from Vietnam, Poland, France, the US, Italy, China’s Hong Kong, Sweden, and Portugal, with Italian team Martarello S.R.L being crowned champions. With a string of activities held on the side lines of the two-month festival, the number of tourists to Da Nang reached approximately 1.6 … [Read more...] about Top 10 culture, sports and tourism events of 2018 announced
Ministry names top 10 cultural, sport, tourism events in 2018
The national men’s football team win AFF Suzuki Cup after a decade (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 12 announced top ten cultural, sport and tourism events in 2018. These events were selected via the website: http://sukienvhttdl.bvhttdl.gov.vn from January 3-8 and direct votes by representative of central and Hanoi press outlets following the submission of the culture, sports, and tourism departments of cities and provinces, and agencies of the ministry. In the cultural sphere, five events are named, including Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2018; Non Nuoc Cao Bang receiving UNESCO Global Geopark title; unique contemporary art space inside the National Assembly House; first-time awarding the title “People’s Artisan” in intangible cultural heritage; Vietnamese beauty earning a niche in the global map of beauty. Three sports events were selected, namely Asian Games 18 – the most … [Read more...] about Ministry names top 10 cultural, sport, tourism events in 2018
Typical events in cultural, sport and tourism to get votes
Accordingly, based on 61 proposals of affiliated units, the organizing panel selected 15 typical events as candidates for the top 10s. Culture has seven candidates, including Da Nang International Fireworks Festival; Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark recognized by UNESCO as a global geopark; "Preserving and promoting the values of Vietnamese cultural heritage for sustainable development" conference with the attendance and chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Contemporary Art Space at the National Assembly Building; the first ceremony to award the title of People's Artist; the Hanoi International Film Festival; and Vietnamese beauties honoring in the world. Voting for the 10 typical cultural, sport and tourism events in 2018. Source: baovanhoa.vn Sports has four nominations, consisting of Vietnamese sports' success at the 18th Asian Games, Vietnamese football team winning the championship of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, Vietnam's U23 football team - a runner-up at the Asian … [Read more...] about Typical events in cultural, sport and tourism to get votes