LÀO CAI — Local authorities in the northern province of Lào Cai have decided to develop tourism based on local ethnic cultures. “Local ethnic cultures are considered a key to encourage the province’s socio-economic development,” said Hà Văn Thắng, director of Lào Cai Province’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department. According to the province’s plan to develop culture and sport in 2016-20, preserving and developing ethnic identity, improving people’s spirit and material lives is the key mission in order to establish new rural areas, smart urban areas and sustainably eradicate hunger. Lào Cai is now ranked among top areas of the country with the most number of cultural heritages. The province hosts 26 intangible cultural heritages approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The tug of war of the Tày and Giáy ethnic groups has been recognised by UNESCO as … [Read more...] about Lào Cai develops tourism based on local ethnic cultures
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Defense leaders join cultural festival in Thai Nguyen province
The event also saw the presence of General Luong Cuong, Director of the General Department of Politics (GDP) of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA); Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister; Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem, Deputy Defense Minister; Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia, the GDP’s Deputy Director; Senior Lieutenant General Do Can, the GDP’s Deputy Director, among others. General Lich beats the drum to kick off the festival. The festival consists of 30 camps, featuring youth activities in line with the military-civilian ties, display of documents on the 75-year traditions of the VPA and GDP, and activities about the 30th anniversary of the Whole People's Defense Festive Day. During the event, many cultural exchange programs and folk games are also held. Notably, the camp of the Vietnam People's Navy showcases 30 images of the naval troops firmly protecting the … [Read more...] about Defense leaders join cultural festival in Thai Nguyen province
Vietnamese pianist wins prize in Italian music contest
Popular Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang (centre) wins the second prize at the Oleggio International Piano Competition (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Popular Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang won the second prize at the Oleggio International Piano Competition held in Italy from May 3-6. “I am very happy to share a good news about my European trip this time. I was awarded the second prize in the Oleggio International Piano Competition in Italy last night! I am very grateful to my family, teachers and friends for all their sincere support. Thank you very much!” Quang wrote on his Facebook page. The first edition of the competition attracted 80 contestants aged 18-37. After the qualifying round based on the contestants’ video clips, the jury chose 30 contestants for the final round, who were winners of various international contests, from Russia, Italy, France, Ukraine, Japan, China and Vietnam. Each contestant had to pass two further rounds. The first round was … [Read more...] about Vietnamese pianist wins prize in Italian music contest
Netflix begins streaming more Vietnamese films
"Sieu Sao Sieu Ngo" (Super Star Super Silly), "Trang Quynh" (Folk Scholar Quynh), "Hanh Phuc Cua Me" (The Happiness of a Mother), "Saigon Anh Yeu Em" (Saigon I love you), "Me Chong" (Mother-In-Law), "Sac Dep Ngan Can" (200-Pound Beauty), and "Ngoi Nha Buom Buom" (Butterfly House) are the seven new movies that Netflix has begun streaming from Sunday. This has brought the total number of Vietnamese movies it streams to 13. The seven new Vietnamese movies are from several genres, including adventure, romance, comedy and psychological thrillers. The diversity of genre partly reflects the current state of Vietnamese film industry, Netflix said. The movies will now have a reach of 190 countries and territories. "Saigon I Love You" reflects life in contemporary Saigon through several love stories. "Mother-In-Law" is a historical drama about harsh feudal traditions. "200 Pounds Beauty", a remake of a South Korean movie, is about a girl who overcomes her disadvantageous appearance to prove her … [Read more...] about Netflix begins streaming more Vietnamese films
Tet book fair in town set for late Jan
Culture Tet book fair in town set for late Jan The Saigon Times Daily Monday, Dec 16, 2019,16:36 (GMT+7) Tet book fair in town set for late JanThe Saigon Times Daily Visitors are seen at last year’s Tet book fair in HCMC - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The HCMC Department of Information and Communications will hold a book fair in District 1 from January 22 to 28 to serve the public during the Lunar New Year (Tet). The seven-day book fair, with the theme “Magical Things from Books”, will take place on Nguyen Hue, Mac Thi Buoi, and Ngo Duc Ke streets, according to the city government’s news website. Prestigious publishers and book distributors such as Phuong Nam Books, Thai Ha Books, and HCMC Book Distribution Corporation will introduce over 60,000 book titles with attractive discounts. There will also be many other exciting activities including exhibitions on HCMC’s socio-economic development, display … [Read more...] about Tet book fair in town set for late Jan
