The event organized by the municipal Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism aims to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1). The exhibition features nearly 200 photos, documents and writings of Uncle Ho, promoting fine traditional moral values of Vietnam and emphasizing the deep value of Ho Chi Minh thoughts and of his moral example and encourage the public to study and follow Uncle Ho’s example. On this occasion, the Can Tho City’s Museum in collaboration with the Vietnam Fine Arts Musuem hosted displays of “Vietnamese folk painting” and “The impression of ancient culture.” The two exhibitions introduce 64 folk paintings of famous craft villages, including Dong Ho in Bac Ninh province, Hang Trong in Hanoi, Kim Hoang in Hanoi’s Ha Tay district, Sinh Village in Thua Thien-Hue province and Doc Loi in Nghe An province; together with more than 300 photos and items of ancient cultures of Dong Son, Sa … [Read more...] about Exhibition on “Study and Follow Ho Chi Minh’s Moral Example” opens in Can Tho
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Folk culture of the past inspires contemporary art
Viet Nam News The contemporary shows Làng Tôi (My Village), À Ố Show and Ter Dar (Going in Circle) are unique circus performances using bamboo as the main prop. The shows have been performed around the world and captivated audiences in Asia, Europe, America and Australia. À Ố Show recently made its 1,000th performance six years after being launched. Director Tuấn Lê, one of the shows’ creators, is the only Vietnamese to have performed in Canada’s Cique du Soleil as a solo artist. Raised in Germany, he was also the first Asian person to receive the Award of Excellence from the International Jugglers’ Association in 2010. Du Nguyễn interviews Tuấn Lê about the success of the shows. Many works are not performed often due to lack of interest from audiences. Why have your shows had long runs not only in Việt Nam but also abroad? Việt Nam is a … [Read more...] about Folk culture of the past inspires contemporary art
HCM City keen to flaunt history, culture
Viet Nam News San Hà HCM City, the country’s dynamic economic hub, is rarely considered a cultural centre but is actually filled with wonderful architecture and a wealth of culture. It has in fact found a place on UK travel website Culture Trip’s list of the world’s 12 best cities for culture in 2019. Ranked fourth, the city is described as an affordable destination with a buzzing cultural scene to match, making it perfect for cash-strapped millennial travellers. It has 172 recognised relics and 97 heritage sites that have been compiled for recognition, most of them being archeological sites, architectural relics and historic buildings, according to the HCM City Monuments Conservation Centre. Two archeological sites recognised as national-level relics are Giồng Cá Vồ in Cần Giờ District and the Hưng Lợi ceramics kiln in District 8. Renowned architectural and historical relics include the Saigon Central Post Office, … [Read more...] about HCM City keen to flaunt history, culture
Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage
1. Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2003), Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music” refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal court from the 15th to the mid-20th century. Nha Nhac was generally featured at the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, coronations, funerals and official receptions. Among the numerous musical genres that developed in Vietnam, only Nha Nhac can claim a nationwide scope and strong links with the traditions of other East Asian countries. Nha Nhac performances formerly featured numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in sumptuous costumes. Large-scale orchestras included a prominent drum section and many other types of percussion instruments as well as a variety of wind and string instruments. All performers had to maintain a high level … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage
Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage
Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam possesses an array of intangible cultural heritages that have been recognized by UNESCO. 1. Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2003), Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music” refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal court from the 15th to the mid-20th century. Nha Nhac was generally featured at the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, coronations, funerals and official receptions. Among the numerous musical genres that developed in Vietnam, only Nha Nhac can claim a nationwide scope and strong links with the traditions of other East Asian countries. Nha Nhac performances formerly featured numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in sumptuous costumes. Large-scale orchestras included a … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage