At the festival (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The 8th Vietnam cultural festival took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on September 1, attracting thousands of Vietnamese expatriates, local residents, and foreign tourists. The event is an annual activity hosted by the Association of Vietnamese in the RoK. This year, it featured performances by Vietnamese artists, Vietnamese folk games and food, and a fashion show. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Cam, Chairwoman of the association, said the relations between Vietnam and the RoK are growing robustly based on their strategic partnership and mutual understanding, adding that bilateral cultural and people-to-people exchanges have also enhanced over time. She hoped the festival will help the expat community and Korean people to get together and understand more about Vietnam. Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu said the event reflects the close friendship between the two countries and their … [Read more...] about Vietnam cultural festival in full swing in RoK
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“Vietnam-Cultural Colours” photo exhibition opens in Phu Yen
Stunning Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Photo: VNA) Phu Yen (VNA) – A kaleidoscope of Vietnamese cultures, traditional practices and breathtaking world heritage sites are featured at the “Vietnam-Cultural Colours” exhibition, which is scheduled for August 18-21 in the south central province of Phu Yen. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts organised the exhibition as part of the activities in the framework of the 5th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Cham Ethnic People. With 100 photos, the exhibition is expected to help promote and preserve traditional cultural values, especially in the context of deep global integration, while honouring local cultural heritages towards developing tourism in a sustainable manner. Blessed with abundant natural resources along with a treasure of age-old cultures, Vietnam has become one of nations owning a large number of tangible and intangible cultural … [Read more...] about “Vietnam-Cultural Colours” photo exhibition opens in Phu Yen
Hoi An to create France-Vietnam cultural venue
Authorities in Hoi An have worked with French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Vincent Floreani about the restoration of French buildings in the area. The houses on Phan Boi Chau Street French architecture has left a mark in Hoi An Town and was finely mixed with the traditional architecture and patterns. French architecture is more prevalent in constructions such as markets, public buildings and culinary. It is an inseparable part of Hoi An's culture. Most French buildings have been preserved along Nguyen Thai Hoc, Bach Dang, Tran Phu, Phan Chau Trinh and Phan Boi Chau streets. Phan Boi Chau Street is nicknamed as the French Street because it has 77 buildings alone. The local authorities have planned to restore the buildings and open the pedestrian streets along these routes. "We have wanted to restore the buildings for a long time. Both the locals as well as the tourists love the buildings there. The restoration will help boost Hoi An's culture, tourism and create more jobs," … [Read more...] about Hoi An to create France-Vietnam cultural venue
In Vietnam, cultural heritages are evolving with societal transformation
That is why some researchers have stated that quan ho still exists but it is now gone. It sounds absurd but it is true because hat canh, the most interesting and quintessential part of quan ho, has virtually vanished. Hat canh is a form of quan ho in which a group of singers express their thoughts and feelings towards a twinned group of singers over a night. Hat canh is the source of new quan ho songs when one side asks the other side to respond to their songs. It is a small contest between groups of quan ho singers. Today quan ho is mostly seen in the form of stage performance. In the past, hat canh was a private activity between quan ho groups without an audience. But blame cannot be laid on the changes in how quan ho is performed. In the old days, a person’s living space was restricted to the boundary of their village and commune. One village was twinned with another village and one group of quan ho singers in that village was connected with another group in the other village. … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, cultural heritages are evolving with societal transformation
Vietnam Culture Festival on horizon
The Vietnam Culture Festival is to take place from March 6 to 10 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. Depicting typical images within Vietnamese culture, such as villages, local markets, and the old dwellings found in an imperial citadel, the festival aims to preserve and promote the country’s traditional cultural heritage by introducing cultural values from the past to the younger generation as well as to tourists. It also creates a venue for local and international enterprises to meet and exchange. The festival will get underway with traditional ritual ceremonies, unique moves from the Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts Federation, and a puppet show. Highlights on subsequent days include an “ao dai” (Vietnam’s traditional dress) show featuring famous local fashion designers and performances of worship rituals, “chau van” (traditional folk art from northern Vietnam combining trance singing and dancing), and “hau dong” (a ritual … [Read more...] about Vietnam Culture Festival on horizon