The celebration was held by Hue University and Thua Thien-Hue College of Education with traditional rituals such as praying for luck, splashing water and typing a string around a person’s wrist. Lao students introduced the unique culture of Laos through art performances. Bunpimay festival is observed on April 13-16 annually to pray for good weather, health, abundant harvests and prosperity. The programme helps cheer up Lao students and tightens friendship between the two countries. On the occasion, the Lao Embassy in Vietnam and Hue University presented certificates of merit to 60 outstanding Lao students. Universities and colleges across Thua Thien-Hue province have trained about 1,100 Lao students via a cooperation programme between Vietnamese and Lao localities. They have also built lodging for more than 500 Lao students. Schools have held culture, art and sport activities for Vietnamese and Lao students to promote their their friendship and mutual understanding … [Read more...] about Over 500 Lao students welcome traditional New Year festival in Hue
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Lao students in Thua Thien-Hue celebrate Bunpimay festival
At the celebration for Lao traditional New Year festival of Bunpimay The celebration was held by the Hue University and Hue College of Education with various traditional rituals such as splashing water to pray for prosperity in the new year, and tying strings around a person’s wrist to wish for good health, luck and success. Lao students introduced their unique culture through their traditional dance. Bunpimay festival is observed on April 13-16 annually to pray for good weather, health, abundant harvests and prosperity. The programme helps cheer up Lao students and tightens friendship and solidarity between the two countries. On the occasion, the Lao Consulate General in Da Nang city presented certificates of merit to 15 Lao students for their excellent academic performance. Universities and colleges across Thua Thien-Hue province have trained about 1,200 Lao students via a cooperation programme between Vietnamese and Lao localities. Annually, the province provides 10 … [Read more...] about Lao students in Thua Thien-Hue celebrate Bunpimay festival
Web series on cai luong performer released on YouTube
A web series on People’s Artist and theatre actress Le Thuy, a star of cai luong (reformed opera), has been released on YouTube to mark the artist’s 40-year career. People’s Artist and cai luong star Le Thuy (left). Her career is featured in the web series Hồi Ký Một Kiếp Cầm Ca - Sinh Ra Để Hát (Memoirs of a Performer - Born to Be on Stage), which has been released on YouTube to mark the artist’s 40-year career. Photo courtesy of the producer The film Hồi Ký Một Kiếp Cầm Ca - Sinh Ra Để Hát (Memoirs of a Performer - Born to Be on Stage), written and directed by Dinh Tri, features the career of Thuy, one of the region’s leading performers in cai luong. The work includes 32 episodes and highlights the artist’s devotion for cai luong and her important role in developing southern traditional theatre between the 1970s and 1990s. “Each 60-minute part … [Read more...] about Web series on cai luong performer released on YouTube
Students spread the word about importance of organ donations in Vietnam
"Organ donations can give life to others. Donating is a good deed we can do after death," says Pham Hung, a 12th grader at Nguyen Du High School in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Students at Nguyen Du High School attend a roundtable meeting on the importance of organ donations. Hung and his close friend Dinh Huu Thien Phuc, an 11th grader at the school, have been working for months on a research project that raises students' awareness about the value of organ donations. Their project has received a positive response from teachers, students and officials. “We wanted to do something to spread the good will and compassion shown by organ donors, who help to save other people,” Hung says. The two students say they were especially inspired by the story of a seven-year-old girl from Hanoi who died of a brain tumor last year and whose corneas were donated for transplant operations in two patients. Watching An’s inspiring story on television, Hung and Phuc were motivated … [Read more...] about Students spread the word about importance of organ donations in Vietnam
Vietnam prepared for ‘tough’ semifinal against Cambodia in SEA Games men’s football
Vietnam are in careful preparation for Saturday's semifinal match against Cambodia in men’s football at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines, as coach Park Hang Seo has braced his team for a "tough" game against the junior Angkor Warriors. Vietnam held Thailand to a 2-2 draw on Thursday while Cambodia defeated Malaysia 3-1 on Wednesday to finish their group stage as Group B’s leaders and Group A’s runners-up, respectively, and advance to the semifinal round. The game will take place at Rizal Memorial Stadium in the Filipino capital of Manila at 7:00 pm (Vietnam time) on Saturday and be broadcast live on national television channel VTV6. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Friday, Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang Seo showed both caution against the Cambodia U22s and determination for a berth in the final. Park considered the junior Angkor Warriors a “phenomenon” at this year’s SEA Games over … [Read more...] about Vietnam prepared for ‘tough’ semifinal against Cambodia in SEA Games men’s football