The US Consulate in HCM City and its partner, Can Tho Public Library, opened the US-Viet Nam Studies Corner at 1 Phan Dinh Phung Street in Can Tho City on November 15. The corner provides books, newspapers, magazines and computers with Internet access for the public to gain more understanding about the US and its people. It also houses a meeting room with a maximum 100 seats and is equipped with a digital video conference system to serve teleconference meetings. This is the third such centre in the country, following two others established at Da Nang University and Hai Phong University. S our ce: VNS … [Read more...] about Can Tho library gets US studies ‘corner’
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Can Tho: Finishing 2 studying subjects on protecting intangible cultural heritages
(Cinet) – news from the People’s Committee of Can Tho City said that, recently, Can Tho has finished 2 studying subjects on protecting intangible cultural heritages which are “knitting industry” in Ô Môn District and the sacrifice “ Quan Thánh Đế” in Ninh Kiều District. The studying subjects on protecting intangible cultural heritages “Knitting industry” “Quan Thánh Đế” will be implemented in 3 years with the total expenditure of 120 million VND by the Museum of Can tho City. The completion of 2 studying subjects above will contribute to serving the scientific research and making films broadcasting on TV after being shown will be kept in national cultural bank of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Can Tho: Finishing 2 studying subjects on protecting intangible cultural heritages
Can Tho: A preliminary meeting on the activities in the opening week of the 2008 National Tourism Year
(Cinet)- Can Tho City held a preliminary meeting on the activities in the opening week of the 2008 Mekong-Can Tho National Tourism Year. Attending the meeting has Nguyen Tan Quyen, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the City Committee of the Party; Tran Thanh Man, Deputy Secretary of the City Committee of the Party; Pham Phuoc Nhu, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the City People’s Committee, Chief of the Organization Board of the National Tourism Year, local press agencies and representatives from Can Tho city departments. At the meeting, Dinh Viet Khanh, Director of Department of Tourism presented a Preliminary Report on the activities in the opening week of the National Tourism Year taken place in Can Tho city from 21th to 26th February 2008 with eight great festival events, advantages and disadvantages during the preparation and implementation process. The meeting also summarized valuable learned lessons through holding the opening week of … [Read more...] about Can Tho: A preliminary meeting on the activities in the opening week of the 2008 National Tourism Year
Can Tho to hold Mekong-Japan culture fest in December
The Mekong-Japan Culture, Tourism Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from December 1-5, the People's Committee of Can Tho City has announced. Following the opening ceremony of the festival at Can Tho Stadium on December 2, the city will welcome visitors with various cultural activities including a photo exhibition, travel fair, art performance, sports activities, and a workshop themed "Mekong - the river connecting cultures." A seminar titled "Sustainable development of tourism in the Mekong Delta region" will also be organized from December 3-5. Participants will examine the region's cultural values, tourism potential, infrastructure, and human resources in the region as well as prospects of Mekong-Japan tourism cooperation. The event hopes to promote Vietnam's image and socio-economic potential of the Mekong Delta region to international visitors and investors, while contributing to the success of the Mekong-Japan Exchange Year. It also hopes to strengthen … [Read more...] about Can Tho to hold Mekong-Japan culture fest in December
Veteran cai luong actress returns to perform in Can Tho
Return of the native: Veteran cai luong actress Mong Tuyen will perform in Can Tho city next Friday to mark her 40 years on stage. — VNS File Photo HCM CITY — Mong Tuyen, a veteran cai luong (reformed theatre) actress and an overseas Vietnamese living in France, will perform in Can Tho city next Friday to mark her 40 years on stage. Mong Tuyen's Gratitude to the Audience will be directed and edited by the actress herself, who turns 64 this year. Excerpts from plays that earned Tuyen her fame will be featured in the show, including Nua Doi Huong Phan (Plight of a Prostitute), Mua Rung (Rain in Forest), and Hoa Dong Co Noi (Wild Flowers). Other veteran cai luong performers like Le Thuy, Minh Vuong and Kieu Phuong Loan as well as young actors like Trong Phuc, Thanh Thanh Tam, Cam Thu, Binh Tinh will join the show as guests. The performance will be staged at the Tay Do Theatre and transmitted live on Hau Giang Television. Entrance to the event is free since Tuyen wants to show … [Read more...] about Veteran cai luong actress returns to perform in Can Tho