VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Federation has asked the UNESCO to help it build the roadmap for making the Vietnamese martial art into intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Recently, Vietnam sent a delegation to attend the World Congress of Martial Arts in Chungju City, South Korea. The delegation consists of 17 members, including two Vice Chairs of the Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Federation – Mr. Le Kim Hoa and Mr. Pham Dinh Phong, the Secretary General of the World Vovinam Federation – Mr. Vo Danh Hai and 14 masters, coaches, and artists of the Vietnamese traditional martial art and Vovinam. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese martial art may become intangible cultural heritage
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Exhibition “Vietnam’s Buddhism Culture heritage” opens
(Cinet)- Nearly 200 documents and objects that describe the development of Buddhism in Vietnam, opened on February 25, at the Vietnam National Museum of History. On display are paintings, statues, worshipping objects and musical instrument, as well as local Buddhist architecture. The exhibition brings back the dawn of Vietnam’s Buddhism, which originated from Luy Lau Buddhism in the north, ancient Champa’s Buddhism in the centre of the country, and Oc Eo culture in the south. During the Ly-Tran dynasty from the 11 th to the 13 th century, Buddhism flourished with remarkable impacts on various socio-cultural aspects, and was considered the national religion. Truc Lam Zen Buddhism was founded by King Tran Nhan Tong during this period, marking Vietnam ’s independent religious development. Many temples were constructed such as Bao Thien, Dam, Phat Tich, Thay, Pho Minh and Boi Khe. After the Ly-Tran dynasty, Confucianism became the official ideology and the … [Read more...] about Exhibition “Vietnam’s Buddhism Culture heritage” opens
“Vietnam and ASEAN cultural heritage” exhibition opens
(Cinet)- On June 21, in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, an outdoor exhibition highlighting the cultural heritage of Vietnam and other ASEAN nations officially opened. Speaking at the opening, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai said that the event is a good opportunity for ASEAN nations to increase cultural exchanges and mutual understanding while helping Vietnam promote the rich cultures of its 54 ethnic groups. Twenty-two booths along the Hoai River provide visitors with information and pictures of the rich culture and heritage of 22 Vietnamese cities and provinces such as Ha Giang, Bac Kan, Quang Ninh, Kien Giang and Ninh Binh. The event also features a communal house representing typical cultural and tourism products, local specialties and traditional crafts from ASEAN countries. Vietnamese folk music will be revived during the six-day event, including Nha Nhac (royal court music) of Hue, Then singing from Bac Kan province, Xoan (Spring) singing of Phu … [Read more...] about “Vietnam and ASEAN cultural heritage” exhibition opens
Buffalo fighting festival recognised as intangible cultural heritage
Buffalo fighting festival recognised as intangible cultural heritage The Do Son buffalo fighting festival in the northern port city of Hai Phong will be recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage on Thursday when the festival takes place. The announcement will be made at the festival's opening ceremony. Hundreds of artists will perform to celebrate the event and re-enact the buffalo fighting on stage. The traditional festival, which is held annually on the ninth day of the eighth lunar month, not only expresses the martial spirit of the local people, but also helps promote the locality's image and tourism potential. Festival highlights Mekong Sub-region A festival opened in Germany's capital, Berlin, on September 8 to popularise the images of countries and people in the Greater Mekong sub-region (GMS). The biannual event, co-organised by Albert-Einstein University and the German friendship association with GMS countries, also aims to enhance mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Buffalo fighting festival recognised as intangible cultural heritage
Speech of the PM Nguyen Tan Dung at a honouring ceremony ” Đờn ca tài tử” as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Ms Katherine Muller Marin, Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi, Distinguished guests, honourable heroic mothers, Artists and practitioners, Vietnamese compatriots and comrades, In the joyful and happy ambience to celebrate the Party's anniversary and the Traditional Lunar New Year, to day, in the city that bears the name of our beloved President Ho Chi Minh, we are delighted to organize the Ceremony to receive the UNESCO Certificate on the inscription of Art of Đờn ca tài tử music and song in the Southern Vietnam on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, I wish to share this great delight and and pride with all artists, practitioners, comrades, fellow citizens and foreign friends.I would like to welcome Ms Katherine Muller Marin, Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi to this solemn ceremony. Allow me to cordially extend to you all the warmest greetings and best wishes on the occasion of … [Read more...] about Speech of the PM Nguyen Tan Dung at a honouring ceremony ” Đờn ca tài tử” as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity