An art performance by overseas Vietnamese in Germany to celebrate the Hung Kings Memorial Day 2017.(Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – On the occasion of the Hung Kings Temple Festival, which falls on April 14 this year (the 10th day of the third month in lunar calendar), the second “Vietnam Ancestral Global Day” (VAGD) is slated to take place in Asia, North America and Europe. The Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese, VAGD Project Mobilisation and Vietnamese embassies and expats in Laos, Thailand, Japan, Canada and Poland will run the events. The day is designed following a shared format, which consists of three parts – incense offering to pay tribute to Hung Kings; art and musical performances; and scientific seminars and workshops. Legend has it that the Hung Kings ruled Vietnam from 2879 BC until 258 BC and they are considered the founders of the nation. To honour the Kings, the 10th day of the third lunar month is designated as their national … [Read more...] about Vietnam Ancestral Global Day to be celebrated in three continents
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HCM City to host Vietnamese folk culture festival
Folk artists performed at the media briefing of the e festival on April 8 (Photo: voh.com.vn) HCM City (VNA) – A Vietnamese folk culture festival will be held on April 13-15 in Ho Chi Minh City to serve local people and visitors during the Hung Kings holiday. The festival will take place at the city’s Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone in District 1. It will feature various forms of folk art performances from across the nation such as “xoe” dance in the north, “bai choi” singing and gong dance in the central region and “don ca tai tu” art form (southern amateur singing) in the south. In addition, visitors can join outdoor activities at the event’s recreation zones. Former Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Culture Vuong Duy Bien, the festival director, said the event aims to turn the Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone into a space for folk artists to perform and meet with the city’s residents and tourists and introducing … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Vietnamese folk culture festival
Tour featuring Xoan singing vital to preserve intangible heritage
Artists perform Xoan singing in Phu Tho province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern province of Phu Tho launched a daily tour from Hanoi to the land of Hung Kings in early April, allowing tourists to explore traditional Xoan singing. The tour is designed to boost tourism and preserve the local intangible heritage, according to a local official. The Hanoi – Phu Tho daily tour brings tourists to the Hung Temple relic site, Hung Kings Museum, Hung Lo ancient village and Lai Len Temple. Local artists perform Xoan (spring) singing between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Hung Lo Communal House each day and at Lai Len Temple on weekends. The new tour is not only vital for Phu Tho to attract more visitors but also helps the province preserve its cultural heritage, Xoan singing, which was put on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in December last year, said Ha Ke San, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. Over the last six … [Read more...] about Tour featuring Xoan singing vital to preserve intangible heritage
Ho Chi Minh City to host activities for Hung Kings’ death anniversary
A ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of Hung Kings will be held at the Hung Kings Memorial site in the National Historical and Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on April 25th (the 10th day of the third lunar month), featuring traditional rituals such as processions, and incense and flower offerings.A ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of Hung Kings in Ho Chi Minh City in 2017 (Source: VNA)Art and traditional marital art performance programmes, dragon dances and drum performance will be orgnaised at the site on April 24th-25th.The first Chung cake-making contest, and a wide range of other activities such as a book exhibition, kite performance, folk games, calligraphy and food exhibition will also take place on April 22nd-23rd.Legend has it that the Hung Kings ruled Vietnam from 2879 BC until 258 BC and are considered the founders of the nation. To honour the Kings, the tenth day of the third lunar month serves as the national commemorative anniversary for them.The … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to host activities for Hung Kings’ death anniversary
HCM City to host activities for Hung Kings’ death anniversary
A ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of Hung Kings will be held at the Hung Kings Memorial site in the National Historical and Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on April 25 (the 10th day of the third lunar month), featuring traditional rituals such as processions, and incense and flower offerings. Art and traditional marital art performance programmes, dragon dances and drum performance will be orgnaised at the site on April 24-25. The first Chung cake-making contest, and a wide range of other activities such as a book exhibition, kite performance, folk games, calligraphy and food exhibition will also take place on April 22-23. Legend has it that the Hung Kings ruled Vietnam from 2879 BC until 258 BC and are considered the founders of the nation. To honour the Kings, the tenth day of the third lunar month serves as the national commemorative anniversary for them. The worshipping rituals of the Hung Kings was recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of … [Read more...] about HCM City to host activities for Hung Kings’ death anniversary