(VOV) - Vietnamese students at universities in New Delhi and neighbouring areas participated in the annual international cultural festival Antardhvani which opened in India on Sunday. A diverse programme of cultural exchange activities were held throughout the two-day event to help promote links between students and lecturers in New Delhi as well as international and Indian students. International students also organised a cultural camp with tents reflecting the unique characteristics of each nation. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in playing traditional music instruments and cooking national dishes. The Vietnamese embassy's counselor in India Khieu Manh Dinh presented gifts to Vietnamese students who have contributed to promoting a positive image of Vietnam to international friends. … [Read more...] about Students join international cultural festival in India
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City launches activities to welcome ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
In preparation for the Ethnic Minorities Cultural Day, a traditional artistic performance was held at District 5 Cultural House on April 15. The program showcased traditional artistic performances, including children's songs, and Chinese, Cham, Khmer and Chaozhou folk dances and Bong Roi (performed in southern temple festivals). A photo exhibit, 'Cultural characters of ethnic groups in Ho Chi Minh City,' was opened at District 5 Cultural House on April 15. The exhibition features nearly 100 photos of the lifestyles and cultural characteristics of Kinh, Chinese, Cham and Khmer, and will be open until April 25. City art lovers and international tourists could also visit another photo exhibition about the nation's 54 ethnic groups at Lam Son Park in District 1 on April 15. Attending the performance was the deputy chairwoman of the City's People's Committee, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and representatives of agencies and city residents. The Cultural Day will be held between April 18 … [Read more...] about City launches activities to welcome ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
Russian Cultural Days to go nationwide
Russian Cultural Days to go nationwide Dao Loan By Dao Loan in HCMC Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Russia’s Ministry of Culture will hold Russian Cultural Days in Hanoi, HCMC and Binh Duong from December 11-17. The event will have the participation of many Russian artists at performances, photo exhibitions and movie screenings. It is expected that the opening ceremony will take place in Hanoi on December 12 and on December 15 in HCMC and in Binh Duong on December 16. The program is an opportunity to learn more about Russian culture as well as to promote the image of Vietnam to Russia, a potential market that Vietnam’s tourism sector aims to capitalize on. Prior to the main event in December, HCMC will host a seminar on Russia’s tourism with the participation of Russian companies to meet Vietnamese partners on the occasion of the International Travel Expo in the city next month. Russia has in recent times been the most progressive … [Read more...] about Russian Cultural Days to go nationwide
International Music Day in Viet Nam
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The annual music festival (International Music Day) entitled "Youth's Festival" will take place at the HCM City-based Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21. The free musical performance will feature acts by meritorious artist Anh Tuyet, and domestic and foreign bands such as AC&M, DA AYA, Nike-Crew, Chouchen, string-instrument quartet Crescendo together with student-singers from the Ho Chi Minh City Open University, HCMC Cinema and Theater College, HCMC University of Foreign Languages-Information Technology (HUFLIT), HCMC Conservatory of music and IDECAF's Foreign Language Center. The first International Music Day took place in France on June 21, 1982. Every year, on this same day, in France and in many other places around the world many musicians, both debutants and experts wanting to perform, meet in public places across several different cities to play and mix music. The annual festival is not just a festival, but a sort of popular meeting for … [Read more...] about International Music Day in Viet Nam
Vietnam raises curtain on World Culture Day in France
(VOVworld) - A tree planting session and a workshop on Vietnamese history and people opened "World Culture Day" in the city of Gretz-Armainvilliers, France. Ambassador Duong Chi Dung said planting trees in spring to begin a new year is a custom in Vietnam. He extended to local people and international friends a message of peace and friendship from Vietnam, a rapidly developing country committed to international integration. … [Read more...] about Vietnam raises curtain on World Culture Day in France