September 8 is International Literacy Day. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 17, 1965, and celebrated for the first time in 1966. The second recipient of the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize is the National Institute for the Education of Adults of Mexico, for its bilingual literacy program, Bilingual Literacy for Life. This program is recognized for its impact in reducing the rate of illiteracy among indigenous populations, especially among women, and also for improving the ability of indigenous people to exercise their rights. In 2007, a total of 944 people participated in this program, but since then the program has had more than 50,000 participants annually. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to invite the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize recipients to Korea to commemorate the 565th Hangul Proclamation Day. They will stay in Korea for five days and four nights and will attend the … [Read more...] about International Literacy Day held in India
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Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam 2013
(Cinet)- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will coordinate with its Russian counterpart to organize Russian Cultural Days 2013 in Vietnam, from November 11-17. Art performances will be held at the Ho Chi Minh City Theater on November 15 and at the Binh Duong Cultural Centre on November 16. The opening ceremony for the event will be organised at Hanoi Opera House on November 12. Viet Nam and Russia have established a comprehensive strategic partnership. They have constantly strengthened mutual trust and understanding and supported each other at regional and international forums. In addition, the two sides have launched cooperation and training programs in culture, art and tourism. Trust and mutual understanding of the two countries' people have been unceasingly enhanced and consolidated. The event is an opportunity for Vietnamese audiences to enjoy Russian arts and culture, and will popularize Vietnamese people and land among Russian people. … [Read more...] about Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam 2013
Japanese cultural days take place in Da Lat
(Cinet)- In the framework of the last activities of National Tourism Year 2014 of Central Highlands – Da Lat, on the evening of December 23, Lam Dong Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism opened the program "Japanese cultural days in Da Lat". Themed ‘Da Lat – winter colors’, the festival features special activities: flower display ‘Da Lat – four flower seasons’; Da Lat flower exhibition with the theme ‘Flower colors in cold land’; Japanese culture days in Da Lat; “Da Lat without streets” picnic tour; “Flower tourism” tour; honor and award ceremony of “Golden Spoon – 2014″ cuisine contest; Da Lat tourism – handicraft villages fair 2014; festival of city’s youth; It is being held by the Department of International Cooperation, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam in coordination with the Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee. The … [Read more...] about Japanese cultural days take place in Da Lat
Japan Culture Days open in Thanh Hoa province
(Cinet)- An art exhibition promoting tourism and Japanese traditional and modern culture kicked off the 2015 National Tourism Year at Lam Son Theatre in Thanh Hoa province on January 06. The six-day event, taking place at the Lam Son Square and Theatre, began with an exhibition of 67 large-sized photos on Japan’s cultural heritage sites such as Nakagusuku Castle and the temples of Ninna-ji, Nishiongan-ji, Kofuku-ji, and Todai-ji, 50 Yukata costumes and 30 Japanese dolls. Visitors can also enjoy Japanese films and traditional drum and dance performances while practicing drums and dances on their own. The National Tourism Year 2015, taking the theme of "Connecting World Heritage", is slated to be launched in March. It will run throughout the year across Thanh Hoa and also attract the participation of 15 cities and provinces that house world heritages, such as Hanoi capital and Phu Tho and Quang Ninh provinces. Other outstanding events include an international stone sculpture … [Read more...] about Japan Culture Days open in Thanh Hoa province
International culture introduced to Vietnamese students
17 food stalls showcased delicacies from Russia, Japan, China, China, India, and the UK, among others, in addition to folk games, a traditional fashion show, and dances. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nam, the dean of faculty, said: “250 foreigners of 30 nationalities and 250 Vietnamese are currently studying at our faculty. We hold the International Culture Day ahead of Christmas and New Year for students to exchange and explore each others’ cultures.” The annual event has been held by the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language since 2009. … [Read more...] about International culture introduced to Vietnamese students