National cultural festival

The second national cultural festival of the Mong ethnic minority group, which has taken place in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, left deep impressions on tourists. A range of cultural and sport events, folk games and tourism activities were held during the festival. It drew the participation of 13 troupes with 56 specific performance items including the melodies of musical instruments and folk songs. As many as 46 artisans took part in traditional clothing show. At the closing ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Ha Giang provincial People’s Committee presented certificates of merit to groups and individuals that actively participated in the festival, and certificates to groups and individuals for outstanding performances. With a population of about 800,000, the Mong is one of the largest ethnic minority groups in Vietnam. Most of them live in mountainous areas at a height of 700 metres to 1,500 metres above sea level in the north, … [Read more...] about Impressions of second Mong ethnic cultural festival in Ha Giang

The event, co-organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee, is the first in a series of cultural, sport and tourism activities to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Huynh Vinh Ai, said the cultural exchange festival aims to introduce special cultural characters of different areas and regions to both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The three-day event is also an opportunity to advertise Vietnam’s potential in cultural, trade and tourism development and mark the 54th liberation day of the capital (Oct. 10). Main activities in the festival included the performance of typical traditional arts, traditional dress shows, folk games, as well as the introduction of culinary culture and products of traditional craft villages. Artists and artisans from 20 cultural and fine art troupes of provinces and cities gave their special … [Read more...] about National cultural festival kicks off

(VOVworld) - National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung joined national unity festival in Hung Yen on Sunday to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Vietnam Unified National Front. He welcomed positive changes in the locality in agricultural restructuring and poverty reduction. He called for more national unity spirit to ensure sustainable socio economic development and better living standards. In related news, Hanoi municipal leaders have presented gifts to policy beneficiaries and poor households on the occasion of the anniversary. Nghe An province launched a communication movement to encourage the building of new rural area. Vuong Quang Minh from the provincial Fatherland Front said: "To ensure the success of the movement, we have integrated criteria of new cultural lifestyle community with new rural area building program. We have engaged the participation of the village elderly in the building of new rural area in ethnic and catholic areas, especially in the development of positive … [Read more...] about NA Chairman joins national unity festival in Hung Yen

(VOVworld)- President Truong Tan Sang attended the National Unity Festival in the District 2, HCM City on Sunday. The President praised local authorities and people for their achievements in poverty reduction, promoting democracy and building a cultural lifestyle. President Sang said: "I propose that local authorities and people follow President Ho Chi Minh's thought and example and unite to gain further success. The cause of national construction, party building and regime development is not only of the Politburo and the Party's Central Committee but of the entire people and army. … [Read more...] about President Truong Tan Sang attends the national unity festival

National puppet festival opens in Hai Duong By Ha Linh in Hai Duong The first national puppetry festival featuring performances by 18 troupes on Monday opened in the northern province of Hai Duong. This ground-breaking event gives performers the chance to bring this traditional art to the masses. There are 14 water puppet troupes, with four above-water puppet teams. Some puppeteers are farmers who perform when invited but some are professional troupes who take part in shows at home and abroad. Organizers will award a prize of VND3-4 million to the best troupe. During the festival, there will be workshop on the ancient art, exhibits on costumes and the musical instruments used in the shows. The festival, organized by the Performing Arts Department, the Vietnam Stage Artists Association and the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will run until Saturday. Nguyen Dang Chuong, vice director of the Performing Arts Department, said the festival was among a number of planned … [Read more...] about National puppet festival opens in Hai Duong