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
National cultural festival
National cultural festival kicks off
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
National cultural festival opens
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Preserving and promoting national cultural identity during international integration
In recent years, the preservation and promotion of national cultural identity has been paid much attention by committees, agencies and citizens. Since Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), international cultural exchanges have been further promoted. We have the opportunity to approach many cultures in the worlds and in this way to enrich the national culture. However, we are also influenced by the negative effects of the integration process. The dark side of the market mechanism, materialistic lifestyles and debauched cultural productions could sabotage the good cultural values of the nation. Therefore, over the past years, committees and agencies and people of all walks of life have paid much attention to the preservation and promotion of cultural identity. The movement to unite all people to build cultural life has been promoted nationwide to build more cultural villages, quarters and agencies and promote the unique traits of our national culture. The culture, sports and … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting national cultural identity during international integration
National Television Festival opens in Thanh Hoa province Most Recent News
NDO – The 37th Vietnam National Television Festival officially opened in Sam Son city, in the central northern province of Thanh Hoa, on December 13. The arts programme at the opening ceremony left a deep impression on the audience with numerous unique performances by famous singers, as well as reports on the preparations for the festival. This year’s event brings together 140 television units with nearly 500 works competing for prizes in nine categories, including children's programmes, documentaries, reports, science and education, talk shows and dialogue, ethnic minority language programmes, musical programmes, stage and television movies. The entries reflect the country’s political, economic, cultural and social achievements over the past few years, as well as honouring the exemplary models during the process of the country’s socio-economic development. On the occasion, seminars themed ‘Education in association with entertainment’ and … [Read more...] about National Television Festival opens in Thanh Hoa province Most Recent News