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Hanoi (VNA) – “The Marching Song”, the national anthem of Vietnam composed by musician Van Cao, is featured on a music box by Reuge, a leading global manufacturer of traditional musical devices based in Switzerland. Named “Reuge Vietnam Nation Anthem”, the traditional mechanical music box is being made as Vietnam celebrates the 75th anniversary of its National Day (1945-2020). Vietnam is one of a few countries whose national anthems are featured on Reuge musical boxes. A representative from Reuge said that the music is initially designed with 32 notes of ‘The Marching Song’, but the manufacturer decided to increase this to 72 notes in order to fully deliver the song’s spirit. It took the Swiss artisans up to eight months of testing and calibration on the music box for it to produce the best possible sound. All manufacturing steps were done manually. The “Reuge Vietnam Nation Anthem” music box is worth up to 80 million VND … [Read more...] about Swiss music box features Vietnam’s national anthem

Vientiane (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung on November 26 visited the offices of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations and the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pass on his congratulations on the 45th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975 - 2020). Hung said the birth of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is historically significant to not only the people of Laos but also those of Vietnam. Under the LPRP’s leadership, the country has seen remarkable and comprehensive achievements, with improved living standards and an increasingly heightened position on the regional and global stage over the last 45 years, he said. The ambassador also expressed his delight at the strong development of relations between the two Parties, States, and people of Vietnam and Laos over recent years despite the challenges, even the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he is confident that the LPRP’s … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Ambassador congratulates Laos on 45th National Day

Amid international condemnation of its use of lethal force, Israel said many of the dead were militants and that the Israeli army was repelling attacks on the border fence between Israel and Gaza. Washington has maintained Israel’s right to defend itself and refrained from joining calls for Israeli restraint. … [Read more...] about United Nations condemns excessive Israeli force against Palestinians

It was fans of all ages; men, women and children singing from the very same song sheet. Việt Nam Vô Địch. The streets of Hà Nội came alive and in years to come I will be lucky enough to be able to say: “I was there”. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam has restored my national pride

The fire-jumping ceremony of the Red Dao ethnic group For the Red Dao, fire not only represents an image of coziness and a successful harvest but is also a means of avoiding demons and disease, via a praying ceremony. The ceremony lasts for several hours, with a number of shamans worshipping the Fire God for luck, happiness, health, and peace. Young Red Dao men dance in a coal pile without fear and come away unscathed. They also kick up the coal pile to startle those watching. … [Read more...] about Fire-jumping ceremony of Red Dao ethnic group becomes national intangible heritage