Tradition culture of india

Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) in HCMC spotlighted the long-lasting traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, saying the two countries have always supported each other in their struggles for national independence in the past, and in the national construction and development at present. Lap expressed his wish to for further coordination and support from the Indian Consulate General in HCMC and the Indian Business Association in Vietnam in organizing people-to-people events in the city, contributing to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship and solidarity between the two nations. For his part, Indian Consul General in HCMC Madan Mohan Sethi affirmed Vietnam is always the most important partner of his country in Southeast Asia. According to the diplomat, now is the most appropriate time for India and Vietnam to further promote cooperation activities, especially … [Read more...] about Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC

The ritual is held every year on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, when the Chut people finish sowing seeds in holes on their land. They perform the ritual to tell genies and their ancestors about their work. They also pray for lush fields, fruitful orchards, good health, and good fortune. The holding of the “Filling the Holes” ritual aims to preserve, promote, and pass on folkloric customs and traditional rituals. At the same time, it contributes to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of the Chut ethnic minority group, towards them becoming typical cultural tourism products. On the occasion, presented 46 gift sets (including gifts and cash) were presented to Chut ethnic minority households./. VNA … [Read more...] about Chut ethnic minority celebrate “Filling the Holes” ritual

Woodworkers in a small craft village in Hanoi’s outskirts have had reputation for creating the most sophisticated Buddha statues in Vietnam. After nearly a hundred years, the statue of “Thousand-Handed Quan Yin Buddha” in Dai Quan Pagoda, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province still retains its beauty. The Buddha has a gentle face, calm half-closed eyes. Her two hands are clasped in front of the chest, praying for peace for mankind, while the other 998 hands stretch out, ready to protect and help her Buddhists. The statue of “Thousand-Handed Quan Yin Buddha” in Dai Quan Pagoda, Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province. Photo: Xuan Thanh The “Thousand-Handed Buddha” statue of Dai Quan Pagoda, like hundreds of thousands of Buddha sculptures being revered in temples across Vietnam, was created by talented craftsmen from the Son Dong fine arts craft village.The outer layer of gold vermilion paint covering the Buddha statue made from jackfruit wood is almost intact, … [Read more...] about [Uniqueness of Hanoi’s craft villages] Son Dong – the most famous Buddha statue making village

A group of 123 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) tourists from South Africa have just arrived in HCM City four a four-day trip. Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcome the MICE tourists from South Africa. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism announced on August 11 that the tourists came from ABSA company in South Africa. Speaking at the welcoming ceremony held by the department, head of the MICE delegation, Charl Potgieter, shared that they chose HCM City as the metropolis boasted a wide range of historical, cultural, architectural works. "Local residents are well known for being both friendly and hospitable, while local food is quite delicious," he added. The delegation will stay at the five-star InterContinental Saigon Hotel for four days and three nights and attend a series of conferences, sample delicacies. They will also take part in a city tour via a double-decker bus or Vespa motorcycle, along … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes MICE tourists from South Africa