The celebration ceremony on National Day (September 2nd) saw the participation of Venezuala's President of the National Assembly Fernando Soto Rojas and many other deputies, ministers, and representatives of Venezuelan organisations. The Vietnam Culture Week, officially opened by Ambassador Tran Thanh Huan, was joined by the entire community of overseas Vietnamese in Venezuela. The Ambassador said that these activities aim to help strengthen understanding, solidarity and friendship between the two countries and peoples as well as further promoting cooperation in all fields. The 2nd Vietnam Culture Week consists of three main elements: Vietnam Film Week with films made with subtitles in Spanish and widely shown at public cinemas of Venezuela; song and dance performances and Vietnam-Venezuela music exchanges; and a photo exhibition entitled "Vietnam-Venezuela, two countries, one idea" which will last until the end of September. Vietnam's cultural activities have been successfully … [Read more...] about “Vietnam Culture Week” opens in Venezuela
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Implementing the strategy of developing Vietnam culture by 2020 in Phu Yen province
The PPC has issued a plan on implementing the Strategy of developing Vietnam culture by 2020 in Phu Yen province. The Cultural Development Missions by 2020 include: Building up cultural people, lifestyle, building up cultural life and cultural environment; conserving and promoting the nation's cultural heritage, conserving and promoting the culture of ethnic minority groups ; developing literature, art careers; promoting cultural values, good morals of religions and beliefs; enhancing public information; enhancing pro-active cooperation and cultural international exchange, improving the system of cultural institutions. To implement the plan, the PPC requires the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to collaborate with other related departments, agencies, organizations and the people's Committees of district, town and city; advise and direct to improve the movement quality "All people are united to build up the cultural life" and the system of cultural and sport … [Read more...] about Implementing the strategy of developing Vietnam culture by 2020 in Phu Yen province
“Vietnam Culture Month in Lorient” leaves good impression
"Vietnam Culture Month in Lorient" was held in France on May 5-29, providing the local people with an opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese culture through various activities. As proposed by the L'Appel organisation, Lorient city, in co-ordination with Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, chose May as "Vietnam Culture Month". L'Appel President Gildas Tregulier said the event focused on healthcare activities as well as culture, economics and literature. It was also a chance to strengthen traditional cooperative ties among localities in Vietnam and the Bretagne region, he noted. During the month, the people of Lorient attended seminars introducing Vietnam's history, culture and tourism potential, a photography exhibition of the country's landscape and people, films, cultural exchanges and a food festival. Most notably, 120 examples of traditional long dresses (ao dai), symbolizing the beauty of Vietnamese women in the north, central and southern regions. The … [Read more...] about “Vietnam Culture Month in Lorient” leaves good impression
Photo exhibition marks Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
On November 22, Vietnam Heritage Magazine and the Cultural Heritage Association in Ho Chi Minh City will give prizes to the best photographs on Vietnam that are being exhibited at a photographic contest titled 'Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2012'. … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition marks Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
Activities during Vietnam Cultural Week in Cambodia
Singer Thanh Thuy and overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia sing the song "Tieng dan Ta Lu" Vietnam Cultural Week is being observed in Cambodia from August 28 to September 1, with diversified activities highlighting Vietnamese culture and the friendship between the two nations. During the opening ceremony on August 28 in the evening, Vietnamese and Cambodian actors and actresses gave an art performance, which comprised traditional songs, dances and acts of the two countries. Typical musical instruments of both countries and a fashion show were also included in the art performance. On the second day of the cultural week, an art exhibition and Vietnam film festival were opened. 32 silk and graphic pictures depicting modern life in Vietnam drawn by 14 Vietnamese painters were displayed at Chak Tumuk hall in Phnom Penh. 3 documentaries - “Vietnam during 20 years of renewal”, “Vietnam- portrait of a country” and “Vietnam today” - and 2 movies, … [Read more...] about Activities during Vietnam Cultural Week in Cambodia