Traditional Vietnamese dances received great applause at the 20th international art-cultural festival of national minorities in the Czech Republic, held from May 24-28, under the theme "Prague-Heart of Nations”.
Trong dance (dance with drums).
Vietnamese people living in the country performed three
dances at the festival, as well as an ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress)
show.
This
was the first time a group dance from Vietnam, Trong dance (dance with drums),
had been selected to perform in the Gala Concert – the peak of the festival -
in the stunning Vinohrady Theater on May 26.
Nguyen
Duy Nhien, President of the Vietnamese People’s Association in the Czech
Republic, said that Vietnam has attended the festival for nine times, with the
purpose of showing friendship and introducing the country’s cultural beauty to
international friends.
This
year’s festival attracted the participation of 20 troupes from Europe, Asia,
Africa and the Americas.
The
festival is the largest joint festival of national minorities in the Czech
Republic and has been held since 1999.
It
features music & dance performances, costume shows, exhibitions,
demonstrations of old crafts, and creative and dance workshops.
Source: NDO
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The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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