Vu Thu district in the northern province of Thai Binh held a ceremony on October 29 to begin Keo Pagoda festival and receive a certificate recognising it as national intangible cultural heritage.
The second "Green Heritage" Culture and Tourism Week will take place in Hanoi from November 21-23 as one of activities celebrating Vietnam’s Culture Heritage Day, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on October 26.
The "Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to December 12.
Vietnam’s 218 Dance Crew qualified for Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 last weekend, with the qualifying round airing at 8pm on national channel HTV3 - DreamsTV.
It is undeniable that wonderful scenic photos, which are outnumbered on many platforms for photography in Vietnam, have effectively contributed to advertising Vietnam’s tourism. However, there is an urgent call for Vietnamese photographers to feature a deeper, bolder and sharper look on issues of public concern, as well as the changes in the country, in their work.
Vietnamese films will be introduced to audiences in Russia from October 27 – 31 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution.
A Vietnamese-Japanese cultural space is set to open in the UNESCO-recognised town of Hoi An in November to honour the fine relationship that exists between the two countries.
(HBO) - When the fog covering the town of Mai Chau gradually disappears, a small village with rustic houses on stilts show up, It is Pom Coong village imbued with characteristics of Thai ethnic people. Coming here, visitors can immerse themselves in the poetic natural scenery, enjoy traditional Thai ethnic food, grow rice and cook meals with ethnic people.
Over 90 travel photographs depicting the pristine beauty of the south central coast province of PhuYen are on display in the province’s cultural centre until October 20.
(HBO) – With many communes surrounding the Da river’s lake, Da Bac, a mountainous locality of Hoa Binh province, has an advantage of transport by road and waterway. The district boasts natural landscapes with pristine beauty and friendly local residents having daily activities imbued with rich cultural identity. It is an interesting attraction for those who love adventure and discovery.
(HBO) - After three days with a wide range of activities, the festival of community-based tourism villages across the extended northwest region 2017 wrapped up successfully. The closing ceremony was attended by Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the festival’s organising board; Nguyen Cong Trung, Deputy Director of the Grassroots Cultural Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The capital city of Hanoi is well on its way to becoming a modern metropolis. Throughout the historical course of development from autumn 1010 to the historic year 1954, and over the past 30 years of Doi Moi (Renewal) process, the long-standing culture of Hanoi is a treasure of many generations of Hanoians, who have strived to preserve and nurture the cultural values of the city.
A photo exhibition titled ‘Hanoi in me – 2017’ and themed ‘The Capital’s Rhythm of Life’, kicked off at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on October 9, as part of activities to mark the 63rd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation day.
The Hanoi Association of Photographic Artists opened an exhibition showcasing 150 photos featuring streets of Hanoi and locals’ lifestyle from many different angles at Trang Tien street on October 6.
The ethnic Cham Brahman people will hold the Kate festival, their most important event in the year, in the central province of Ninh Thuan from October 19-21.
The Vietnam Stage Artists Association held a ceremony at Hanoi Opera House, on October 1, to mark its 60th anniversary (1957 – 2017) and Vietnam Stage Day (the 12th day of the eighth lunar month).
(HBO) – Visiting Mai Chau district on autumn days, visitors could enjoy music and dance performances everywhere in jubilant atmosphere.
(HBO) – A 800-metre road section of 15 households in Hai Son hamlet, Mai Hich commune (Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province) was previously full of moss and weeds. With the helping hands of 27 voluntary students from the Hanoi University of Fine Arts, the village has been covered with colourful paintings featuring the unique culture of the Thai ethnic minority group.
(HBO) – The festival of outstanding community-based tourism villages 2017 is scheduled to take place from September 29-October 1 at Mai Chau district’s stadium and other locations in Mai Chau town. Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee and head of the festival organising board, granted an interview to the Hoa Binh Newspaper about the event.
Thu Vong Nguyet, the biggest cultural event celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, will be held at Hanoi’s Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) from September 29 to October 1.
Russia’s world-renowned Beryozka (Little Birch) Folklore Dance Ensemble will perform in Vietnam from October 4 to 7, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Towards 85th anniversary of world recognition of “Hoa Binh Culture” (1932-2017):
(HBO)- On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the world recognition of the "Hoa Binh Culture”, Hoa Binh province will organise numerous activities to popularise and honour the unique archaeological values of the world-renowned Stone Age culture in the province. Hoa Binh Online reporters had a talk with Buil Ngoc Lam, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and head of the organising board for commemoration activities.
A paragliding festival kicked off on September 23 at Mu Cang Chai district’s Khau Pha mountain pass, Yen Bai province, attracting the participation of 111 domestic and foreign pilots.
Towards 85th anniversary of world recognition of “Hoa Binh Culture” (1932-2017):
(HBO)- On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the world recognition of the "Hoa Binh Culture”, Hoa Binh province will organise numerous activities to popularise and honour the unique archaeological values of the world-renowned Stone Age culture in the province. Hoa Binh Online reporters had a talk with Buil Ngoc Lam, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and head of the organising board for commemoration activities.
A brocade fashion collection by designer Minh Hanh has been shown at a show held at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland to mark Vietnam’s 40-year UN membership.
