Tag: culture
Dao people’s maturity ritual recognised as national intangible heritage
The “cap sac” (maturity ritual) of the Dao Quan chet ethnic minority people in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien’s Tua Chua district has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in accordance with a decision issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 22, 2020.
Hanoi int’l food festival promotes cultural exchanges
VOV.VN - The 2020 International Food Festival was held in Hanoi capital on December 6, introducing visitors to traditional dishes and popular cultures of foreign countries and Vietnam.
Locals preserve value of Vietnamese brocade
Preservation of traditional Vietnamese brocade helps not only highlight cultural values but also contribute to socio-economic development and improves the quality of life for ethnic minorities.
Unique fire-dancing ritual of Red Dao group in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The ritual of “Nhay lua” or “fire dance” in English, ceremony performed by the Red Dao ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, has been regconised as part of national intangible cultural heritage by the the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 works on display in Hanoi
VOV.VN - An awards ceremony and exhibition of the Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 contest got underway in Hanoi on November 25, with the event running with the theme of “Showing we care, Sharing our vision on Culture Diversity”.
UNESCO honours third Global Geopark in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Central Highland province of Dak Nong held a ceremony on November 24 to receive a UNESCO honour for its geopark, the third of its kind in Vietnam.
Hanoi marks former royal citadel’s UNESCO recognition
VOV.VN - The Thang Long heritage conservation centre in Hanoi hosted a ceremony on November 23 to commemorate 10 years of former Thang Long royal citadel in Hanoi capital recognised as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO.
Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Night in focus
VOV.VN - A special cultural-art program was held at Hanoi Opera House on November 16 to promote the diverse cultures of ASEAN, helping strengthen exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam and Indonesia.
Cultural heritage and tourism festival to feature diverse activities
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts is set to host the 2020 cultural heritage and tourism festival in Hanoi from November 19 to 23.
Vietnam, Indonesia boost broadcasting cooperation
VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) on November 17 signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote cultural exchanges.
