Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition marking the 70th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Bulgaria diplomatic relations (February 8) was opened in Hanoi on November 16. VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi (L), Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova (C) and Deputy Foreign Minsiter To Anh Dung visit the exhibition on November 16 (Photo: VNA) The event is held at the National News...

(LSO) - On November 13, the Provincial People's Committee held a meeting to evaluate the content of the program and materials for training the Tay ethnic group’s language. Attending the meeting were Mr. Duong Xuan Huyen, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Chairman of the Tay ethnic language evaluation council; leaders of Department of Training for cadres, civil...

Hanoi (VNA) - A collection of five Italian movies are being introduced to Vietnamese viewers during the Italian Film Festival 2020 taking place in Hanoi from November 13 to 17. Carolina Raspanti, a non-professional actress with Down's syndrome, stars in the prize- winning movie Dafne (Photo filmlinc.org) Organised by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi, the festival aims to offer...

(LSO) - On November 10, the Provincial People's Committee held a thematic meeting to review the drafts presided over to build by Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, including the project of conserving and promoting the value of Tay and Nung’s lion cat dance in Lang Son province in the 2020-2030 period; the plan to develop the system of...

Hanoi (VNA) – The second Brocade Culture Festival will take place in Gia Nghia city and several tourist destinations in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong from November 24-29. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) During a press conference in Hanoi on November 10, the organising board said the event will attract artisans and art troupes from Laos, Cambodia,...

Hanoi (VNA) - Top Vietnamese violinists and pianists will showcase their talent at a concert in the concert hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on November 6. Professor and violinist Ngo Van Thanh has trained many talented Vietnamese violinists. (Photo courtesy of the artist) Galaxy Concert will feature professor and People’s Artist Ngo Van Thanh...

Hanoi (VNA) - The Embassy of Argentina in Vietnam, in collaboration with Chef Emilio Fusé, will be hosting the 6th edition of the Argentine Week from November 12 to 15 in Los Fuegos Restaurant in Hanoi. Argentine chef Emilio Fusé (Photo courtesy of the Argentine embassy) The event aims to increase Hanoi residents’ knowledge about the Argentine cuisine and...

Yen Bai (VNA) – A festival centring on the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worshipping opened in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on October 26, drawing large crowds of practitioners and visitors. Dong Cuong temple in Yen Bai province (Photo: VNA) Honouring the Mother Goddess of Forest worshipping practice, the event took place at the local Dong Cuong temple,...

Yen Bai (VNA) – A festival centring on the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worshipping opened in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on October 26, drawing large crowds of practitioners and visitors. Dong Cuong temple in Yen Bai province (Photo: VNA) Honouring the Mother Goddess of Forest worshipping practice, the event took place at the local Dong Cuong temple,...

(LSO) - The lion dance of the Tay and Nung ethnic people in Lang Son province is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, according to Decision No. 1852 of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, May 8, 2017. Since then, the conservation of this heritage has been paid more attention by all levels, branches and people, contributing...