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For any man having problems getting his girlfriend’s parents to accept him, the Mong ethnic people have found an easy solution – just kidnap her until they agree. While this may not seem like the most obvious way to win over the in-laws, keo vo, or “wife catching”, is an original wedding custom of the [...]
The Dennis Regional and Ethnic Culture Fund has sponsored a project to help the traditional culture of the Van Kieu ethnic group in Truong Son Commune, Quang Ninh District, and Truong Xuan Commune, Minh Hoa District in the central province of Quang Binh. Since 2007, the fund has donated VND300 million (nearly US$18,200). Each project [...]
The central Thua Thien-Hue Province has designed a series of activities in November to mark the 15th anniversary of the Hue imperial city’s UNESCO recognition as world heritage site. The month-long festivities will also celebrate the fifth anniversary of Hue royal music’s (Nha Nhac)’s recognition as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage. A wave [...]
Twenty four sculptures created using various materials by Vietnamese and foreign artists are taking part in a contest titled “Honoring Hoi An’s cultural heritage.” They will be on display at the Hoi An Cultural Museum from now until the end of November for public voting. The winners of the contest organized by the Hoi An [...]
Among many places in the country, Hue City seems to be regarded as the most ideal for kite flying. Except on rainy days, hundreds of kites can be seen soaring in the sky over Hue Citadel every afternoon, to the cheer of lively families, both adults and children. Kite flying is an interesting and attractive [...]
The sixth cultural and sport festival for ethnic groups in the northeastern region will be held from November 7 to 10, 2008. The festival will have the participation of ten provinces in the region including Bac Giang, Ha Giang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Bac Can, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Quang Ninh and Vinh [...]
An international unicorn dance festival will take place at Nguyen Du Stadium (116 Nguyen Du Street, District 1) in the city from November 14 to 17. The festival will be attended by strong troupes from countries and territories in Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Taiwan and the host country Vietnam. Competitions [...]
Vietnam is an Asian pioneer in the preservation and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, according to a European Commission (EC) representative, speaking on the sidelines of an Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) seminar on cultural diversity in Hanoi on Dec. 15. According to Xavier Troussrad, Head of the EC Unit for Cultural Policy and Intercultural [...]
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Wednesday declared outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events and problems of 2008. There are ten cultural, sports and tourism events of the year: Foreign cultural exchange activities were held successfully, leaving good impressions on international friends. The Culture Day for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups, April 19, was …
Ha Noi residents are already preparing for Tet (lunar new year), which begins on January 26, but a big worry is that the season will be short of fresh flowers due to historically heavy rains in November last year. Flowers could end up costing 50 per cent more than last year, said Mai Lan, a [...]