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| The Deputy Director of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology welcomed the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.. |
During the working session, the two sides discussed cooperation issues on scientific research, the development of international cooperation, the organization of exhibitions between museums, and the enhancement of cultural exchange activities between the two countries.
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| The two sides discuss cooperation contents. |
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| Park Bo Gyoon, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea visits the exhibition of 54 ethnic groups at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. |
Minister Park Bo Gyoon expressed his interest in the cultural life of ethnic groups in Vietnam and the Korean Hall, which was set up to display Korean culture at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology on the 30th anniversary of Vietnam -South Korea diplomatic relations.
He talked about the cultural similarities between South Korea and Vietnam, such as funeral costumes, traditional musical instruments, or events such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year.
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| Park Bo Gyoon visited the Korean Hall at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. |
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| Park Bo Gyoon visited the Korean Hall at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. |
According to Minister Park Bo Gyoon, the Korean Hall has reflected both the traditional and modern features of South Korea. Meanwhile, the exhibition about 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups has given him a better understanding of the similarities and differences in the cultures of the two countries. “When I return to Korea, I will definitely introduce the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology for Koreans,” said the minister.
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| The Korean Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism leaves a note at the Museum. |
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
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Vietnam Association of Film Promotion and Development debuts
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ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
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VFDA debuts at Busan International Film Festival
NDO – The Vietnam Association of Film Promotion and Development (VFDA) chaired by Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan organised a ceremony from October 3 to 12 at the 24 Busan International Film Festival to introduce the functions, tasks, and the role of the association and contemporary Vietnamese cinema.
Workshop discusses preservation of heritage urban areas
NDO – An international workshop was held in Hoi An, Quang Nam province on June 14, to discuss the preservation of heritage urban areas.
