An extraordinary opening ceremony showcasing various traditional art performances will kick off on November 18 at Dong Lac temple, (No. 38, Hang Dao street).
Furthermore, the Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center on Dao Duy Tu street will be hosting an exhibition on November 25th, introducing tuồng or hát bội (classical drama), a unique Vietnamese art form that evolved from folk art to royal art in the 17th century.
In addition, the Heritage House (No. 87, Ma May street) will feature Vietnam’s traditional tea making culture presented by local masters on November 18th – 19th.
Kim Ngan Temple (No. 42, Hang Bac street) will host an exhibition of Kim Hoang folk paintings and calligraphy works.
The Old Quarter Heritage Information Centre (No. 28, Hang Buom street) will serve as a venue for cultural exchanges among localities across the country. Additionally, ceramic artworks from Hanoi’s Bat Trang and Phu Yen’s Dong Hoa craft villages will be on display.
The annual event, organized by the Old Quarter Management Board, aims to preserve Vietnam’s traditional culture and introduce it to the world, attracting tourists to the capital city.
This year marks the 18th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day since its establishment in 2005.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
