In his inaugural address, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ta Quang Dong, emphasized the significance of the festival as a triennial cultural and artistic event that fosters international collaboration. He highlighted the festival’s role in providing a platform for Vietnamese and foreign dancers to exchange creative insights and embrace diverse artistic expressions in a globalized era.
According to Deputy Minister Dong, the festival encourages innovative performances that showcase the unique cultural heritage of each participating nation. Outstanding performances will be recognized with gold and silver medals, celebrating the talent and creativity of the dancers.
The opening ceremony set the tone with captivating performances by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, followed by a dynamic dance troupe from Malaysia, offering a glimpse into the cultural richness of their respective countries.
The festival, a celebration of cultural exchange and artistic expression, will continue until August 22, leaving a lasting impression on all those involved and witnessing this extraordinary event.
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).
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
NDO – The ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre, My Dinh, Hanoi, on July 28, with the participation of Vietnamese singers Noo Phuoc Thinh, Dong Nhi and Trong Hieu, as well as many international artistes.
Festival highlights HCM City’s integration and development achievements
NDO – The “Ho Chi Minh City – Development and Integration Festival” kicked off on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on November 29, promising to entertain visitors with various activities highlighting the city’s integration and development achievements.
Tomizawa Mamoru and His Great Passion for Vietnamese Pottery
Although Tomizawa Manoru is a native of Japan, he has a great passion for Vietnamese pottery. With a desire to promote the unique Vietnamese craft to international friends, he has opened pottery classes in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam-France Promote Cooperation in Culture and Education
Eva Nguyen Binh, cultural counsellor at the French Embassy in Vietnam, Director of the French Institute in Hanoi granted Vietnam Pictorial’s reporter an interview on cultural and education cooperation between the two countries on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
