The event saw the attendance of a range of scholars, experts, and lecturers from many universities from across Russia.
They touched upon topics such as Vietnamese literature, history, archeology, religion, and the role of outstanding Vietnamese poets and cultural celebrities of Vietnam in the 19th century, including Nguyen Dinh Chieu, and the beauty of poetry in the Ly – Tran Dynasties. Participants also talked about the vast richness of Vietnamese folk songs and proverbs in culinary culture, as well as the image of cranes in Vietnamese culture.
Vladimir Mazyrin, director of the Centre for Vietnam and ASEAN Studies, said that although this represents the first time the conference has been held, it has brought together a large number of Russian experts and students, with many specialising in the Vietnamese language, culture and history.
He affirmed that the workshop allowed many Russians the chance to learn more about the Vietnamese culture, land, and people, thereby attracting them to visit the country in the future.
On the occasion, the organising board also displayed books on Vietnam and ASEAN written in Russian and English that were recently published by the Center for Vietnam and ASEAN Studies.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Documentary series “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era – A Television History” premiered
NDO – The first episode of the television documentary series entitled “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era – A Television History” officially aired on February 4 on the Vietnam Television and Nhan Dan (People) Television channels.
Poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ will be adapted into a musical theatre production by French artists
Vietnam’s 18th century poetic masterpiece ‘Tale of Kieu’ by celebrated poet Nguyen Du will be adapted into a musical theatre production for the first time by French artists at a performance to be held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi this September. Nhandan Online reports.
Tour of My Son Ruins: Discovering Vietnam’s Cultural Legacy
Representing various historical periods, 18 treasures displayed at the National History Museum more or less reflect the cultural history and quintessence of the Vietnamese nation. Each treasure conveys to visitors messages from the past and interesting stories.
