Vietnamese pair Pham Thi Huong and Truong Hong Thuy recently won gold for their performance “Du Son” (Red Swing) at the 2022 International Circus Festival which wrapped up on October 26 in Russia.
According to Deputy Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation (VCF) Tong Toan Thang, the performance of the two female artists was highly evaluated by the event’s judges for the harmony between music, costumes, accessories as well as skillful techniques.
The award helped affirm the talent and position of Vietnam’s circus art in the international arena, he said, adding that it is also motivation for domestic circus artists to continue to work for the development of their art.
In December 2021, Vietnamese acrobats Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep broke their own world record by doing a head-to-head balancing act and climbing 100 stairs of the Girona Cathedral in Catalonia, Spain.
The duo originally set a world record in 2016 when they climbed 90 stairs of the cathedral in 52 seconds.
Guinness World Records proposed adding 10 more steps and the Vietnamese duo agreed to take on the new challenge.
Both artists left Vietnam for Spain on December 17 and spent several days training before the attempt.
Strict COVID-19 prevention measures adopted by the Spanish Government, including the closure of fitness clubs, affected their training. The two artists had to train and perform in freezing temperatures.
But their efforts paid off when they finished in 53 seconds.
Vietnamese artists also won silver and gold medals at international circus festivals in 2017.
VCF Director, People’s Artist Ta Duy Anh, said in order to sustain artists’ dedication, it is necessary to offer incentives in terms of salary, training, insurance and sustainable strategic investment.
If there is a focused, methodical and strategic investment in human and physical health as well as the application of sci-tech in the art, the Vietnamese circus will continue to shine, on par with that of developed countries around the world, he said.
Culture week introduces Vietnam’s land and people to Myanmar
NDO – Vietnam Culture Week in Myanmar took place from September 27 to 30 in Yangon city, Myanmar, aiming to promote the image of the country and people of Vietnam, and promote cultural and tourism cooperation and enhance people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Supporting farmers to reduce poverty
Thanks to the loans from the Farmers’ Support Fund of Nam Nhun district, Lai Chau province, many families have built up effective production and business models, helping eliminating poverty and improving their living conditions.
Korean Day opens in Quang Nam province
NDO – The Korean Day programme kicked off in the central coastal province of Quang Nam on December 15.
Festival to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee brand
NDO – The 7th Buon Ma Thuot coffee festival will be held from March 9-16, 2019 in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak, aiming to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee brand and improve the value of Vietnamese coffee.
“Golden Girl” of Vietnam’s Wushu
Even though she has won over 60 medals for qiangquan and broadsword of Wushu contests, both in Southeast Asia and Asia, Duong Thuy Vi has not stopped practicing hard because for the 21 year-old martial arts master, Wushu is not merely a sport but also her life and breath.
