The annual festival held in mid-May offered a unique opportunity for foreign communities in Italy to come together and interact. It was a time to share experiences, cultures, and ideas with one another. People from all walks of life took part in the event, making it a memorable and vibrant occasion.
The Vietnamese booth, with its striking display of traditional conical hats (non la) and beautiful calligraphy art, was a big hit with visitors – especially younger ones.
Visitors had a chance to take in the sights and sounds of Vietnamese culture with ao dai (traditional dress) shows, dragon dances, and martial arts performances. Plus, they were able to sample traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Sergio Vercelli, the head of the organizing board, expressed his delight at the participation of the Vietnamese community in the event and his admiration for their special performances.
The festival concluded with a spectacular parade to the central square of Borgomanero, sending a powerful message of peace, friendship, and common development through embracing diversity among all communities around the world. This significant event was a reminder to us of the importance of investing in each other and respecting the differences that make us unique. With this in mind, we can work towards a more unified and peaceful future.
Street circus amazes spectators in Quang Ninh
A street circus parade opened in Quang Ninh on Nov 13. The event was a part of the on going 2019 World Circus Festival, taking place in the beach city from Nov 11-17.
Countryside market during Tet holiday
NDO – The Tet atmosphere with the new spring season is coming all over the country. In the northern rural areas, the countryside markets for the occasion of Tet are often crowded and bustling. Everybody goes shopping together; more than anyone else, the children are extremely excited to follow their mothers to the traditional Tet market to buy gifts and new clothes and shoes.
Tri Le – a village that makes traditional palm leaf hats
30km from the center of Hanoi in the outskirt district of Thanh Oai lies Tri Le village, a famous hamlet that makes the iconic Vietnamese traditional palm leaf hats such as Non or conical hats, Quai Thao or flat palm hats, and Thung.
HCM City postpones Ao Dai Festival due to COVID-19 fears
The seventh version of the Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival has been delayed as a result of the ongoing situation relating to cases of acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
Unique craft of making conical hats in Chuong village
Lying modestly by the Day River, Chuong Village (Thanh Oai Commune, Hanoi) is famous for craft of making Non la for more than three centuries. Not only for daily wear, Chuong village’s conical hats are even used for interior decoration in restaurants, hotels or resort locally and internationally.
