At a meeting on August 23 between leading officials of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committees of Yen Bai, Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Son La provinces, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Vu Thi Hien Hanh told participants the ceremony will be broadcast live on channels of the Vietnam Television (VTV) and those of several localities.
On September 24, the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival will be kicked off.
The art was recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 15, 2021.
Xoe is a unique type of traditional dance associated with and plays a significant role in the daily life of Thai communities in the northwest of Vietnam, especially in the provinces of Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La and Yen Bai. It is performed in various community activities, from festivals to funeral rituals, as a symbol of hospitality.
Ca Tru Performances in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A good way for tourists to experience the local culture of Hanoi is to attend a live Ca tru performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese music, performed by Thang Long Ca Tru Club’s singers at Quan De Temple on Hang Buom Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Festival to feature national intangible cultural heritage opens
NDO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with Tuyen Quang People’s Committee to open “Le hoi Thanh Tuyen” (Tuyen Quang City Festival) and festival on performing national intangible cultural heritage, in Tuyen Quang City, on September 12.
Yen Bai to host world biggest Xoe folk dance
NDO – Under the framework of Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival 2019, 5,000 people will join in a mass performance of a Xoe folk dance, in Yen Bai Province on September 20.
Then practice in early spring: Sweet kick-off for New Year
The art of Then, with its catchy melodies and sacred spiritual rituals, has become an indispensible part of the Tay and Nung ethnic people’s lives.
Belgian beer festival underway in Hai Phong
NDO/VNA – The Belgian beer festival is underway in the northern port city of Hai Phong from October 25-27, starting a series of Belgian festivals and events in the locality.
