Culture

The 260-page book, with 475 pictures, introduces 11 ethnic groups in the five provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The ethnic groups are the Bana, Brau, Churu, Coho, Ede, Giarai, Gie, Trieng, Ma, Mnong, Romam and Xodang. The photos were taken by 17 photographers most of whom have a long-term attachment with research activities on the Central Highlands in different fields. Besides, there are some photos from the source of archives and old photos taken decades ago. Along with the photos, the book also contains an overview of "The ethics in the Central Highlands and traditional culture", and an article on each ethnic group. The book promises to provide readers rich information on the culture and life of ethic people in the Central Highlands. The book is a continuation of the two photo books also carried out by Mr. Nguyen Van Kieu and Mr. Luu Hung, including "Nha Mo Tay Nguyen (Tomb in Central Highlands) (in 2003) and "Nha Rong Tay Nguyen” (Communal House in … [Read more...] about Photo book on Central Highland culture and people launched

Dong Nhi was honoured with the ‘Singer of the Year’ award for her impressive activities in 2018. Meanwhile, Vu Cat Tuong received the ‘Musician of the Year’ award for her outstanding achievements in composition last year. The ‘Best Song of the Year’ title went to ‘Co ai thuong em nhu anh’ (Anyone love me like you) by singer Toc Tien, while the album ‘Chat with Mozart II’ by My Linh won the ‘Best Album of the Year’ award. The awards for ‘New Artist of the Year’ and ‘Producer of the Year’ were given to musician and singer Bui Lan Huong and young musician Tien Cookie, respectively. The music video titled ‘Bua yeu’ (Philtre), which was composed by Tien Cookie, Pham Thanh Ha and Duong K and performed by Bich Phuong, won the ‘Best Music Video’ award. The ‘Music series of the Year’ and ‘Programme of the Year’ titles were awarded to singer Ha Anh … [Read more...] about Winners of Dedication Music Awards honoured

The Centre of Hands-on Action and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE) coordinated with the German Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City to organise a ceremony to honour the winners in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16. The two second place prizes went to Pham Huy Dang and Le Van Cuong. Meanwhile, three third prizes went to Tran Ngoc Nam, Tran Van Tuy and Nguyen Minh Tan. The consolation prize was given to five authors whose works express well the theme of contest. At the exhibition The top 11 photos, along with 23 others, are being exhibited in Ho Chi Minh City, from April 17 to 28. After being displayed, the photos will be taken on buses to move to five major locations of Ho Chi Minh City to spread the message "Clean air, blue sky, raise awareness of all people on air pollution issues ". Launched in December 2018, the contest attracted over 700 entries. The contest, which was open to everyone, was launched to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection. … [Read more...] about Winners of environmental photo contest honoured

Various cultural activities will be held at the village to celbrate the Vietnamese Culture Day. Photo dulichvn.org The annual activities aim at enhancing people’s awareness of national pride, responsibility in preserving and developing ethnic cultural traditions in localities and creating a chance for ethnic groups to exchange. Some 100 people out of the 270 representatives are elders and prestigious individuals from 13 groups, who are joining everyday activities at the village including Tày group (from Thái Nguyên Province), Dao (Hà Nội), Mông (Hà Giang), Mường (Hòa Bình), and Thái (Sơn La). The elders from the villages will gather at a workshop to exchange experience, while festive activities, a photo exhibition and tourism promotion will be held at the village. Since November 2008, the Prime Minister named April 19 as Vietnamese Ethnic Culture Day, which is celebrated every year to strengthen solidarity among … [Read more...] about VN’s Culture Day celebrated

The festival, held in Ganh Hao townlet, Dong Hai district, Bac Lieu province, is one of the biggest whale worshiping festivals in the Mekong River Delta. Photo for illustration: baovanhoa.vn This is a spiritual, cultural festival of the local fishermen community to pray for bountiful fish catches and safe sea voyages and to honor the whale, the “Great Deity of the Southern Sea,” for protecting fishermen and bringing good luck to everyone. The festival is an opportunity to boost cultural exchange and solidarity between local fishermen and residents. During the festival, traditional activities, such as traditional art performances and games, cai luong (reformed theater), tuong (classical drama), dragon dances, sports events and, especially, the “nghinh ong” (whale processing) parade were held on April 14. Thanks to good preparation and coordination of the festival organizing panel, the mausoleum management board of Lang Ong in Dong Hai district, … [Read more...] about Nam Hai Whale Worshiping Festival concludes