An exhibition, entitled "Mexico, the nation of colours" was opened on February 18 by the National Library of Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Mexico in Hanoi. Huynh Vinh Ai, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Nguyen Thanh Bien, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Sergio Rivaderneyra Martel, the chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of Mexico attended the opening ceremony. The event promotes cultural cooperation between the two countries, as well as greater understanding of each other's cultures. The richness of the Mexican culture, history and festivals has been captured in thirty pictures by Ricardo Espinosa. Visitors have an opportunity to discover the beauty of Mexico through the spaces of colour and light. Huynh Vinh Ai calls this an important cultural event to strengthen the diplomatic ties between the two countries, which were established in 1975 as well as to draw closer the two people. During the … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Mexico at the National Library of Vietnam
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The 4th Conference of Asian National Museum Association 2013 to come
(TITC)-On 2nd Oct., the Vietnam National Museum of History announced the 4th Conference of Asian National Museum Association 2013 (ANMA 4) with the theme "Museums Contribute to Social Change" and the thematic exhibition "Asia- Cultural Diversity". Accordingly, the ANMA 4 will take place from 7-9 Oct. at the Vietnam National Museum of History. The conference is considered as a chance for Asian national museums to exchange and cooperate in such fields as information, human resource, exhibition…to enhance mutual understanding, widely promote cultural heritage values between Asian countries and the world. The ANMA is held every two years in each member country. At the ANMA 3 in China, the Vietnam National Museum of History was elected as chairman of ANMA 2012 - 2013. At the ANMA 4, there will be the attendance of 12 out of 14 official members including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Under … [Read more...] about The 4th Conference of Asian National Museum Association 2013 to come
Vietnam’s National Day celebrated in Laos
Lao newspaper praises Vietnam’s Revolution “Vietnam’s Cultural Week in Laos” will be held in Vientiane from August 30 to September 4. Thirty artists from Vietnam’s National Academy of Music, Vietnam College of Dance and Vietnam’s Circus Federation will give art performances during the event. In addition, an exhibition entitled “Beauty of Vietnam” will also be held, displaying Vietnamese handicraft products and a collection of 50 photographs introducing Vietnam’s landscapes, people and culture. The Vietnamese embassy in Laos will hold cultural exchanges with art troupes from Vietnam and Laos, Laos’ Party leaders and overseas Vietnamese in Laos. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s National Day celebrated in Laos
Quang Ninh prepares for 18th National Film Festival
The 18th National Film Festival titled "Vietnam's Cinematography: Nation, Humanity, Creativity, Integration" will take place in Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh from October 11-15. The festival, held every two years, has become an opportunity to boost exchange between local filmmakers. The event aims to honour the creativity of Vietnamese filmmakers in the context of increasing international integration. In the framework of the 18th National Film Festival, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold an exhibition titled "Cinematography with Quang Ninh" with the aim of introducing Quang Ninh's people and area to visitors. The organizers will present the Golden Lotus, Silver Lotus and the Jury Prizes for titles such as Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best Filmmakers, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Art Designer, Best Music Designer and Best Sound Designer. Several famous filmmakers from France and the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh prepares for 18th National Film Festival
Sub-regional nations eye double-digit tourism growth, plan new policies
The recently concluded International Travel Expo 2013 (ITE2013) hosted at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7 is an annual forum for local and international tourism businesses to find new partners and business opportunities. It was the first time the five tourism ministers from sub-regional countries - Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam - sat down to discuss how to develop tourism cooperation calendars on a regional scale. According to the ministerial meeting, the five countries under the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) framework need to introduce new policies to lure both local and international visitors to the area to fulfill the target. At the meeting, Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, said though the world economy is still in trouble, a reality which directly affects worldwide tourism, ACMECS welcomed more than 31 million international … [Read more...] about Sub-regional nations eye double-digit tourism growth, plan new policies