The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in the area of culture, sports and tourism during 2012. In the top position was the UNESCO recognition of the unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in the northern midland province of Phu Tho as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humankind on December 6. This is the first ritual heritage in the world that has been recognised by UNESCO. The other nine events are as follows: 2. UNESCO recognition of Buddhist woodblocks kept at Vinh Nghiem pagoda in the northern province of Bac Giang as part of the world documentary heritage of Asia-Pacific. 3. The inaugural of a statue of late President Ho Chi Minh in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai , related State-level commemorative activities. 4. Vietnam ’s winning the bid to host the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD) in 2019. 5. Activities marking the Friendship Year between Vietnam and Laos , Cambodia , the Republic of Korea and India , and the artistic and … [Read more...] about Bản in : Top 10 sports, culture, tourism events in 2012
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People of the year announced in Sports, Culture and Men magazine
HA NOI (VNS) — The Thao Van Hoa va Dan Ong (Sports, Culture and Men) magazine has just announced its men and women of the year in the fields of culture, art, entertainment and business. Men of the Year 2015 include People's Artist Tran Hieu, businessman Dinh Nhat Nam, designer Lam Gia Khang and Muay Thai boxer Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat while the only Pretty Woman of the Year 2015 was actress Diem My 9x. The magazine awarded also Men of Decade titles to men that won Men of the Year titles more than once since the magazine began 10 years ago. They include actor Johnny Tri Nguyen, film directors Victor Vu and Phan Dang Di, rock singer Tran Lap, musician Quoc Trung and designer Cong Tri. — VNS … [Read more...] about People of the year announced in Sports, Culture and Men magazine
Top ten sports, culture, tourism events of 2013 announced
(Cinet)- On January 7, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the top ten events in the fields of culture, sports and tourism during 2013. 1. The review of the 15-year implementation of the Resolution of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, eighth tenure, on building an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity. 2. Don Ca Tai Tu (a traditional musical art form of the south) was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humankind; and for the first time, Vietnam was elected to the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO. 3. The National Great Solidarity - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week; the fifth Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2013; the Ngo boat race of Khmer people in the Mekong delta; the eighth Tay Bac (Northwest) Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival. 4. The success of cultural days and weeks on the occasion of the even anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties with countries and Vietnam – Lao – Cambodia – … [Read more...] about Top ten sports, culture, tourism events of 2013 announced
Logistic troops enjoy sports-culture festival
PANO - More than 200 athletes and artists from affiliate units of the General Department of Logistics of the Vietnam People’s Army participated in the 11th sports-culture festival held at Transportation Brigade 972 in celebration of the general department’s 66th traditional anniversary (July 11th). The athletes competed in events of 100m run, 1,000m relay, long jump, badminton, and tug-of-war. Meanwhile, units’ artists brought the festival selective arts programs with topics in praise of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, the army’s glorious traditions, the general department’s tradition and the beautiful image of today’s logistic troops. The organizing panel presented commemorative flags to participating units and awarded groups and individuals with excellent results in the sports and artistic programs. Translated by Ngoc Bich … [Read more...] about Logistic troops enjoy sports-culture festival
Culture Vulture ( 15-01-2014)
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a circular on granting work permits to performing artists. The circular will be effective from April 1 this year. Nguyen Dang Chuong, head of the ministry's Performing Department, speaks to The Thao & Van Hoa Cuoi Tuan (Sports&Culture Weekend) about the issue. What were the preparations made while drafting the circular on granting work permits to performing artists, effective from April 1? We drafted the circular at the beginning of last year. Then we organised various workshops to consult experts and artists working in the field. After the culture ministry approved the circular, we issued some guidelines for implementing it. On April 1, we will start granting work permits to singers and models. Many people working in the culture and art sector do not agree that work permits should be given to model-s, singers and actors, because of their misunderstanding. If they understand, they will co-operate with the culture … [Read more...] about Culture Vulture ( 15-01-2014)
Xoan Singing of Phu Tho Province: Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Xoan Singing of Phu Tho Province: Intangible Cultural Heritage According to historical records, Xoan singing has existed for over 2,000 years and is an extremely valuable folk cultural heritage. Over its long history, this art form has been promoted by many people with status and prestige in society, and supported and facilitated by many writers and poets. Xoan singing or hat cua dinh (singing at the communal house) is a kind of performing art relating to worshipping gods; it is believed to be a legend from the time of Hung Kings. Long time ago, the Van Lang's people held many Xoan singing events in the spring to welcome the new year. There are three forms of Xoan singing as the worship singing to commemorate Hung Kings and village guardian gods; the ritual singing to pray for good crops, good health; and the festive singing – a form of love duet. The Xoan's melodies are rooted in the ancient village that is located in the central area of Van Lang under the Hung Kings. The … [Read more...] about Xoan Singing of Phu Tho Province: Intangible Cultural Heritage
North-western ethnic culture sport festival to be held
The 10th North-western ethnic culture sport festival will take place from October 23 to 26 in Yen Bai with the participation of six provinces of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Lao Cai and Yen Bai. During a press conference in Hanoi yesterday, Deputy Chairwoman of Yen Bai provincial Peoples Committee Hoang Thi Hanh who is also head of the organising board said the festival would see various culture and sport activities. The opening ceremony will start at 8pm on October 23 at the August 19 Square with a special art performance with the participation of artists presenting for six provinces and also a great dance performed by 500 artists and visitors. The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Vietnam Television and Radio the Voice of Vietnam. One of the focuses of the event is the traditional folk art festival and north-western costume show which will be organised on October 24 and 25. Of which, each delegation will contribute a performance with folk songs and dances, … [Read more...] about North-western ethnic culture sport festival to be held
Danang Maritime Tourist Cultural Festival included in chain of events in central Vietnam Heritage Route program 2004
The Danang People's Committee has just approved and directed the preparations for the Danang Maritime Tourist Cultural Festival 2004 on 31 July and 01 August. The festival is a significant and impressive event that will publicise the city's culture and tourism. The festivities will include the Fish Worshipping (Cau Ngu) festival at Xuan Ha fishing village, performances of folk legends about some famous landscapes of Danang preserved in Quang people's cultural treasury, art exhibitions, fairs, a conference on investment in tourism, sporting, cultural and tourist activities organised on the two pavement areas of Bach Dang Street and on the Han River. Planning of Hai Van Tourist Resort New Danang tourist spots in Son Tra district, Hoa Bac commune, Hai Van Pass Tunnel and new tourist resorts at Non Nuoc, South Hai Van and Tien Sa will be inaugurated. The festival is included in the chain of tourist events in the central Vietnam Heritage Route program 2004. More than 30 domestic … [Read more...] about Danang Maritime Tourist Cultural Festival included in chain of events in central Vietnam Heritage Route program 2004
An Giang hosts Khmer sport, cultural festival
An ethnic Khmer cultural, sports and tourism festival will open in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang tomorrow, organisers have announced. Bull market : The Khmer traditional ox race held in An Giang Province last year. (Photo: VNS) The five-day festival, held at the Xuan Bien Industrial Park in Tinh Bien District, will highlight a variety of cultural activities including long-boat races, fashion shows of traditional Khmer costumes, traditional food, exhibitions and cross-border cultural exchanges. Cultural and scientific seminars will also be part of the event that is held every three years. Ho Viet Hiep, deputy chairman of An Giang People's Committee, head of the organising board, said organising the festival in a border district like Tinh Bien will help attract large groups of Khmer people from Cambodia to the festival. He said the annual ox race, a traditional event of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta provinces of Viet Nam, will be one of the highlights of the … [Read more...] about An Giang hosts Khmer sport, cultural festival
Diverse cultural activities to welcome Tet
Diverse cultural, tourism and sports events are taking place across the country to welcome the upcoming lunar New Year Festival (Tet) - the Year of the Buffalo. The main streets in Nha Trang city of central coastal Khanh Hoa province are bedecked with flowers, colorful lanterns, slogans and flags to welcome Tet. The director of the Khanh Hoa provincial Department for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Truong Dang Tuyen, said many activities will be launched for the occasion, such as a Tet trade fair, a spring flower trade fair, a spring newspaper exhibition, a film week, photo and calligraphy exhibitions, a lion dance contest and a human chess competition. Apart from film shows in Nha Trang city, two mobile film screening teams will be sent to the two mountainous districts of Khanh Son and Khanh Vinh to serve local ethnic minority people. During a week-long cultural event in Khanh Hoa, many folk games and traditional ritual festivals will also be held, such as the Cau Ngu … [Read more...] about Diverse cultural activities to welcome Tet