At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Culture Department of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) -Ho Chi Minh City chapter held a grand music festival on the night of May 16 to celebrate the United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 and Buddha’s 2563rd birth anniversary. Speaking at the event, member of the VBS’s Executive Committee and head of the department Most Venerable Thich Tri Chon said the UN Day of Vesak 2019 held in Vietnam has been a great success, spreading the significance of Buddhism worldwide. The festival themed “Sacred Lotus” recalls the birth of Buddha like a lotus in the swamp and reminds each to strive to be a peaceful mind, contributing to building a world of peace and happiness, he said. Music performances at the event depicted the life of Buddha, praised his life and noble thoughts, attracting thousands of Buddhist followers in the city.-VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City music festival celebrates UN Day of Vesak 2019
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National musical festival to be launched in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – New musical works praising Vietnam’s sea sovereignty and achievements in building a new countryside will be premiered in a national musical festival – northern region in Hanoi on September 26-28. Kicker: National musical festivals aims to introduce new musical works to the public. In this photo, the traditional orchestra of Nguyen Hien Dinh Theatre performed in the musical festival held in the South Central Region and Central Highland last year. — Photo courtesy of the Musicians’ Association of Viet Nam According to the organisers – the Musicians’ Association of Viet Nam (MAV), as a festival for Vietnamese musicians and music lovers, the event aim to honour and popularise new musical works and encourage creativity in composing, performing and training nationwide. The festival will bring 43 new musical works, including 40 songs and three instrumentals, which were selected among 108 entries from 31 cities and … [Read more...] about National musical festival to be launched in Hanoi
French music festival held in HCM City
A French music festival took place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21 as part of activities to commemorate the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties (Illustrative photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – A French music festival took place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 21 as part of activities to commemorate the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties (April 12, 1973). The festival was held by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association’s chapter in the city (HVFFA). It was attended by representatives from HUFO and the French Consulate General in HCM city, members of the HVFFA as well as students of the city. The annual festival started in France in 1982, initiated by then French Minister of Culture Jake Lang. Speaking at the event, HVFFA President Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung said the French music festival has been held in more than 120 countries worldwide, including Vietnam, as the country is a … [Read more...] about French music festival held in HCM City
ASEAN traditional music festival held in Vietnam
An ASEAN traditional music fest has kicked off in Vietnam and been attended by artists from eight regional countries. An ASEAN traditional music fest has kicked off in Vietnam and been attended by artists from eight regional countries. The event opened in Thanh Hoa Province on August 1 and will conclude on August 6. The festival welcomes guests from South Korea in addition to more than 100 artists from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Vietnam. Jointly organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Thanh Hoa People’s Committee, the fest honors valuable musical features of regional countries and enhances mutual understanding among their peoples. According to the organizers, Vietnam has so far organized many cultural, sporting, and tourism events with the goal of strengthening the relationship between ten ASEAN countries and prepare for the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community this year. A seminar on … [Read more...] about ASEAN traditional music festival held in Vietnam
Vietnam’s music festival held in France
Artists from the Vietnam Song, Dance and Music Theatre have given a performance of traditional music in Paris, France. The event, taking on the theme of “Lotus Night”, is a part of activities leading up to the celebration of the 1,000th birthday of Thang Long-Hanoi in 2010, and to welcome the up-coming visit to Vietnam by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon scheduled for November. The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France and Vietnam Airlines co-sponsored the gala night on October 25. Vietnamese Ambassador to France Le Kinh Tai, Vietnamese Ambassador to UNESCO Van Nghia Dung and representatives from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Culture attended the event. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s music festival held in France