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The Vietnam National Museum of History launched the new tour from March 14 and they are set to run every weekend or according to the pre-booked tour schedule. Travelers can explore the architecture of the museum building which is commonly called “Nhà Bác Cổ” (Archaeological House) by Hanoians. The building is best known as a prime example of Indo-Chinese architecture in Vietnam during the colonial past, which combines eastern and western styles. Furthermore, the museum offers a special night tour to admire kapok tree blossoms inside the museum’s grounds. Visitors will also have the chance to find out about various national treasures preserved at the museum such as Ngoc Lu drum, Van Ban Pagoda’s bell, stone stale from Tu Ky Pagoda, and an ancient stone bridge. A corner aimed at introducing traditional agricultural items and souvenir products will be available at the museum. Tourists will be able to experience making ceramics products and handicraft items as special gifts d...

The “World of Kyogen Comedy” program will introduce the 650-year-old comic theater of Japan, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2002. Kyogen is a long-standing traditional art form that the Japanese are proud to introduce to international friends. The program consists of 2 parts: an introduction to traditional Kyogen comedy and the play “Bonsan”, performed by the artists Ogasawara Tadashi and Ogasawara Hiroaki, father and son. The play heralded the popularity of the bonsai hobby.   Artist Ogasawara Tadashi introduces Kyogen before the performance. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times Artist Ogasawara Tadashi said he was honored to perform Kyogen for Vietnamese audiences on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. “Kyogen is an art form of imagination. The stage of Kyogen has no bulky props or complicated details. I chose the play about bonsai, a theme close ...

The European Literature Days 2023 will run in Hanoi from May 11 to 21, with many events, according to the French Institute. The opening ceremony will be held on May 13 with the participation of representatives from embassies and cultural institutes of 13 European countries. As part of the 2023 European Literature Days, publishing units and cultural enterprises in Vietnam will hold book launches, readings, literary discussions, and book fairs. In addition, two composition competitions on European characters and a competition on European literature have attracted many candidates who are passionate about literature and painting.  Writer Michel Bussi (center) is seen during an exchange with Vietnamese readers. Photo: Nha Nam Company This year’s event will showcase diverse works from the UK, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, France, Finland, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Italy, presented in seminars, book launches, and exhibitions. Readers...

The maiden event aimed to increase exchanges and cooperation between ASEAN member states and China in the protection, inheritance, utilisation and development of intangible cultural heritage in the region and the world. In addition to special art performance acts, including “Crickets” and “Five variables”, which won the applause of audiences, Vietnamese artists also introduced the diversity in types of performance such as “mua sap” dance (Cheraw dance), Xoan singing and trumpet dancing, among others,  Besides art performance shows, the delegations also took part in ASEAN-China Intangible Culture Fair where traditional handicrafts, brocade products and folk sculpture products of nations were showcased. The post Vietnam attends ASEAN- China Intangible Cultural Heritage Week appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

Lotus leaf paintings can be seen in different colours and materials. The art of Truc Chi draws plenty of attention from visitors. Hand-made Non La (conical hat) attracts crowds. A butterfly shaped kite is put on display. Children can enjoy the experience of making kites at the festival. Foreign tourists pay a visit to Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street and choose handicraft items as special souvenirs. A craftswoman shows off her skills during the festival. A photo exhibition on Hue city gets underway on Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street. A group of visitors don Ao Dai (traditional long dress) as they pose for a group photo. The event offers guests an excellent chance to gain insights into traditional crafts of Thua Thien-Hue province. An exhibition on craft design also takes place during the festival. The Hue Craft Festival 2023 will last through to May 5. ...

This is the first ever visit to Vietnam by a Luxembourg PM over the past 20 years. In the photo, the two PMs review the guard of honour at the welcoming ceremony in Hanoi. After the welcoming ceremony, the two PM hold talks and witness the signing of a number of cooperation documents between the two countries’ ministries and sectors. Vietnam and Luxembourg established diplomatic relations on November 15, 1973, and over the past five decades, bilateral relations have developed positively. In the photo, the two PMs review pictures highlighting the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Luxembourg. Economic-trade-investment cooperation is an important pillar in bilateral relations. Two-way trade turnover between the two countries has increased over the years, from US$96 million in 2019 to US$181.6 million in 20021 and US$187.1 million in 2022. The two sides have maintained regular reciprocal visit exchanges to outline orientation for future...