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Contestants in the final round of the Miss Tourism World 2022 contest on November 21 explored Bat Trang Ceramics Village, which has existed since at least the 14th century .  The Center for Quintessence of Vietnamese Craft Village is ready to welcome the contestants. Photo: the Center The contestants visited ceramics and handicraft stalls, made pottery under the guidance of famous artisans, enjoyed culinary arts, and learned the unique characteristics of Ca tru (a kind of singing that uses lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms). They explored cultural values at the Center for Quintessence of Vietnamese Craft Village and Tieu Dao Pagoda and participated in the Bat Trang communal house festival. These activities are expected to help them understand the cultural and historical values ​​​​of the Bat Trang ceramics, highlighting five main enamel lines: jade, brown, white (ivory), celadon, and reef. Each type of enamel is associated with ...

Concert is anticipated to see several special performances by artists from both Vietnam and the RoK, including Korean pianist Eun Young Joo, cellist Hye Young Joo, Vietnamese violinist Le Minh Hien, and the United Youth Harmony Choir (UYHC). Aside from classical music pieces by famous composers Vivaldi, Mozart, Rameau, Chopin, and Dvorak, familiar Vietnamese and Korean folk songs will also be performed in a new style of chamber music for audiences to enjoy. The concert will also celebrate five years since the founding of the UYHC, a community choir established by the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music under the sponsorship of Korea United Pharm Inc. This is also a testament to the friendship and co-operation in culture and art that exists between the country and the RoK. The past five years has seen the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music develop the choir in a socialised way to bring music closer to the public, drawing the participation of many local people who have ...