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On a Saturday night in October, the Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk singing class of the Cheo 48h Club at the Quan Nhan Community House in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, is bustling with activity. Inspiring young people The young Lien Anh and Lien Chi or singers of the Quan Ho Folk Singing of the Cheo 48h Club. Photo: Cheo 48h Club Wearing traditional silk tunics, raven-beak scarves, and flat palm hats, nearly 20 young people in their 20s skillfully perform “Nguoi oi nguoi o dung ve” (Guest, Please! Don’t rush home), one of the most popular Quan Ho songs with a soothing melody, often sung at the end of a meeting or to close a traditional Vietnamese festival. Although their voices may not yet be as clear as those of experienced Quan Ho singers, their enthusiasm in preserving humanity’s intangible cultural heritage is commendable. For many years, traditional music genres such as Cheo (Vietnamese opera), Hat Xam (folk music popular in Northern Vietnam), and Quan Ho have been predomi...

The Ben Tre administration held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the Bepharco Ben Tre Marathon 2023, under the theme of “running for health and the environment.” Organized by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with various units and under the guidance of the Ben Tre People’s Committee, the marathon aims to promote physical activity and create a community of sports enthusiasts. Additionally, it seeks to showcase the culture and landscapes of Ben Tre, attract investment in green tourism development, and protect and enhance the province’s values and those of the southwestern region. The marathon route offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Ben Tre. By organizing this event, the marathon organizers aim to highlight Ben Tre’s commitment to economic development while preserving its distinct cultural identity. The inaugural edition of the marathon in 2022 drew the participation of ove...

The provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision regarding the organization of a swim race on Bai Dai Beach in Cam Ranh City. This decision follows proposals made by Peak Event JSC and the provincial Department of Culture and Sports. The race is set to feature categories of two, five, and ten kilometers and has attracted over 900 domestic and international swimmers. The provincial administration has instructed the organizers to collaborate with other agencies to ensure safety and security during the competition. In addition, the organizers and other relevant units have been directed to closely monitor all aspects of the event, including messages, images, and maps. Previously, the race had been canceled due to violations of Vietnamese sports laws and the use of an incomplete map. The organizer has resolved these issues and has pledged to comply with Vietnamese laws and respect Vietnam’s sovereignty. For the latest news about Vietnam, please visit and like our Facebook page or fol...

Every cuisine has its staples — like tortillas in Mexico, potatoes in Russia, or sambal in Malaysia. While now ubiquitous, these foods haven’t always been an essential component of their region. Created through the Columbian exchange or other cultural intermingling, the cuisine is an ever-evolving concept, according to Tasting Table. In Vietnam, it is the relics of French colonialism that fused into modern-day gastronomy. From the baguette in a banh mi to the carrots, potatoes, and asparagus vegetables consumed in the country, the influences are extensive, notes Culture Trip. Photo: Rack of Lam Cha Lua is also known as Vietnamese ham or steamed pork roll. It is a type of sausage made with pork and is typically steamed in banana leaf and is a dish usually eaten during the new year (Tet). Similarly to Bo Vien (Vietnamese Beef Balls), the pork meat is mechanically beaten into a smooth paste before being shaped. It has a firm texture that can be sliced easily and is paired wi...

This is the first time that the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy participated in the BTM, one of the largest annual tourism events in the European country, which attracts more than 10,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors from 26 countries. Visitors showed great interest in Vietnam’s rich cultural heritages and diverse tourism services. This year, Vietnam and Italy are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their bilateral ties (March 23, 1973-2023) and 10 years of strategic partnership (January 2013-2023). Through the past 50 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Italy have been marked with cultural and economic developments. The post Vietnam pavilion attracts visitors at Mediterranean Tourism Exchange appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Toddler falling off 12th floor balcony discharged from hospital, with video Voting for Vietnam’s golfs The gorgeousness of coffee flowers under the eyes of local photographer “Brilliant q...

The event will mark the first time that the festival has been held in Ha Giang province, with the aim of promoting the special cultural features of the ethnic minority group in mountainous area whilst simultaneously developing the local tourism sector. The festival will involve a wide range of activities such as ethnic costume competition, and Khen flute performance of Mong ethnic group. During the event tourists will have opportunities to enjoy taking photos in Moc Mien flower gardens; visiting Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO-recognized Global Geopark; and planting Moc Mien trees. It is part of a traditional festival to celebrate the Khen flute of the Mong ethnic group who reside in Ha Giang province. The post Ha Giang province ready to host first Moc Mien flower festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam elected to UN Human Rights Council for second time Hanoi FC retains top spot on V-...

Information on the plans was released on February 9 by Lam Ngo Hoang Anh, chief of office of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.  The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is scheduled to send the document to the Ministry of National Defense, the National Commission for UNESCO, and the National Council of Cultural Heritage, asking for opinions on a summary report of the scientific dossier of the Cu Chi Tunnels. The dossier is expected to be submitted to UNESCO in order to introduce the relic site into the list of proposed World Heritage records. As part of the next phase, Ho Chi Minh City will co-ordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report to the Prime Minister for permission to work alongside the National Committee of UNESCO to register with the UNESCO World Heritage Center, aiming to put the historical site into the list moving forward. Cu Chi Tunnels is a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resista...