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Spring in ethnic minority hamlets in Northwestern region

Vietnam’s northwestern region is home to many ethnic minority groups. These days, local ethnic people are enjoying a new spring full of happiness and growing prosperity.

Festival dedicated to Mountain God listed as national heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The worship of Tan Vien (the God of the Mountain), one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese faith, will be officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

HCM City hosts festival promoting young creativity

 VietNamNet Bridge – A two-day festival promoting the creativity of young people living in HCM City and the southern provinces has been opened in the city, attracting many young researchers and visitors.

Festival promotes City residents-expats friendship

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual HCM City – Development and Integration Festival to promote friendship between city residents and expatriates kicked off on Dec. 1 at the April 30 Park in District 1.

Korean festival to be held in Hanoi

A South Korean traditional cultural festival will take place at the Vietnam Art Culture Centre on September 3.

Festival celebrates ethnic then singing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singing groups from across the country will gather to celebrate the fifth National Festival of the Traditional Then Singing of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups,

ASEAN community festival celebrates with films and photos

 VietNamNet Bridge – A festival of photos and documentaries on the ASEAN peoples will be organised in December following the success of previous events in 2010 and 2013.

Carnival promotes Ha Long as place to live and play

The attraction of Quang Ninh Province as a place to visit and live in was highlighted yesterday as a mass art show inaugurated the Ha Long Carnival.

Researcher drafts solutions to revive “xoan” singing

Cultural researcher Vu Kim Bien from northern Phu Tho province has submitted an over 80-page manuscript to local authorities featuring ancient “xoan” singing. 

Pagoda Festival to draw massive crowds again

The Tram Gian pagoda festival, which is held at one of the oldest pagodas in Viet Nam, will begin on Sunday and conclude on Tuesday.

Festival honours young arts talent

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various artworks ranging from paintings, graphics, video to installation arts are on display at the Young Fine Arts Festival 2014 that opened on Tuesday in Ha Noi.

Con Throwing Festival

According to the legend, long time ago in a year of having good weather and a bumper crop, King Hung in Phu Tho Province organized a festival and invited representatives from ethnic groups and tribes to attend.

Sa Pa tourists experience a dose of local life

 Tourists to Sa Pa town in the northern province of Lao Cai are increasingly experiencing the traditional customs of locals, including making the unique herbal bath remedy of the Red Dao ethnic minority people in Ta Phin commune.

The beauty of Ang Hamlet

Participating in the eco-tour of Ang Hamlet in Dong Sang Commune, Moc Chau District in the northern mountainous province of Son La, tourists will be immersed in the beauty of nature and learn more about the Thai ethnic people’s culture.

Cultural activities to honour Hung Kings

 Thousands gathered in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 7 for a grand procession to honour the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 5/3

 Book delves into Nguyen apparel; General Giap literature gets addition; Top hairstylist contest launches; Thua Thien-Hue moves to protect specialties; Festival to highlight Bac Ninh province’s culture

Expert talks about animal sacrifice in traditional festivals

In traditional thinking, animals are sacrificed to the god of fortune and prosperity. However, many complain they are brutal and should be wiped out of modern society. Professor Tran Lam Bien, a noted researcher on faith, talks about the issue.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 12/2

 Ethnic spring festivals on show this month; Da Lat kicks off horse racing on Valentine’s Day; Fishing village pays tribute to founder; Spring book fair to open in Hanoi; “Pushkin in Vietnam” opens in Hanoi

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 10/2

 Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups; Cherry Blossom Festival to open in Ha Long; Calligraphy class nourishes traditional values; Tran Temple Festival receives national heritage honour

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 6/2

 Tet festivals take place across Vietnam; Violinist Cong Duy performs in Germany; Ethnic Tet celebrations scheduled at culture village; Ancient Thai books: a treasure of Son La province