Cambodia, Thai culture introduced to Vietnamese people
16:48, 2015/10/22
A Cambodia culture week is slated to take place in southern Ho Chi Minh City and Soc Trang province from November 8-14, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced on October 21.
A delegation from the Cambodia Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) led by Secretary of State Menh Kossony is expected to participate in the event, which shapes part of the cultural cooperation plan between the two culture ministries.
The event aims to bring the unique culture of Cambodia to Vietnamese people via art performances, thus enhancing cultural exchanges and promoting friendship between the two countries.
On October 27, a Thai art troupe will arrive in Hanoi to engage in the Thai traditional Loy Krathong festival to be held by the Vietnam Performing Arts Centre in conjunction with the Thai Embassy in Vietnam.
The festival is to celebrate the 39th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties.
Loy Krathong is observed on the night of December 15 according to Thai calendar. It is considered the most romantic flower garlands and coloured lanterns festival in Thailand and contains a lot of mythological factors.
In Thai language, “Loy” means “float” and “Krathong” means “flower garlands”. The festival is an occasion for Thai people to express their gratitude to the goddess of water Phra Mae Kongka.
The event aims to bring the unique culture of Cambodia to Vietnamese people via art performances, thus enhancing cultural exchanges and promoting friendship between the two countries.
On October 27, a Thai art troupe will arrive in Hanoi to engage in the Thai traditional Loy Krathong festival to be held by the Vietnam Performing Arts Centre in conjunction with the Thai Embassy in Vietnam.
Illustrative image.
|
Loy Krathong is observed on the night of December 15 according to Thai calendar. It is considered the most romantic flower garlands and coloured lanterns festival in Thailand and contains a lot of mythological factors.
In Thai language, “Loy” means “float” and “Krathong” means “flower garlands”. The festival is an occasion for Thai people to express their gratitude to the goddess of water Phra Mae Kongka.
11:07, 2024/11/19
A Hanoi artisan turns straw into appealing tourism product
Artisan Nguyen Tan Phat makes amazing toy creatures such as buffaloes, horses, birds and dragonflies from straw that is discarded after each harvest. His creations catch the attention of locals and visitors alike.
18:03, 2024/11/18
Fashion show hits Trang Tien runway
The event took place on November 17 and featured collections by young designers, some inspired by Hanoi, Indochinese architecture, traditional handicrafts and Eastern philosophy.
21:04, 2024/11/17
Exhibition "Vietnamese Bronze Figures": Tracing the legacy of the past
Artifacts and bronze sculptures are displayed at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, offering visitors a glimpse of Vietnam's thousand-year-old tradition of casting bronze.
10:51, 2024/11/17
Indochina Sense: Hanoi’s architectural heritage unveiled at a 100-year-old university
The innovative exhibition, seamlessly integrated into the picturesque campus of the former Indochina University, has opened to the public for the first time, drawing a large crowd of art enthusiasts eager to explore its unique offerings.
15:27, 2024/11/16
“Look! It’s Amadeus Vu Tan Dan” workshop - an artistic journey for kids
Children’s art workshops offer a dynamic cultural experience, introducing young participants to the vibrant world of contemporary Vietnamese art.
11:56, 2024/11/14
Young and creative Hanoi through fashion and rock 'symphony'
With an elegant blend of modern creativity and traditional values, the image of thousand-year-old Hanoi was recreated youthfully and vibrantly during the function.
- "The Voice of Hanoi 2024" now underway to discover talented young singers
- Hanoi’s university hosts musical theater in traditional European style
- Artist captures old and new of Hanoi
- Hanoi in charming autumn with brushstrokes of an artist with dissabilities
- Painting competition for young artists and artists with disabilities
- Hanoi's streets told through British photographer's lens