Culture

26/08/2016

Vietnamese traditional culture through 12 typical kinds of folk paintings

(VOVorld) - Hanoi Museum in collaboration with Hanoi Ceramic Museum has hosted a thematic exhibition named “12 typical kinds of Vietnamese folk paintings”. The exhibition features excellent works from well-known painting genres such as the Dong Ho, Hang Trong, Sinh Village, Southern Do The, worship, Hue and Southern Glass, Kim Hoang, Fabric, and Scroll Fabric styles.

Vietnamese traditional culture through 12 typical kinds of folk paintings
19/08/2016

Hanoi Opera House, a temple of art

(VOVworld) – Nestled in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city, the Hanoi Opera House is an ideal venue for top-notch performances. As from this autumn forth, the Opera House will be hosting more classical shows to meet the public’s entertainment needs.

Hanoi Opera House, a temple of art
12/08/2016

Promoting the Cham culture

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Cham ethnic culture is being challenged by globalization and international integration. A recent workshop organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and An Giang province raised the issue of protecting and promoting the Cham culture.

Promoting the Cham culture
29/07/2016

Tracing back traditional musical instruments’ uniqueness

(VOVworld) – After many years of efforts, the group “Dong Kinh co nhac” (Ancient music of Tonkin) has revived 16 traditional musical instruments which were created hundreds of years ago. The body of the instrument is made from wood and the strings are made from silk. This is the result of a project called “Singing a silk voice” by the group “Ancient music of Tonkin” in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Tracing back traditional musical instruments’ uniqueness
22/07/2016

The fire culture of ethnic people

(VOVworld) – The kitchen plays an important role for every ethnic family in Vietnam. The cooking place is also a venue where rituals and other customs occur. Whenever a guest arrives, the host makes a fire to show hospitality.

The fire culture of ethnic people
15/07/2016

Ai Lao singing and dancing in Giong festival

(VOVworld) – Ai Lao singing and dancing is a traditional ritual only seen at the Giong festival in Phu Dong village, Gia Lam district, Hanoi. Ai Lao, one of the rare remaining ancient art forms of Vietnam, has spiritual, historical and cultural significance that needs to be preserved and promoted.

Ai Lao singing and dancing in Giong festival
08/07/2016

Traditional music livens up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

(VOVworld) – At the weekend, some streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are full of the sights and sounds of folk performances, attracting large crowds of visitors. These street shows contribute to promoting Vietnam’s traditional culture.

Traditional music livens up Hanoi’s Old Quarter
24/06/2016

“Luc Van Tien fairy tale” returns home

(VOVworld) – The French School of the Far East has just released two volumes of a comic book adapted from the poem Luc Van Tien by Vietnamese renowned poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The new publication entitled “Luc Van Tien fairy tale” is based on an 1897 French version illustrated by French naval officer Eugene Gilbert and Hue royal painter Le Duc Trach.

“Luc Van Tien fairy tale” returns home