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Viet Nam Culture Week opens in Laos

Viet Nam Culture Week in Laos was opened in Vientiane on August 31 with a photo exhibition entitled, “Viet Nam Beauty”. On display at the exhibition are 50 photos and many handicraft products depicting Viet Nam’s people, culture and beauty spots.

Exhibition features island heritage in Quang Ngai

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ngai Province opened an exhibition entitled “Quang Ngai – Sea and Island Cultural Heritage” on August 29 to mark the August Revolution and the National Day (September 2).

Vietnamese dishes introduced in Hong Kong

The Vietnamese Cuisine Month was launched at Habour Plaza Metropolis Hotel, Hong Kong on August 29. The event is aimed at offering Hong Kong people a chance to enjoy Vietnamese traditional dishes such as pho (noodle soup), sea-crab spring rolls, and Southern spring rolls.

Exhibition on gong music

A photo exhibition displaying works on the Central Highland’s gong musical tradition for the first time is taking place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum at 65 Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1.

Number of Thai tourists to Hue rises sharply

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has promoted tourism and trade with the Thailand’s northeastern provinces and important places such as Bangkok and Pattaya to attract more Thai people to visit Hue.

Ethnic performers prepare show

A performance of music from Vietnamese ethnic groups will take place at Hanoi’s Au Co Art Centre on September 10, featuring performers from the Vietnam National Music and Dance Theatre.

World heritages on display

A one-week photo exhibition themed Vietnam ‘s World Heritage will open in Da Nang on Aug. 30.

Ethnic village receives Truong Sa sovereignty stones

The Hanoi-based Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups has received coral stones taken from Truong Sa as evidence of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago.

Europe meets Vietnam in contemporary dance

A contemporary dance programme entitled “Europe meets Vietnam” will be held at the Youth Theater in Hanoi on September 8-9 to introduce trends in the European contemporary dance.

Activities promote VN-Japan cultural exchanges

Thirty-two students from 14 countries throughout the world, including Vietnam, participated in the English Summer Camp in the Japanese central prefecture of Shiga from August 21- 27.