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Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the statement during his talks held in Beijing, China, on June 26 with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Sharing Li Qiang’s delight at the development trend of the bilateral ties since the historic visit to China in late 2022 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong, PM Chinh stressed that the Party, State, and people of Vietnam consistently place importance on boosting the sound relations with the fraternal Chinese Party, Government, and people. This is the unwavering policy, the strategic choice, and the top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, he said. China always considers Vietnam as a priority direction in its foreign policy with neighbouring countries and supports Vietnam in successfully carrying out national industrialisation and modernisation and raise its position in the world, Premier Li said. At the ...

One of the outstanding cultural features of Hue is the Hue Royal Court Music. (Photo: FB Hue Royal Court Music). Translating as “elegant music,” Hue Royal Court Music is a symbol of the royalty, longevity and prosperity of the dynasty. Hue Royal Court Music with its elegant lyrics and its noble rhythm was originally performed in the feudal court on royal occasions. Hue Royal Court Music was highly valued by Vietnamese feudal dynasties and has been preserved by the Vietnamese people to this day. Musicians performed Nha Nhac at the Hue Royal Court in the past. (Photo: toquoc.vn) Nha Nhac developed during the Le Dynasty and became highly institutionalized and codified by the Nguyen monarchs. As a symbol of power and longevity, Nha Nhac became an essential part of the court’s many ceremonies. (Photo: VNP) Because of its singular difference from other traditional music genres in Vietnam, the Royal Court Music has been assessed by UNESCO as the only type of Vietnamese music t...

The Mnong Rlam hold many cultural and religious rituals, including a longevity ceremony for their parents. The Mnong Rlam organize a longevity ceremony to show their filial piety when their parents are over 60 years old. The ceremony is usually held in the 1st or 2nd month after they finish the harvest. Shaman Y-Krai Čil says that in the past the eldest daughter was in charge of holding the longevity ceremony for her parents. Now all the children are allowed to organize it. The longevity ceremony is associated with the worship of mountain and river deities. “When the offerings have been prepared, the shaman calls the deities of the mountain, forest, and water and asks for their permission to organize the ceremony.” The offerings include a pig, three bowls of rice, a gourd full of water, and three cups of straw liquor (ruou can). The M’Nong say straw liquor is the drink of the deities. The deities sent messengers to teach the M’Nong to make straw liquor, so the bevera...

Saigon Central Post Office is known its perfect combination of neo-classical European architecture and Asian decorations. This magnificent post office attracts a large number of domestic and foreign visitors, making it a must-see when you are in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Photo: Nick John During your trip to this city, besides exploring numerous stunning attractions and enjoying delectable local specialties, you should not miss out on an opportunity to visit Saigon Central Post Office. Coming here, you can not only admire the architectural features of a bygone era but also catch a glimpse of the old Saigon. Since Saigon Central Post Office is located in the center of HCMC, it is very convenient for tourists to get here from any part of the city. There are some popular means of transportation for tourists to choose from, including public buses, motorbikes, taxis, and cars. Photo: Vietnam Discovery Travel If you have a personal vehicle, there are some parking area...