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The festival, an annual event held in mid-May, provided a chance for foreign communities in Italy to meet and exchange with each other. The Vietnamese booth, showcasing Vietnamese traditional conical hats (non la) and calligraphy art, attracted many visitors, especially youngsters. Visitors had a chance to enjoy Vietnamese ao dai (traditional dress) shows, dragon dances and martial arts performances, as well as traditional dishes of Vietnam. Sergio Vercelli, head of the organising board, expressed delight at the participation of the Vietnamese community in the event as well as impression at their special performances. The festival concluded with a parade to the central square of Borgomanero. It aimed to spread a message of peace, friendship and common development in diversity among all communities not only in Borgomarero but all countries, regions and the whole world. The post Vietnamese culture, image introduced at Italian festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View...

On May 12, the seminar “Japanese film industry – success stories and co-production prospects with Vietnam” was held within the framework of the 1st Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2023 (DANAFF I) . Associate Professor-Dr. Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Education, said that the seminar is a very meaningful event, especially in the context that the two countries are celebrating 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations (1973-2023) and the Vietnam National Assembly has just promulgated the amended Law on Cinema defining film as an important cultural industry. According to Ass.Prof-Dr. Bui Hoai Son, film has become an important international communication tool, bringing diverse aesthetic and cultural values ​​to audiences around the world. Japanese film industry is a bright spot with many impressive works that have been welcomed and recognized globally. Delegates participated in the discussion at the seminar. (Photo: VNA) ...

President Vo Van Thuong (second from left, front) and delegates at the launching ceremony of the programme. Photo: VFF A ceremony was held on May 13 to launch a programme to provide housing support to poor households in the northern province of Dien Bien, which aims to build 7,000-8,000 houses for the needy in the locality and some Northwestern provinces within one year. That is the goal of the program to build great solidarity houses for Dien Bien province launched by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF). At the launching ceremony in Hanoi, the organizing committee awarded VND 200 billion (USD 8.5 million) to support the first phase to build 4,000 houses. Along with agencies, organizations, collectives, individuals inside and outside of the country, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations ( VUFO ) donated VND 1 billion (USD 42.600) to build 20 houses. At the launching ceremony, Chairman of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien called on ...

Japanese actress Nakatani Akari talked about the difficulties of being alone as a foreigner in the movie ‘Em and Trinh’. Photo: Hoang Son Appearing at a seminar, within the framework of the first Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF I), held on May 12, aimed at sharing success stories of the Japanese cinema industry and fostering cooperation with Vietnamese counterparts, Japanese actress Nakatani Akari shared her feelings when able to work with an all-Vietnamese crew in the movie ‘Em and Trinh’. The film features the life and career of Son, a talented songwriter in Vietnamese contemporary music, from his youth to middle age. ‘Em and Trinh’ focuses on the songwriter’s love stories with some of his “muses”, who inspired him to compose many famous romantic songs. Nakatani said that after graduating from a university course in Vietnam, she decided to live in Vietnam, Thanh Nien newspaper citied. “I am very fortunate to live with a Vietnamese family. Thanks to that opportunit...

After more than a week of hospitalization in Nghe An General Friendship Hospital, Patryk and Renata (both Polish citizens) were transferred to Hanoi for further treatment. Previously, they had a traffic accident in the West of Nghe An. With its humanity and friendship motto, the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association has sent a call to all members of the Association to support people in need. It is noted that many groups and individuals have joined hands and donated. As of May 9, nearly VND 103,000,000 and EUR 70 have been collected to assist the two Polish citizens. Members of the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association visited two Polish citizens (Photo: Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association). The total amount was presented to Patryk and Renata by Nguyen The Thao, President of the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association. Together with Thao, representatives of the Association of Gdansk Polytechnic University Alumni visited and presented gifts to the two Polish peopl...

In the vast landscape of Buddhist literature, the figure of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, stands as a towering beacon of spiritual wisdom and guidance. His presence in the literary traditions of Bhutan and Tibet is as profound as it is diverse, encompassing the realms of history, mythology, philosophy, and folklore. This article embarks on a comparative exploration of Padmasambhava’s depictions in Bhutanese and Tibetan literature, highlighting cultural nuances, shared narratives, and the unique ways each tradition embraces the beloved “Lotus-Born Master.” The chronicles of Padmasambhava are intricately woven into Bhutanese literature, reflecting the guru’s crucial role in establishing Buddhism in Bhutan. He is portrayed as a divine figure who tamed local deities and demons, converting them into protectors of the Dharma. In the ‘Bumthang Chö’, a text of ancient Bhutanese verse, Padmasambhava’s miraculous deeds are narrated with poetic grace, revealing a narrativ...

Vietnam News Today (May 15) notable headlines El Nino to return and impact Vietnam this year Halal industry to boost Vietnam’s links with Muslim countries Second shipment of VinFast VF8 vehicles reaches US port The Travel: Vietnam among most attractive destinations in Asia Vietnamese dong one of most stable currencies in Asia: Experts Vietnam seeks stronger educational cooperation with Northern Ireland Foreign tourist numbers on the rise Bach Dang pile yard added to dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for Yen Tu complex Vietnam actively contributes to strengthening ASEAN solidarity: Indonesian scholar Vietnamese people are bracing themselves for more strong heat waves this year as El Nino is returning. El Nino to return and impact Vietnam this year El Nino is set to return in late May or early June, with the weather pattern likely to last till early 2024, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting of Vietnam. El Nino is the war...

One of the groups is the Dao ethnic minority people who reside, for the most part, in the mountainous northern provinces of Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Ha Giang and Lang Son. The Red Dao are a subgroup of the Dao people, renowned for their colourful traditional costumes that leave an indelible impression on visitors. Tuyen Quang is home to nearly 91,000 Dao people from nine different subgroups, with the Red Dao people living mostly in the districts of Na Hang and Lam Binh. For the Red Dao, the way they dress symbolises their ethnicity and distinguishes them from others. They are easily identifiable by the predominance of red in their clothing as the colour is believed to bring luck, happiness, prosperity and positive energy to everybody. The traditional Red Dao art of costume decoration in Tuyen Quang’s districts of Na Hang, Lam Binh, Chiem Hoa, Ham Yen and Son Duong was recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible heritage last year. Thi...