Aran traditions island heritage workshop

On the same day, the Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter organised the Neu pole (a tall bamboo tree) erection rituals, and introduced the custom of erecting the Neu pole during Tet. In addition, at the relic and cultural sites mentioned above, many folk culture and music activities are being held to serve the people’s Tet celebration needs and attract tourists. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s Old Quarter hosts various cultural activities to greet new spring

A scene in Về Nhà Ăn Tết Đi Con (Coming Home for Tet), a TV show on women, love and family values by director Quyen Loc, is being broadcast on HCM City Television to celebrate the Lunar New Year or Tet, which begins on January 24. (Photo courtesy of the producer) The 34-part series, Làm Rể Mười Xuân (Meet the Parents-in-Law), portrays the lives of urban youth and focuses on young married couples who face challenges in love and career. … [Read more...] about New TV shows on women and family values air during Tet

Former Vietnamese Ambassador Phạm Sanh Châu at the UNESCO headquarters is trying to recognise Tết as cultural heritage of humanity. His dream is to promote Vietnamese Tết around the world.Tết was recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.  … [Read more...] about Photographer takes pictures of Tết moments

Remains from a sunken ship. In addition to the ancient wrecked ship Binh Chau, the center also displays many artifacts from eight other wrecked ships from across Vietnam, collected by Doan Anh Duong Company over the past 30 years. … [Read more...] about 1,000-year-old wreck relics find central Vietnam berth

Jakarta (VNA) – The third Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2018 (MNEK 2018) began on Lombok island in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara on May 5. The biennial event aims to strengthen friendship, build trust, and enhance coordination capacity among naval forces in humanitarian assistance and settlement of maritime security matters. Themed “Readiness and Cooperation for Responding to Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Contingencies,” the Komodo drill 2018 is expected to promote collaboration among countries in the field, especially in giving early warnings to prevent disasters, mitigate damages, and increase emergency rescue. Participating naval officers witnessed traditional performances such as parachuting, aircraft demonstration, and international fleet review with the participation of 50 ships of all kinds from countries, including Hospital Ship 561 of the Vietnam People’s Navy. The Komodo exercise was initiated in 2014. This year’s event … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Third Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo begins