Travellers Notes (16-09-2006) Japanese culture day in HCM City To celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic relations, the Japanese Consulate General in HCM City and the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations will hold the Japanese culture day from 8am to 9.30pm tomorrow on at the Youth Cultural House in HCM City. The event will include an exhibition titled Japanese Country and People and an introduction to Japanese culture and films. The event will also feature a Japanese fashion and dance performance as well as several Vietnamese singers performing Japanese songs. The exhibition will last until September 23. Luxury express bound for Nha Trang The HCM City-based Truong Sinh Advertising Company, in collaboration with the Sai Gon Railway, is selling tickets for the five-star express tourist train from HCM City to Nha Trang. The first of the service is scheduled for today. A Club ticket costs VND450,000; a Deluxe ticket VND330,000; a Superior ticket VND280,000; and … [Read more...] about Japanese culture day in HCM City
Chinese cultural day
The cultural day for the peace
CPV: On October 8, more than 5,000 Hanoians and foreigners attended the opening ceremony of the Cultural day for the peace which was held by the Friendship Organisation Union. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Quoc Trieu said the city would like to send the message of peace to all foreigners in Vietnam and all over the world. In the message, the people of Hanoi call all the countries worldwide to make effort to build a sustainable peace for us. Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Qi Jianguo shared the view that the Chinese people, together with Vietnamese and people who love peace in the world will try their best for a better future of the world. Many activities have been taken such as folk-song and game performance, Dong Ho picture painting, and calligraphy. More than 5,000 have walked around the Thien Quang lake to mark the cultural day. BTA … [Read more...] about The cultural day for the peace
City launches activities to welcome ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
In preparation for the Ethnic Minorities Cultural Day, a traditional artistic performance was held at District 5 Cultural House on April 15. The program showcased traditional artistic performances, including children's songs, and Chinese, Cham, Khmer and Chaozhou folk dances and Bong Roi (performed in southern temple festivals). A photo exhibit, 'Cultural characters of ethnic groups in Ho Chi Minh City,' was opened at District 5 Cultural House on April 15. The exhibition features nearly 100 photos of the lifestyles and cultural characteristics of Kinh, Chinese, Cham and Khmer, and will be open until April 25. City art lovers and international tourists could also visit another photo exhibition about the nation's 54 ethnic groups at Lam Son Park in District 1 on April 15. Attending the performance was the deputy chairwoman of the City's People's Committee, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and representatives of agencies and city residents. The Cultural Day will be held between April 18 and 19. … [Read more...] about City launches activities to welcome ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
Preparations almost complete for ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
Ho Chi Minh City is wrapping up preparations to send performers to Hanoi for the first Cultural Day for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups to be held there on April 18 and 19. The HCMC Culture Center will prepare the city artists who will perform at events meant for two ethnic groups - the majority Kinh and the ethnic Hoa (Chinese-Vietnamese). The events will include a traditional Kinh dance, the Bong Roi (performed in southern temple festivals), southern folk songs, traditional costume shows, and Chinese folk songs. The HCMC Information and Exhibition Center will organize an exhibition titled "Cultural features of Hoa minority in Ho Chi Minh City. A delegation from the city's District 5 will take 10 watercolor and calligraphy paintings done by Chinese craftsmen to the festival. Four Chinese-Vietnamese artists, including Truong Han Minh, will do watercolor and calligraphy paintings featuring the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Culture and Tourism Village, the festival … [Read more...] about Preparations almost complete for ethnic groups’ Cultural Day
Vietnamese and Chinese cultural exchange starts
Participants were entertained with typical Chinese cuisine, art performances and other cultural activities. In addition, from September 20 to October 12, a photo exhibition with the title "Hong Kong, an interesting urban area" will be launched at the Women's Culture House. Meanwhile, the Youth Culture House will cooperate with the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam to organise some activities on September 30 to introduce more about China, its land and people. A special culture exchange named "Friendship bridge" will be launched on September 30 with the participation of many famous Vietnamese singers, dancers, former students in China and children. Source: TT Translated by Duy Minh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Chinese cultural exchange starts