The two sites were honoured by the United Nations’ cultural body in 1999. Quang Nam’s plan also aims to mark the 10th anniversary of Cu Lao Cham’s recognition as a biosphere reserve. Events will be held in May, September and December 2019, including anniversary ceremonies, a conference to review the conservation of Hoi An and My Son over the past 20 years and a workshop on the role of local communities in preserving the heritage sites in Quang Nam province. In the ancient town of Hoi An, there will be a photo exhibition on Hoi An in the past two decades, a display of local handicraft products and an exhibition of books on the world heritage town. Meanwhile, in Duy Xuyen district where My Son Sanctuary is located, there will be My Son-inspired arts performances and a display of photos and artefacts of the relics in the My Son complex. Other sporting and entertainment activities have also been planned, such as a beauty contest for contestants from regions with heritage … [Read more...] about Quang Nam plans activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son
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Entertainment suspended during national funeral of former party leader
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism suspended entertainment activities during the two-day national mourning for Do Muoi, former general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee on October 6-7. The Vietnam Airlines Classic - Hanoi Concert 2018 will be held on October 5 instead of October 6 at the Ly Thai To Park as planned earlier. A dispatch issued on October 4 by the ministry also asked state agencies across the country as well as Vietnamese offices abroad to fly flags at haft-mast during the two days. Individuals and delegations can pay attribute to the former leader at the National Funeral Hall, 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi, where he is laid in state, and Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City. The people’s committees of provinces and centrally-run cities should direct and guide organisations, individuals and entertainment facilities to delay art and sports events as well as entertainment activities in their localities during the … [Read more...] about Entertainment suspended during national funeral of former party leader
Entertainment activities to be suspended during upcoming national mourning
Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Do Muoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a dispatch to heads of ministries, sectors as well as central agencies, organizations, provinces and centrally-run cities on the suspension of entertainment activities during the two-day national mourning for former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Do Muoi on October 6-7. Dispatch 4500/CD-BVHTTDL issued on October 4 asks State agencies across the country as well as representative offices of Vietnam abroad to fly national flags at haft-mast in the two days. Delegations can pay homage to the former leader at National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi, where he is laid in state, and Thong Nhat Hall in Ho Chi Minh City. They are asked not to bring wreaths but mourning bands to the funeral. The ministry also requested other ministries, sectors as well as central … [Read more...] about Entertainment activities to be suspended during upcoming national mourning
Hanoi halts entertainment activities during national funeral for President Quang
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam’s highest leadership has decided to hold the funeral of President Dai Quang, who passed away on September 21 at the age of 61, with the national mourning etiquette starting September 26. The Hanoi government on September 25 issued a decision on stopping entertainment activities during the national mourning etiquette for President Tran Dai Quang. Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang passed away on September 21 The Hanoi People's Committee asked agencies and offices in the city to hover national flag with a black ribbon for the two-day national funeral on September 26 and 27. Organizations, individuals, and entertainment facilities are requested to suspend or cancel artistic programs, sports competition and entertainment activities in the localities for the two-day national funeral. Besides, to ensure the security and traffic safety for the national mourning etiquette, the Hanoi Public Security Department decided to limit large vehicles and … [Read more...] about Hanoi halts entertainment activities during national funeral for President Quang
Entertainment activities to be suspended in memory of President
President Tran Dai Quang (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on September 24 sent a notice to ministries, people’s committees of cities and provinces, and other state bodies nationwide requesting the cancellation of entertainment activities in memory of late President Tran Dai Quang. All celebrations, art performances, sport events, and recreational activities are required to be stopped during the national mourning on September 26-27 while flags will fly at half-mast at State and overseas representative offices. The respect-paying ceremony will start at 7am on September 26 at the National Funeral Hall on 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi. The memorial service will then be held at 7:30am on September 27 also at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi. The burial ceremony will subsequently take place at 3:30pm the same day, in the President's native Quang Thien commune, Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Entertainment activities to be suspended in memory of President