French cuisine introduced at the 8th edition (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – “Balade en France”, the annual French food and wine festival, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 1-2 as part of the activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations. Jointly held by the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and SOPEXA company, the ninth edition of the event is organised within the framework of the “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme. This year, “Balade en France” is more special than previous ones as it is held right after the official visit to Vietnam by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe in November, French General Consul Vincent Floreani told reporters on November 21. He hoped that the event will draw the participation of more than 4,000 visitors, who come to enjoy French culture and gastronomy. A representative of the SOPEXA company said that French businesses will … [Read more...] about French food-wine festival to entertain foodies in HCM City, Hanoi
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Photo gallery – Stunning flowers at Bulgarian Rose Festival – Hanoi Times
Hanoians were very much impressed with the beauty of rose flowers at the opening of the second “Bulgarian Rose Festival with Friends 2018” at West Lake Water Park on March 8. The event was organised by the Embassy of Bulgaria in Vietnam and the Agricultural Genetics Institute (AGI) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to celebrate the National Day of Bulgaria, and the 68th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.On display are different varieties of rose, including thousands of rose trees from Bulgaria and many Vietnamese varieties which have been grown for dozens of years, especially a 200-year-old rose tree, along with some other kinds of flowers.The festival attracted the participation of Vietnamese rose garden owners and rose trading companies to exhibit their products, such as those from Xuan Quan garden in the northern province of Hung Yen, Rose Park Company, Grin House, Ho Tay (West Lake) flower valley … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Stunning flowers at Bulgarian Rose Festival – Hanoi Times
Hung Kings Temple festival a panoply of cultural activities
The annual Hung Kings Temple festival hosted by the northern midland province of Phu Tho will be held from April 21-25. (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho (VNA) – The annual Hung Kings Temple festival hosted by the northern midlands province of Phu Tho will be held from April 21-25 (6th to 10th day of the third lunar month) with an array of cultural festivities. The events include a ceremony dedicated to the Hung Kings, a memorial to mark the death of great legendary father Lac Long Quan and incense offering to the great mother Au Co. Communities in Phu Tho province will hold performances, including the Dao Xa elephant procession ceremony. Xoan singing will be performed at the Lai Len Temple and the Thet and Kim Dai communal houses in Kim Duc and Hung Lo communes of Viet Tri city. Dozens of exhibitions will take place to advertise local culture while cake making contests, sport tournaments and folk games will be featured throughout the festival. In addition, a night market and a food … [Read more...] about Hung Kings Temple festival a panoply of cultural activities
Cultural events to be held at Hùng Temple Festival
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The annual Hùng Kings Memorial Festival (Hùng Temple Festival) hosted by the northern province of Phú Thọ is approaching. Organisers have put together an exciting list of events, including contributions from neighbouring provinces. The event will consist of various ceremonies and entertaining activities between April 21 and 25 (the 6th to 10th day of the third month of the Lunar New Year). It will be a gathering space for tourists, local traders and entertainers from Phú Thọ Province as well as from the four provinces of Bình Dương, Kiên Giang Thái Nguyên and Quảng Nam. Last year’s festival had a turnout of over three million people, so local authorities are making an extra effort to ensure the smooth execution of this year’s celebrations. The festival will include a ceremony dedicated to the Hùng Kings, a memorial to mark the death of National Father … [Read more...] about Cultural events to be held at Hùng Temple Festival
Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Cambodia marked in HCM City
According to Le Hoang Minh, deputy director of the international relations unit of the city’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the event enabled the students to exchange and study the history of the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relations, making significant contributions to nurturing the traditional solidarity and fruitful friendship among the youth of the three nations. A get-together held at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Law (UEL) to celebrate Lao Bun Pi May festival and Cambodian Chol Chnam Thmay festival. (Photo: thanhnien.vn) Art performances, fashion shows, traditional games, and food street display were included at the event. Particularly, the event featured Laos and Cambodia’s rituals like thread tying and water-splashing festival to wish for a year of happiness and prosperity. The Lao and Cambodian students were impressed by the activities organized in Vietnam to mark their traditional festivals. UEL Vice Rector Le Tuan Loc affirmed … [Read more...] about Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Cambodia marked in HCM City