On display were over 300 documents, images and artifacts that were divided into different themes. Accordingly, visitors to the exhibition will be introduced to the formation of the first centralised feudal state in Vietnam (Dai Co Viet State - from 968 to 1010 AD) which was associated with the life and career of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang as well as the leadership of Emperor Le Dai Hanh during the resistance waragainst China’s Song dynasty (981 AD) and the defeat of Champa in 982. The appearance of Hoa Lu capital city with its palaces and religious works as well as its image during Ly dynasty and the process of moving the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (now Hanoi) are spotlighted at the exhibition. In addition, the event highlighted the values of historical, cultural and scientific relic sites in Bac Lieu province, particularly ancientcommunal houses that were bestowed by Nguyen Dynasty’s Kings such as Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. The exhibition contributes to inspiring the … [Read more...] about Exhibition promotes cultural and historical sites in Ninh Binh and Bac Lieu
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Two spring festivals become national heritages
The Mountain God Worshipping Festival in Hanoi and the Tro Chieng Festival in northern Thanh Hoa province have been recently listed as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Bamboo elephants attach each other by their horns at Tro Chieng Festival. Photo: vietnam.vnanet.vn The festival honoring the worship of Tan Vien (God of the Mountain), one of the four immortals in Vietnamese legend, takes place annually on the 10thday of the first lunar month (February 25 this year) at a complex of Ha (Low), Trung (Middle) and Thuong (Upper) temples in Ba Vi district on the outskirts of Hanoi. According to legend, Tan Vien, also known as Son Tinh, was the God of the Mountain and managed the land and protected the people. He taught them to grow crops, hunt animals, catch fish, practice martial arts, and organize festivals. His enemy was Thuy Tinh, the God of the Sea, who brought storms and flooding that damaged crops and killed people and … [Read more...] about Two spring festivals become national heritages
Buying and selling luck at annual Vieng markets
People flock to the Vieng markets despite rain Humanistic values Nobody knows precisely when the Vieng markets were established. Documented records date them to the time of the Tran Dynasty that ruled the country from 1225 to 1400. The markets are an open-air fair displaying a wide variety of goods, from local farm produce, specialty crops and ornamental plants, to craft articles, daily utensils, bronze and steel tools, worship articles, antiques and imitation antiques, jewelry and toys. The Vieng markets are a destination for antique lovers Market goers believe they will enjoy luck and prosperity in the new year if they can buy or sell goods as early as possible, making the market a spiritual rather than commercial event. Thus, no bargaining takes place between buyers and sellers. Trade is based on spiritual beliefs. Beef is a specialty sold in the Vieng markets There are four Vieng markets in the northern province of Nam Dinh: Vieng Phu Day … [Read more...] about Buying and selling luck at annual Vieng markets
First multi-episode film on mother goddess worship to make debut
A 108-episode film on Vietnam’s traditional practice of the worship of mother goddesses will be made public on May 12 for the first time. The film is a joint product of Nhật Nguyệt Cultural Limited Company and An Vien Television to honour the traditional values of the practice related to the Vietnamese belief in mother goddesses. The film gives an insight into the worship of Mother Goddesses in Vietnam, the role of the four realms in the belief, the stories about the deities being worshipped and measures to preserve and uphold the values of the belief. Mother Goddess worship is a traditional practice in Vietnam with a long history, having stood the test of social changes. The belief in Mother Goddess worship reflects people’s desire for health, wealth and fortune. The practice rituals meet belief-related needs by people in their daily life and have been closely associated with historical and cultural figures, such as Lieu Hanh, Au Co, Vuong Mau … [Read more...] about First multi-episode film on mother goddess worship to make debut
Quang Binh offers free Wi-fi at 12 tourist attractions
The Da Nhay beach in Quang BinhAccordingly, the locality will install free Wi-fi at 12 locations this summer, such as Phong Nha - Ke Bang Tourism Center, Da Nhay beach, General Vo Nguyen Giap’s tomb, Hoang Phuc pagoda, Lieu Hanh princess temple, Canh Duong fishing village, Bao Ninh square, Suot Mother statue, and Tam Toa Church war remnants area. The free Wi-fi hot spots will be provided by Viettel Quang Binh, managed and supervised by the Department of Information and Communications. According to Director of the Department of Information and Communications Hoang Viet Hung the installation of high-speed wireless Wi-fi is carried out under the socialization form in order to bring convenience for local people and tourists when visiting eco-tourism and spiritual tourism areas in Quang Binh./. BTA … [Read more...] about Quang Binh offers free Wi-fi at 12 tourist attractions