Coupe De Hue cycling tournament takes place on August 25-26, attractting over 700 local and foreign riders. (Photo: coupedehuecyclerace.com) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The I-on Health Cup Race was held in Hue City, the capital of the central province of Thua Thien Hue on August 25 to kick start the Coupe De Hue cycling tournament, which attracts over 700 local and foreign riders. The I-on Health Cup Race includes two events stretching the two distances of 25.8 km and 43.7 km, starting from Phu Van Lau Park in Hue City. The tournament, running through August 26, also hosts the 138-km Gran Fondo Sportive Ride which centres around the historical Citadel. The tournament is an outdoor sportive activity for cycling and cross-country fans across Vietnam and in foreign countries, said Phan Tien Dung, Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports. The event also promotes cycling in Thua Thien – Hue and serves as an opportunity to introduce to foreign visitors the … [Read more...] about Hue city hosts int’l cycling tournament Coupe De Hue
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Puppetry shows enjoy a revival in HCM City
A scene of shadow puppetry, a traditional form of art that has not been performed regularly (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is seeing positive changes to the local puppetry scene, according to authorities. Phuong Nam Art Theatre, for example, recently renovated its two circuses in Go Vap district’s Gia Dinh Park and District 11’s Lu Gia residential area. “During the two locations’ maintenance period, circus and puppetry shows are still being performed via small tours held locally and in neighbouring areas,” Meritorious Artist Nguyen Duc The, Director of the Phuong Nam Art Theatre, said. On the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival and the International Puppetry Festival in Hanoi in October, the theatre will stage new puppetry plays. Su Tich Con Muoi (Origin of the mosquito) is one of its latest plays, emphasising the value of family to young audiences. It tells a story of a poor, married … [Read more...] about Puppetry shows enjoy a revival in HCM City
Major cultural events in HCM City for Lunar New Year holiday
Street of calligraphersOne of the traditional events in the lead up to Tet holiday is Pho ong do (street of calligraphers) at the HCMC Youth Cultural House on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Pham Ngoc Thach streets.This year, the event will take place from February 2 to 15 (from the 17th to the 30th of the 12th lunar month). More than 30 calligraphers of different ages and in traditional Vietnamese costumes are ready at booths to write meaningful words for Tet at the request of customers.Traditionally, when Tet is drawing near, the Vietnamese often keep the custom of writing nice words in calligraphy in hopes of enjoying good luck in the new year.In addition, there will be numerous booths selling calligraphy paintings, calligraphy words about good luck, health and prosperity in the lunar new year and Tet decorative items during the week-long event. Spring Flower FestivalAs in previous years, the Spring Flower Festival will come back at Tao Dan Park in District 1 from February 10 to 21 (the … [Read more...] about Major cultural events in HCM City for Lunar New Year holiday
No one left behind in HCM City
Viet Nam News Trần Vinh Tuyến, Deputy Chairman of HCM City People's Committee talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about the city's resolve to return street pavements to pedestrians. Will you please explain why HCM City has chosen only Nguyên Văn Chiêm Street and Bách Tùng Park as locations allowing street vending? There are several reasons for City authorities to have selected the two streets. For example, Nguyên Văn Chiêm is not a main thoroughfare, but has many offices, parks and convenient coffee shops. So the decision to select Nguyễn Văn Chiêm Street as a street vending location is suitable. Meanwhile, Bách Tùng Diệp Park is a popular venue for people to enjoy its fresh air or go for a stroll. That's why for the time being, HCM authorities have selected Nguyễn Văn Chiêm Street and Bách Tùng Park as two areas to pilot street vending. With this decision, just a hundred households have been given the right to earn a living through street vending. Don't you think that … [Read more...] about No one left behind in HCM City
Bản in : HCM City preparing for elated Tet
Ho Chi Minh City’s people are looking forward to a happy, joyous Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which will last nine days starting from February 15. Decorative touches have made the City’s main streets such as Ham Nghi, Dong Khoi, Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, and Ton Duc Thang, welcoming places for visitors, lightened by millions of LED bulbs forming the shapes of flowers and doves switched on. The Thanh Nien (Youth) Cultural House and the Lao dong (Labour) Cultural Palace in District 1 are hosting young people to pose for photos with various kinds of flowers, especially apricot and peach blossoms, which are typical decorative flowers for Tet, or to seek a piece of calligraphy, which is considered an art of spirit, involving both external and internal beauty. The facilities have planned to house such festive activities as music performances and traditional martial arts festivals. Meanwhile, Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 is preparing for entertainment activities … [Read more...] about Bản in : HCM City preparing for elated Tet