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The Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain, a historical and architectural gem located at the foot of Sam Mountain in Nui Sam ward of Chau Doc city, An Giang province, has been recognized for its significant contributions to tourism development in Vietnam. The recognition was given during a forum held in New Delhi by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations and the Global Trade and Technology Council of India, in celebration of UNESCO’s 30th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and India. The temple has played a crucial role in promoting Vietnamese culture to international tourists and has become a must-visit destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. The temple’s traditional festival, held annually from the 23rd to 27th days of the fourth lunar month, is one of its defining characteristics. This recent recognition marks an important milestone in the temple’s journey towards being included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cult...

The cultural event is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France in 2023. French pianist Maxime Zecchini. Photo: Institut Français de Hanoi The musical evening in Hanoi will begin at 8 pm on September 22 at the Alexandre Yersin French International School in Long Bien District. For the first time in Vietnam, French and Vietnamese artists will come together to perform a variety of orchestral music pieces with emotional and masterful techniques. The musical program will commence with the iconic piece “Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix” from the opera “Samson and Delilah” (1877), which is considered the most renowned work among Camille Saint-Saëns’ 13 operas. This will be followed by a trio of classic solo piano works by renowned French composer Claude Debussy, including “Clair de lune” (1905), “La fille aux cheveux de lin” and “La sérénade interrompue” from the 5th Symphony (1910). These musical compositions are expected ...

Foreign singer-songwriters residing in Vietnam will be given the opportunity to exhibit their musical composition and singing skills at the esteemed Tinh Ting Tinh Music Composition and Performance Competition. The competition is jointly organized by VTV8 channel of Vietnam Television and MCM Online, a Joint Stock Company focused on Online Music Copyright. We are pleased to announce that winners of this competition will receive significant cash prizes. The first prize is valued at nearly US$21,000, while the prize for potential foreign contestants is over US$4,000. According to Le Minh Son, a musician who is also the creative director and producer of MCM Online, the competition provides a platform for young and talented musicians. It allows them to showcase their performance skills and promote their unpublished musical works. The competition is a platform for young composers to become professional singer-songwriters. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times MCM Online offers c...

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Lan Trung, head of the Vietnam Association of Linguistics, vice president-general secretary of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese. Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Lan Trung, head of the Vietnam Association of Linguistics, vice president-general secretary of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese shared about Vietnamese language learning of our compatriots abroad. Parents ask questions in Vietnamese, children answer in foreign languages What is the current situation of Vietnamese and foreign languages in Vietnamese families far from the Fatherland? Having lived in Europe for nearly 10 years, alongside overseas Vietnamese, I understand the challenges faced by grandparents and parents when their children and grandchildren cannot speak Vietnamese. It is common for parents to ask their children questions in Vietnamese and receive answers in foreign languages. While they may understand, their pronunciation is of...

Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam shared about the Vietnamese ao ba ba (loose-fitting blouse) and the Southern region. According to Ambassador Saadi Salama, it is important to foster cultural preservation and exploration alongside the development of trade and investment relations with countries, provinces, and cities in the region. The Festival of Ao Ba Ba (loose-fitting blouse) in Hau Giang is scheduled for the year 2023. It promises to offer an excellent platform for international individuals to discover the province’s capabilities in fostering economic growth, trade, and investment opportunities. Saadi Salama, Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam and delegates took photos at the press conference. During the press conference, Ho Thu Anh, vice chairman of Hau Giang Provincial People’s Committee, announced that the festival is part of a series of exemplary events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Hau Giang province (January 1...

Vietnam News Today (September 9): Notable Headlines Vietnam and Laos are collaborating closely for their mutual development, according to a prominent Lao scholar. A prolonged period of rain is currently sweeping through Vietnam. Date: April 7, 2022 Summary: The Foreign Minister of Vietnam recently hosted the Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam for a meeting to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries. During the meeting, both parties expressed their commitment to strengthening ties in various areas such as trade, investment, and tourism. Details: The meeting between the Vietnamese Foreign Minister and the Dutch Ambassador was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi. The two officials discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, with a focus on sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and water management. They also exchanged views on promoting tourism between Vietnam and the Netherlands, and explored opportunities for cultural a...

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2023 will take place from October 13 to 15 in the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake. The festival will feature the participation of designers, ao dai brands, traditional craft villages, and travel agencies from Hanoi and other provinces and cities. Hanoi Tourism’s Ao Dai Festival 2023 is expected to draw a large influx of travelers. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2023 aims to promote travel and attract more domestic and international tourists to Hanoi. It also seeks to preserve and honor the traditional ao dai of the Vietnamese people, as stated by Dang Huong Giang, director of the Hanoi Tourism Department. “Through this event, the city’s tourism industry hopes to facilitate collaboration between Hanoi’s tourism businesses and Ao Dai fashion artisans and designers in order to strengthen promotion, exchange, and cooperation,” she emphasized. According to the plan, the festival will commence...