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The fourth Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups in Central Vietnam 2023 concluded in Binh Dinh on September 10, featuring diverse cultural and sports activities, according to VOV. The Central Ethnic Culture Festival 2023 aims to preserve and promote the cultural essence of the Central region’s ethnic groups within Vietnam’s diverse 54-ethnic community. The festival plays a pivotal role in advancing Vietnamese culture, uniting its people, and contributing to sustainable development. Over 800 artisans, athletes, and performers from 11 teams participated in the festival, which included activities such as art festivals, traditional costume shows, local festival performances, cultural exhibitions, culinary showcases, sports activities, folk games, and tourism activities. Artist troupe from Thua Thien Hue province performs a dance performance. Source: baodantoc.vn For the first time, a tourism presentation was included in the competition, allowing ethnic minority tour gui...

According to VNA, the founding congress of the Vietnamese Women Federation (VWF) in Europe was attended by nearly 400 women representing Vietnamese women’s associations in nearly 20 European countries. The congress took place in Prague, the Czech Republic on September 9. Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Women Federation in Europe and guests. Photo: Tuan Hoang During the congress, the participants discussed the federation’s operation orientations for the next five years. They also focused on measures to support the establishment of organizations for Vietnamese women in countries where such organizations do not exist. Additionally, they discussed how to assist member organizations in developing their own operational plans. The attendees also shared ideas on supporting poor women and orphans in both Vietnam and European countries. A 43-member standing board of the federation was elected during the congress. Nguyen Viet Trieu, the president of the Vietnamese Women’s Ass...

Post office buildings in the United States display a diverse range of architectural styles, from classical characteristics to the unique charm of vernacular design. While often overlooked by visitors, these post offices hold great historical significance. Next time you visit the United States, take a moment to appreciate the role of local post offices and compare them to these five magnificent examples from across the country. Frontenac, New York One of the many small islands on the St. Lawrence River and Eastern Lake Ontario, Round Island was once home to the luxurious New Frontenac Hotel. Although the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1911, its boat-accessible post office still remains. The exact opening date of the Frontenac Post Office is unknown, but it is believed to have opened sometime between 1878 and 1890. This architectural gem is a must-see for anyone interested in stunning designs, just like the most beautiful mansion in New York—and every other state. Charleston, Sou...

The hot-air balloon show will take place during specific time slots from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please note that these times may be adjusted based on weather conditions. The responsibility for organizing the hot-air balloon show using private resources has been assigned to the Department of Culture and Sports by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. During the show, the municipal police will ensure security, as well as traffic and fire safety. In addition, the administration in Thu Duc City will work closely with its subordinates to provide necessary support and create favorable conditions for relevant units in preparation for and execution of the event. They will also assist the municipal police in maintaining security, order, and traffic and fire safety. Furthermore, Ho Chi Minh City has planned a high-altitude fireworks display near the Saigon River Tunnel, which connects Thu Duc City with District 1. Additionally, there will be a low-altitude pyrotec...

The ‘Glorifying Vietnamese Cuisine Culture’ festival is organized to celebrate International Chefs’ Day on October 20 and to honor chefs and the art of cooking. The three-day festival is jointly hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, the Saigon Professional Chefs Guild, and the Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research, and Development Center, and is expected to attract 50,000 visitors. The festival will showcase 120 booths featuring a variety of delicacies to satisfy both residents and visitors. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Nguyen Thi Khanh, chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, emphasized that the festival aims to honor future generations of chefs and those with outstanding achievements in the culinary field. It also aims to inspire young people and women to pursue their passion for cooking. One of the highlights of the festival is the introduction of the first food map of Vietnam, which includes 126 typical dishes from all 63 provinces and citi...

The festival, with the theme “Hello Saitama”, is one of the celebratory events organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu emphasized that the bilateral relationship is currently in its strongest stage of development, with a focus on economic and cultural cooperation, as well as people-to-people exchanges. Vietnamese festivals in Japan have become highly anticipated cultural exchange events for both Japanese friends and the Vietnamese community in Japan, reflecting the close ties between the two countries. The three-day festival features various attractions such as star lanterns, lion dance performances, and mooncakes. Additionally, over 60 booths have been set up to showcase and promote the unique Vietnamese cuisine and handicrafts. Prior to this event, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka also organized a celebration on August 31st to commemorate the...