The festival was co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee in Vinh Phuc province from April 19 – 22 at Vinh Phuc provincial Theater, drawing the participation from 28 art troops from the provinces and cities with 168 performances.

“Chan ly trong toi” repertoire by singers Duc Hoi and Trieu Lua is awarded gold medal.

At the event, the artists, actors and actresses performed many special repertoires which were staged elaborately and magnificently to praise the Party, late President Ho Chi Minh, patriotism as well as the national’s tradition of indomitable struggle in the resistance wars and in the cause of country construction among others.

Bac Giang art troop introduced artshow themed “Ever-resounding song about the revolution”, consisting of 6 repertoires. The gold medal was awarded to the repertoire “Chan ly trong toi or My truth” performed by singers Trieu Lua and Duc Hoi. The silver medal was presented to repertoire “Bao noi len roi or The rising storm” performed by group of male singers and dancers.

With outstanding performance, the Organization Board awarded collective silver prize for Bac Giang art troop.

Hanoi’s ‘Ca tru’ singing and Giong festival to be introduced at Hung Kings Temple Festival

‘Ca tru’ (ceremonial singing) and traditional Giong festival - two UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages of Hanoi, will be introduced to visitors within the framework of Hung Kings Temple Festival, which is taking place in Phu Tho province from April 20 to 29.

Newly released Netflix film to promote Vietnam’s beauty to international viewers

Images of an impressive and enchanting Vietnam will be introduced to audiences of 190 countries and territories worldwide through the film ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’, which will be streamed on Netflix on April 21.

Then singing - special ritual practice of ethnic minority groups

“Then” is an essential ritual practice in the spiritual life of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority groups in the north of Vietnam.

UNESCO official hails Vietnam’s role in protecting intangible cultural heritages

Vietnam has played an active role in implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003 Convention) in both international and national scales, stated Chief of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Section of UNESCO and Secretary of the 2003 Convention Tim Curtis.

Pilgrimage to ancient Vinh Nghiem pagoda

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda was built in the Ly Dynasty in the 11th century under the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028) in the village of Duc La, Tri Yen Commune, Yen Dung District, about 80km from Hanoi. The pagoda is considered the first Buddhism university of Vietnam, and the place of origin for Truc Lam Zen Buddhism, playing an important role in the history of Buddhism in Vietnam general and in the Tran Dynasty in particular.