Speaking at the event, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar underlined the importance of Israel-Vietnam diplomatic relations, adding that cultural exchange events and art performances have enhanced bilateral relations.

Israeli folk dancing troupe Hora Shemesh.

The programme featured performances of Israel’s folk dancing troupe Hora Shemesh and Vietnam’s bamboo ensemble Suc Song Moi (New Vitality).

Established 25 years ago, Hora Shemesh, a large dance troupe, is renowned for their colourful costumes and uplifting music. Through their art, they paint an interesting picture of Israeli culture and life.

The main themes in the troupe’s performances are family love, the characters of the Bible and humour.

Under the guidance of young conductor Dong Quang Vinh, the nation’s first all-bamboo ensemble Suc Song Moi performed a symphonically orchestrated repertoire with only bamboo instruments at the event.

Hoi An ancient city hosts second latern night festival in Germany

The ancient city of Hoi An kicked off the second Hoi An lantern festival at Marktplatz Square in Wernigerode, its German twin town, on August 24 to mark the 5th anniversary of cooperation between the two cities.

Festival introduces northwestern region’s ethnic culture

Traditional cultural values of ethnic communities in the northwestern region are being introduced at a festival which opened in Son La city of Son La province on August 18.

Bac Giang team bags silver at National Phu Dong Sports Festival’s football championship for student

(BGO) – After 7 days of competition, the final round of Football Championship, the 17th Nestlé Milo Cup under the National Phu Dong Sports Festival for primary and secondary students launched by the Ministry of Education and Training and the People’s Committee in Dong Thap province successfully ended in August 13.

Linh Son Thanh Mau festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

A ceremony was held in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 14 to announce the recognition of Linh Son Thanh Mau (Mother Goddess of the Mountain) festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Hanoi's artists honoured at festival in RoK

The Hanoi Drama Theatre won four prizes at the Pohang Bada International Theatre Festival in the Republic of Korea early this month.

Source: VNA