The programme, entitled “The quintessence of Vietnam”, featured various activities that attracted a large number of overseas Vietnamese and French people.

An art performance at the programme.

Art performances promoting Vietnamese folk and contemporary music were the most notable activities during the programme. They were directed by musician Hoang Thu Trang, President of Art Space – an association for the development of educational, art and cultural exchange activities for children in France.

The highlight of the programme was an art fest with the participation of nearly 100 Vietnamese French adults and children. The event enchanted audiences thanks to the unique performances featuring Vietnamese culture, including the dances of the Central Highland gongs, traditional fans and non la (conical hats), martial arts and modern folk dance of “Tu phu” (Four Realms of Places).

Visitors had the chance to tuck into plenty of traditional food that features over the Tet Festival, such as nem (spring rolls), gio lua (steamed pork roll), banh chung (square glutinous rice cake), xoi xeo (sticky rice), bun bo (beef noodle), and mut (jam), as well as join in traditional folk games.

In addition, visitors were awe-struck by the Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dresses) show featuring 20 gorgeous girls with different nationalities including: Vietnam, France, Mexico, Colombia.

According to the organising board, the programme attracated more than 1,500 visitors to the traditional Tet market and over 600 audience members to the art performances.

Culture-tourism week underway in Bac Giang province

A culture and tourism week is taking place in the northern province of Bac Giang from January 29 to February 12 under the theme “Bac Giang – the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu”.

2020 Culture – Tourism Week opens in Bac Giang

(BGO) – On January 29, the Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee formally opened the 2020 Culture – Tourism Week.

Agriculture under digital era

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Vietnamese culture introduced in Germany’s fair

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Many cultural, sport events to take place on Lunar New Year, Culture and Tourism Week

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Source: VNA