The programme will feature a rural market recreating the distinctive space of an open-air market in the northern mountainous region, folk songs and dances, and puppetry performances by artists from the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre.

Assorted activities will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism to welcome New Year 2019.

Traditional crafts and cuisine of ethnic groups in the region will also be introduced to visitors at the village, including the forging craft of H’Mong people, weaving craft of the Lao, and the making of five-colour sticky rice of the Dao, among others.

On the eve of New Year 2019, a programme entitled ‘New Year Pine Tree’ was staged at the Vietnam Central Circus by the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi.

Children at the event were entertained with circus acts and short plays which were adapted from popular fairy tales. They were also invited to decorate the pine tree and join puzzle competitions.

In the ancient town of Hoi An, Quang Nam province, 3,000 colorful lanterns will be lit up on the evening of December 31 during a programme to ring in New Year 2019. The programme will also include a sparkling firework display, music, and folk games.

Various activities of culture, art and sports held to welcome New Year 2019

(BGO) – The national holiday will start from December 29, 2018, till January 1, 2019, on the occasion of New Year 2019. Various exciting activities of culture, art and sports are scheduled across the northern province of Bac Giang. 

 

Many activities at Bac Giang Spring Festival and Tourism - Culture Week 2019

(BGO) - From February 14-20, 2019 (from the 10th to 16th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Pig), in Bac Giang province, the Spring Festival and Tourism – Culture Week 2019 will take place with the theme "Discovering the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu".

 

Contest promotes books about history and culture of Bac Giang city

(BGO) – On December 18, the Center of Culture and Sports coordinated with the Division of Education and Training in Bac Giang city to organize the “Book introduction and promotion” contest themed “History and Culture in Bac Giang city”. 

 

Ho Chi Minh City named among world’s culture destinations for 2019

Travel website Culture Trip has released a new listing of best places for a culture trip, and it includes Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Kon Tum Provincial Culture Week features many activities

The Kon Tum provincial Culture-Tourism Week opened on December 14 in Kon Tum City, featuring many cultural activities of ethnic groups who live in the Central Highlands, such as gong dances, traditional costumes and cuisine.

 

Source: NDO