The programme featured a cultural space displaying photos of Vietnamese landscapes and culture, as well as typical Vietnamese dishes and folk games, such as toy making and bamboo pole dance.

A performance of Vietnamese martial arts at the programme.

Vietnamese students also brought to the stage beautiful songs, dances, and performances of Vietnamese martial arts.

In his speech, Vuong Dac Thang, a representative from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, hailed the event as a meaningful activity, not only because it was held on the occasion of the Lunar New Year Festival but also because it was staged at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, which has provided training for thousands of Vietnamese students in various technical fields.

He noted students have gained outstanding academic results and have returned to Vietnam and become key leaders at research centres in their motherland.

Xuong Giang festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

BAC GIANG - On February 14 evening (the 5th day of the first lunar month), the municipal Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Fatherland Front Committee of Bac Giang city solemnly organised the festival marking the 597th anniversary of the Xuong Giang Victory and announcing the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognising the Xuong Giang Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Huong Pagoda Festival hosts 30,000 visitors on opening day

The Huong Pagoda Festival, the longest of its kind in Vietnam, began in Huong Son commune in Hanoi’s outlying district of My Duc on February 15 (the 6th day of the first lunar month), welcoming 30,000 visitors.

Association to present 30,000 books to mountainous children in 2024

The Vietnam Writers' Association (VWA) will present 30,000 books to children in mountainous and far-flung areas in 2024, according to VWA President Nguyen Quang Thieu.

Phu Quoc to have first on beach puppet theater in Vietnam​

The Vietnamese puppet art program "Tray Hoi Mua Xuan" (Spring Celebration) will be held in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, aiming to showcase Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage to both domestic and foreign tourists.

Vietnamese Tet Festival in the hearts of foreign friends

“When in Vietnam, do as the Vietnamese do” — that saying is true for many foreigners who are working in the cultural sector in Vietnam. They have served as a “bridge” connecting Vietnam with other foreign countries, and have gradually immersed themselves in the traditional life and customs of the Vietnam people during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Source: VNA