Culture - Sports

The annual southern traditional cake festival will take place in Binh Thuy district, Can Tho City from April 17 to April 21 to both preserve and celebrate southern traditional cakes, whilst simultaneously building a trademark for them.

On March 30, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Phu Quoc Martyrs’ Cemetery, offered incense at Phu Quoc Martyrs' Memorial Temple and inspected the construction site of President Ho Chi Minh's monument in Phu Quoc city, the southern province of Kien Giang.

According to the Government Office, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed on the submission of the dossiers on “Mo Muong” and the “art of Cheo” to UNESCO to seek the inscription of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.

A collection of postage stamps on typical images of the Dien Bien Phu campaign and its victory in the end in 1954 by both the army and people will be issued this April to mark the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7).

Activities at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in April will contribute to promoting and upholding unique traditional cultural values of the ethnic communities, thus attracting tourists during national holidays.

Diverse activities will take place in the northern province of Phu Tho from April 9 to 18 to commemorate Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the nation.

A festival marking the 65th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Cat Hai (March 31, 2024) has taken place in Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong City.

The Institute 69 Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union under President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command has organized a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Monument Area at the Presidential Palace.

A merit announcement ceremony to report to Uncle Ho their results obtained over the past year took place at Area K9 in Hanoi.

The Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the flagship international series of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing, kicked off in Quy Nhon city, the south central province of Binh Dinh on March 30.

Banh mi, bun cha (rice vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) and nem ran (fried spring roll) were among the Vietnamese delicacies introduced at the Francophonie cuisine festival held in Singapore on March 30.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed on the submission of the dossiers on “Mo Muong” and the “art of Cheo” to UNESCO to seek the inscription of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.

An art programme titled “Tay Ninh – Proud Song” will take place at the Square of Ba Den Mountain National Tourism Site in the southern province of Tay Ninh at 20:00 on March 30.

The Lost Recipes – the event to introduce and enjoy lost dishes - aimed to introduce delicious dishes of the coastal areas of Phan Thiet and Binh Thuan, especially old dishes such as Bac Binh duck, braised dried scad fish in Phan Thiet style served with pandan leaf white porridge and sweet potatoes stewed in sugar, scad fish braised with Phan Thiet horn chili, and Phan Thiet beef noodle soup.

Conductor Damiano Guiranna and 45 members of the World Youth Orchestra (WYO), together with 25 members of the Vietnam National Academy of Music Youth Orchestra (VNAMYO) will practice and perform together in Vietnam from March 29 to April 12.

Indian folk dance performance at Hanoi University of Science and Technology has taken place at Hanoi University of Science and Technology following an invitation made by the Embassy of India in Vietnam and the administration of Hanoi.

(CPV) - With the theme "Khau Vai Impression", diverse activities will be held during Khau Vai Phong Luu Market Festival 2024 in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang from May 4 to 5, 2024 (from the 26th to 27th of the third lunar month).

On March 27, the Ministry of Public Security launched the Olympic Running Day for the health of all people at the People’s Police force monument, Hanoi City.

More than 1,500 delegates who are Thai scholars, intellectuals and officials as well as foreign diplomats in Thailand attended a 50-minute musical performance about Vietnam by Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The fourth edition of the French culinary festival entitled "Balade en France 2024" will take place in Hanoi from April 5 to 7.

Eighty international artists of the Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will perform the work under the direction of conductor Olivier Ochanine at the "Symphony no. 1 in D minor". The Sun Symphony Orchestra (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)

(CPV) - The Judging Council of the "Hai Duong Aspiration and Development" Press Award selected 27 excellent works to award, including 3 A prizes, 3 B prizes, 6 C prizes and 15 consolation prizes. The article by reporters from the Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper seized A prize at this award.

The two animated films which were produced jointly by screenwriter Pham Thanh Ha, editor Nguyen Thu Trang and director-painter Bui Manh Quang will be screened on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

Seminar on "Improving order, discipline, responsibility and efficiency in performing their responsibilities and duties as cadres and party members" has been held in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi with the participation of more than 7,600 officials and party members in the district.

Diverse activities to mark the Vietnamese ethnic groups’ culture day will take place in Son Tay town, Hanoi from April 18 to 21.

The Vietnamese Association in Macau has joined the 2024 Macau International Parade for the first time on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to China.

A fireworks display will be held at 30 locations across the capital from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on October 10 to mark its 70th Liberation Day.

The Embassy of India will coordinate with the Yoga Federation of Vietnam (VYF) to organize the second Summer Yoga Festival in Ha Long City of northern Quang Ninh province on May 25 - 26.

A conference on studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics and style in 2024 – 2025 was held by Quy Nhon City Party Committee on March 22.

150 photos are on display at a photo exhibition entitled “From Dien Bien Phu in 1954 to Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the Air in 1972,” in the northern province of Dien Bien from March 22-27 as an activity to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).