The value of gong culture, a distinctive feature of the Central Highlands region and a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity by UNESCO since 2005, was highlighted at a festival held in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on November 16.
The first Italy-ASEAN Week will take place in Ha Noi from November 17-27, with a string of interesting activities expected to be held.
The 2017 Ho Chi Minh City – Gyeongju World Cultural Festival opened in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on November 11, as part of the activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Viet Nam – the Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic ties.
A festival, honouring the practices related to the worship of the Mother Goddess, was organised at Rung Temple, Long Bien District, Ha Noi from November 9 to 12, by the Thang Long Cultural Heritage Association.
A historical dance performance titled “Promise to 800” on Prince of the Ly Dynasty Ly Long Tuong who fled to the Korean peninsula in the 13th century will be chosen for the opening ceremony of the upcoming HCMC-Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017.
The third Viet Nam-Japan Culture and Trade Exchange is taking place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from November 3 to 5, drawing the participation of nearly 100 businesses from both Viet Nam and Japan.
The traditional Ngo (Khmer boat) race will close the six-day Ooc Om Boc Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang tonight.
A festival featuring the worship of Mother Goddesses will bring many folk artists from across the nation to Ha Noi on November 9-13.
One of the major events of the year hosted by the capital city Ha Noi, the 2017 Tourism Promotion Festival will be held from 3 to 5 November at the Bat Giac House, in the Ly Thai To Flower Garden.
Mai Son Coffee Festival, promoting traditional features and local products, was organised in Mai Son District, Son La Province on October 27.
On October 26, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that the second Green Heritage and Tourism Week will take place in Ha Noi from November 21-23 as part of activities to celebrate Viet Nam Culture Heritage Day (November 23).
Hundreds of artists from 16 art troupes gathered at the second Van singing festival which opened in the northern province of Bac Giang on October 25.