Visitors to the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Kon Tum (VNA) – Anexhibition on cultural heritage of the ASEAN Community opened in the CentralHighlands province of Kon Tum on January 17. The exhibition, which will run untilJanuary 21, is part of activities to commemorate the 2018 Lunar New Year, aswell as the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the105th founding year of Kon Tum province. On showcase are 334 works and 39 itemswhich reflect daily lives, landscapes and culture of the 10 ASEAN nations. Amongthe exhibits are 10 photos that won the 2017 ASEAN Photo contest. The event aims to connect distinctivecultural values of the ASEAN Community and Kon Tum in particular. It is hopedto strengthen the solidarity and friendship of members in the ASEAN Community.-VNA
NDO – The Central Highlands Folk Arts Festival wrapped up in Kon Tum province on March 23 after three days of lively activities. >> Central Highlands folk arts festival features local identities The closing ceremony entertained audience members with the joyful festive atmosphere of Central Highlanders through an ensemble of the Xe Dang ethnic group’s traditional musical instruments, duet singing of the E De people, a gong performance of artisans from Gia Rai and Mo Nong ethnic groups, and a traditional costume display by the K’Ho people. At the ceremony, 43 artisans from ethic minority groups in Kon Tum province were…... [read more]
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Kon Tum (VNA) – Dak Nong commune of Ngoc Hoi district in the CentralHighlands province of Kon Tum has been recognised as a new-style rural area, becomingthe first border locality of the province to receive the title.Dak Nong commune shares a 10km border with Laos. It consists of nine hamletswith 3,800 people, mostly from the ethnic group of Gie Trieng.After five years, all the hamlets have access to electricity and essential infrastructuresuch as transport and irrigation works and schools. The ratio of poorhouseholds fell to 6.2 percent. NguyenHuu Nong, Chairman of the Dak Nong People’s Committee, said the…... [read more]
Sharing 100 kilometresof borderline with Cambodia, Mo Rai commune is located in astrategic area in terms of socio-economic progression and nationaldefence. It is home to around 10,000 households of seven ethnic groups.PM Dung said he hopes the local authorities will keep up theirgood job in implementing economic and socio-cultural tasks so thatlocal residents can enjoy better healthcare, traditional cultures andeducation. National defence and security should be fortifiedto build a border of peace, cooperation and friendship with Cambodia,the leader noted. He also announced that Sa Thay will besplit to form a new district called Nam Sa Thay. The locality will bedivided…... [read more]
The opening of the photo, film exhibition on ASEAN Community in Quang Ninh (Source: vietnamnet.vn)Quang Ninh (VNA) - Over 300 art works and 60 documentary films featuring the ASEAN Community are on display at an exhibition which opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 14.The exhibition, held by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the provincial People’s committee, is part of activities in a government plan of action to popularise ASEAN and the formation of the ASEAN Community as well as the benefits brought by the community.The art works and films were selected from outstanding…... [read more]
Muong ethnic minority Lang house. (Photo: Vietnamnews)Hoa Binh (VNA) – An exhibition themed “Cultural heritages and antiques of Luong Son district” opened at the cultural house of Luong Son district, northern Hoa Binh province, on October 3. Nearly 300 original items and relating documents are on display, such as the remains of two orang-utans dating back 8,000 years, a collection of bronze drums from the Bronze Age of 4,000 years ago and collections of ancient pottery of the Ly, Tran, Le, Nguyen dynasties from the 11th to 19th century.... [read more]
