Culture - Society
Concert, dance of contemporary VN works
A special performance featuring Vietnamese contemporary music and dance works will be held at the HCM City Opera House on May 19.
President Hồ souvenirs on display
In 1969 President Hồ Chí Minh offered a French peace activist a woolen kepi hat on a cold evening. The gesture has become part of the lore surrounding the late leader.
Vietnam – Asia silk festival to take place in Hoi An
The Vietnam – Asia silk culture festival is scheduled to run in Hoi An silk village in the central province of Quang Nam between June 11 and 14.
President Ho Chi Minh biopic to be screened
The documentary “Nguyen Ai Quoc-An so o nuoc Phap” (Nguyen Ai Quoc- the unknown in France), featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s activities in France, is set for release on Vietnam Television (VTV)’s VTV Special on May 18 to celebrate the leader’s 127th birthday.
Sen village festival marks President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
The central province of Nghe An is running the Sen Village Festival from May 16-19 in Sen Village in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh, as part of activities to celebrate his 127th birthday.
Singaporean director enthralled by tuồng drama
Doctor Chua Soo Pong from Singapore is directing a work entitled Dưới Bóng Đa Huyền Thoại (The Legendary Banyan Tree) for Việt Nam’s Tuồng Theatre. The performance will be staged at Pohang International Performing Arts Festival in Pohang, South Korea in August.
