Posts Tagged ‘ Ethnic Groups ’

One-night show to feature traditional music from 54 ethnic groups 

August 26, 2011
One-night show to feature traditional music from 54 ethnic groups 

Traditional music performed in Huong sac Viet Nam The fourth Huong sac Viet Nam (Vietnam’s scent and beauty) will take place in Hanoi on Sept 10 to promote the country’s traditional, folk music and other “specialties” in art and culture.   The one-night show will feature traditional music of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam as [...]

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The museum for everyone 

May 8, 2011
The museum for everyone 

  A life-sized replica of a Jarai burial ground in the outdoor viewing area at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Many foreigners make the mistake of thinking about Vietnam as a homogenous nation, comprised of a single race of people. In fact, it is home to a variegated tapestry of cultures—54 ethnic minorities [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 21/1

January 21, 2010
POLITICS IN BRIEF 21/1

Vietnam seeks WIPO assistance; French Ambassador honoured for educational contributions; Dominican party names office after Ho Chi Minh; Vietnam, Algeria promote friendship, cooperation Vietnam seeks WIPO assistance  Vietnam hopes to receive more assistance from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), especially to finalise its legal system on intellectual property (IP) and train IP officials.State President [...]

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Sartorial failings

January 17, 2010
Sartorial failings

The much vaunted ao dai has yet to come into its own at international beauty contests.  Models perform in ao dai at the 21st Charming Vietnam Gala on New Year’s Eve. The ao daihas always been the first choice of the nation’s female representatives at globalbeauty contests.The ao dai is more than a national dress.It [...]

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LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 8/12

December 9, 2009
LIFESTYLE IN BRIEF 8/12

Male model in Mr International; Ethnic arts, literature awards; Wood-block paintings on display Vietnamese model Vinh Thuy. – File PhotoThe 1.85m tall, 103-77-99 male model is confident and thinks he will have an impact on the disco night and talent competition where he will play the piano.Hair designer Tan The Gioi and image director Long [...]

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Geopark hopes to become tourist hotspot

November 22, 2009
Geopark hopes to become tourist hotspot

Dong Van stone plateau is well-known for its lack of water resources. Geographer Vu Cao Minh, who has spent many years conducting research in the area, talks about the area’s potential for tourism. Is there anything unique about Dong Van stone plateau?Dong Van stone plateau is about 150km from the northern mountain province town of [...]

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International gong festival begins

November 13, 2009
International gong festival begins

Sixty gong troupes from five Asian countries and 24 cities and provinces in Viet Nam kicked off the first International Gong Festival in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai. Gong troupes from Viet Nam and other Asian countries perform at the first international Gong Festival in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai. (Photo: [...]

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Cultural preservation deemed success

October 5, 2009
Cultural preservation deemed success

LookAtVietnam – The nation’s programme on preserving and developing culture during the 2006-10 period has been successful, particularly in mountainous, The Het Cha festival of the Thai Trang ethnic minority group is among the results of efforts being made to preserve and develop the culture of ethnic minorities.The council has discussed the programme and the [...]

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Sa Pa, a natural mosaic

August 10, 2009
Sa Pa, a natural mosaic

Boasting sublime unspoiled beauty, from rolling verdant hills to spectacular terraced fields, Sa Pa is a mix of natural wonder. Near the Chinese border in the northwest province of Lao Cai and around 376 kilometers from Hanoi, Sa Pa, founded as a scenic resort by the French in 1903, is best known for its wild, [...]

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Plan to educate smallest ethnic groups

August 3, 2009
Plan to educate smallest ethnic groups

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is building an education development master plan for the country’s smallest ethnic minority groups. Students at a classroom in Muong Nhe rural district of Dien Bien.LookAtVietnam – The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is building an education development master plan for the country’s smallest ethnic minority groups.The [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...