Several international performing art troupes will present their performances in Hanoi capital city in early May, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Hanoi (VNA) – Several international performing art troupes will present their performances in Hanoi capital city in early May, acco✱rding to the Ministry of Culture, Sports ♌and Tourism.
Accordingly, the Kuban Cossack Chorus, one of the leading folklore ensembles in Russia will be on stage at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on May 6. The event is to honour the 71st anniversary of Russia’s Victory Day (May 9, 1945- May 89, 2016).
Founded in 1811, the Kuban Cossack Chorus has been an emblem and the pride of Russia’s traditional arts. It was the Voice of the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014.
On May 7, a traditional dance group from Sri Lanka will be on stage at Hong Ha Theatre, presenting a series of iconic performing arts including traditional ritual dances of Kandya, Sabaragamuwa and Low country.
Artists from Colombia’s Chango Foundation (Fundación de Música del Pacifico Changó) will entertain capital audiences with traditional folk music and dances at the Cong Nhan (Workers) Theatre on May 4.
Founded in 2004, Chango aims to preserve, strengthen and spread traditional music from Colombia’s South Pacific Coast. The group’s music, which includes pango, patacore and caramba, among many other genres, reflects the unique cultural makeup of the region, including its African influence.
Chango has been recognised for their involvement in international music festivals, including the International Festival of Currulao. Currently the group works in six municipalities in Colombia with more than 2,500 young talented people.-VNA
Two art troupes from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will hold shows at Vietnam Youth Theatre, treating local audiences to impressive puppetry performances from February 19-23.
Vietnamese audiences will be enchanted with several resplendent and lissome dances from the Republic of Korea ’s traditional dance group Yun Myung Hwa Ensemble.
Over 200 dancers will stage a flash mob bikini performance on April 30 during the opening ceremony of a beach festival at Eastern Park in central Da Nang city, which lasts until May 5.
The 2016 Ha Long Carnival art performance, themed “Convergence and Pervasiveness”, took place in Ha Long city of northern Quang Ninh province on April 30.
A number of art performances by both domestic and foreign artists were organised at different stages of the ongoing Hue Festival in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on May 1.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners.
