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Xoan singing, a traditional Vietnamese folk music genre, was included on the UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List in 2011 due to a decline in its appreciation, especially among the younger generation. Efforts made by local communities and national authorities have successfully revived and preserved Xoan singing. In Phuong Lau Commune, Viet Tri City, elders are passing down the art of Xoan singing to the younger generation in a small house located in Xoan An Thai Ward. Bui Viet Hao and Bui Nhu Quynh, both born into a family of Xoan singers, were introduced to the art at an early age by their grandparents and mother. Having developed a passion for Xoan singing, they now perform the music genre in various places and are eager to preserve it for future generations. Phu Tho province has played a significant role in promoting and preserving Xoan singing. Over 100 successors have been trained in the province, capable of teaching Xoan singing. In local villages, three generations of singers ca...

Keating and Epik High have been officially announced as performers at Hay Fest 2023, which will take place at Yen So Park in Hoang Mai District, the capital city of Vietnam on September 29 and 30. Following the announcement of the lineup, Tablo, Mithra, and DJ TuKutz, the three members of Epik High, who debuted in 2003, expressed their excitement by sharing the group’s poster on Instagram with the caption, “HANOI, are you ready?” This upcoming show in September will be the South Korean trio’s first-ever performance in Vietnam. This file picture shows K-pop group Epik High. Photo: Yonhap News Agency In addition to Epik High, fans from the Millennial generation are eagerly awaiting performances by Ronan Keating, who gained fame as part of the Irish boy band Boyzone, which had numerous hits in the 1990s and sold 25 million records worldwide by 2013. The group was active from 1993 to 2000, took a hiatus from 2001 to 2007, and then reformed in 2007. It was announced in 2018...

Le Thi Hong Minh, the chairwoman of the Khanh Hoa Culinary Culture Association, announced on Tuesday that the association organized a culinary exchange program to showcase the exquisite delicacies of Nha Trang City to the participants. Representatives from Indonesia’s leading travel firms recently embarked on a familiarization trip, visiting various hotels, restaurants, and popular tourist attractions in the city. Throughout their stay from Sunday to Tuesday, they had the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks such as the Ba Ponagar Tower cluster, Hon Chong (Husband Islet), and the Truong Son Craft Village. Kevin from Indonesia’s Avia Tour Company believes that Vietnam should enhance its cultural and spiritual tourism, given the presence of a diverse range of stunning towers and temples in the country. Island tours in Nha Trang City should be centered around entertainment and relaxation tourism offerings, much like Bali Island. According to statistics, a significant majority, comp...

An individual named An returned to Vietnam from the United States to attend a prestigious event. The event drew the participation of both the cast and crew of the movie, along with members of the local film industry. The press briefing was captivated by the presentation of the prestigious Golden Camera award. “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” is a Vietnamese film that has recently made its debut at the prestigious 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Following its successful screening at the festival, the movie is now set to be showcased in Vietnam for local audiences to enjoy. Film director Tran Anh Hung (L), actress Tran Nu Yen Khe (R), and film director Cao Trung Hieu attend the premiere of ‘Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell.’ Photo : Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Tran Anh Hung, a French film director of Vietnamese origin, was awarded the Best Director prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘The Pot-au-Feu’ (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant). He expressed the significance of the scr...

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper recently attended the inauguration ceremony of three classrooms at Hoa Dinh Tay elementary school in the south central province of Phu Yen. The classrooms were funded by the PP23. These three classrooms, with a total area of about 107m2, were constructed by 29 members of the PP23 construction team in 47 consecutive days from July 2023 onwards. The team also improved the courtyard and the concrete road leading to the classrooms to enhance safety for students. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi According to Ambassador Knapper, these new classrooms are a testament to the 28-year bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam. While the classrooms themselves are functional and sustainable, it is the teachers and students who give meaning and purpose to this building. “The new classrooms will contribute to improving learning opportunities for the children of Phu ...