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Long Tong Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Agriculture and Culture Long Tong, or “going to the field,” is an annual agricultural festival of the Tay ethnic group, a vibrant community of over 1.6 million people residing in Vietnam’s northern mountain region. This unique festival is a celebration of their deep connection to the land and their rich cultural heritage. Held between the 1st and 15th days of the lunar new year, Long Tong is more than just a festival; it is a sacred ritual dedicated to the god of agriculture. Families and communities come together to seek blessings for bountiful crops, prosperity, and good health for the year ahead. The preparations for Long Tong are extensive and begin well before the new year. Each family in the village has a specific role, with the most crucial task being the preparation of the offering tray. This tray is a feast for the gods, including a boiled capon, pig head, grilled fish, and colorful sticky rice. The “con,” a small ball made from...

THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi’s career counseling festivals have played a pivotal role in offering admissions consulting and career guidance to high school seniors and students, with a proven track record of success over the years. Mau Danh Quyen, a student from the Automotive Technology Faculty of the Hanoi College of Electromechanics, shared his experience in an interview with The Hanoi Times , saying, “The festivals effectively bridge the gap between vocational education in Hanoi and the labor market. They inspire younger generations to pursue their career passions and help them align their choices with the realities of the job market.” Quyen was one of the participants at the career counseling event organized by Hanoi’s departments of Education and Training, Home Affairs, and the Hanoi Youth Union on May 11. Through a range of practical activities, the festival connected vocational education in Hanoi with the labor market, offering a unique opportunity for exploration and guidance. ...

“The Ninja Magic Show” is an enchanting recreation of a Japanese folktale about a brother and sister’s courageous stand against a power-hungry king. With their wit and perseverance, the siblings ultimately teach the king an invaluable lesson: that true power lies not in dominance, but in the prosperity and happiness of his people. Japanese and Vietnamese circus artists unite to bring joy to Vietnamese children through their captivating performances. Accompanying the dynamic duo are renowned Japanese actor Hideomi Saiba and musicians Notsu Hisannobu, Hidaka Hayato, and Kagaya Ryotaro, whose melodies bring the show to life. The performance showcases the duo as ninja warriors, complemented by the live music of the Japanese musicians, infusing the show with the spirit of samurai martial artists. The showstopper? Breathtaking leaps by the Japanese ninja characters, giving the illusion of flight. But that’s not all—the performers also engage directly with the young audience,...

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha meets with Dr. Saia Ma’u Piukala, Director of the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization, to discuss global healthcare initiatives and Vietnam’s public health goals. (Photo: VGP/MK) During their meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha expressed Vietnam’s gratitude for the pivotal support provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) in orchestrating global healthcare and public health initiatives. He highlighted the country’s appreciation for the companionship, guidance, and expertise offered by WHO officials and specialists across all realms of healthcare policy and services. Vietnam has particularly benefited from this collaboration during the global pandemic. The timely and effective assistance received from the WHO played a crucial role in helping the country navigate and overcome the crisis. As one of the 15 nations chosen by the WHO for mRNA vaccine technology transfer, Vietnam is now seeking practical suppor...

Image Courtesy: Sarbananda Sonowal’s Page A new chapter in regional connectivity has unfolded with the signing of this contract. Indian Ports and Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who touched down in Tehran on Monday, oversaw the signing of this significant agreement. “Scripting a new chapter in bilateral partnership! Minister @shipmin_india @moayush @sarbanandsonwal witnessed the signing of the long-term contract for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar, between India Ports Global Ltd. & Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran,” tweeted Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Jaiswal highlighted that the contract will enhance regional connectivity and India’s linkages with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Eurasia. Sonowal, after attending the event, expressed his delight on X: “At Tehran, Iran today, I am thrilled to have been a part of the signing of the Long-Term Bilateral Contract on Chabahar Port Operations in the presence...

The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Vietnam is presenting a fantastic opportunity for domestic artists to showcase their creativity and compete for prestigious prizes. The grand prize winner will receive VND500 million (US$19,675), along with a chance to represent Vietnam at the regional level, where they can win up to SGD13,000 (US$9,600). But that’s not all; the winner will also be invited to participate in a special artist residency program, offering a unique opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and network. Original artworks created within the past two years can be submitted to the organizing board from May 7 to August 1. UOB Vietnam CEO Victor Ngo expressed his excitement about the vibrant art scene in Vietnam and the abundance of young talent, as witnessed in the inaugural edition of the competition last year. The organizing board is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that nurtures and showcases Vietnamese artistic talent, making art more accessible and...

The festival, an annual event held in mid-May, provided a chance for foreign communities in Italy to meet and exchange with each other. The Vietnamese booth, showcasing Vietnamese traditional conical hats (non la) and calligraphy art, attracted many visitors, especially youngsters. Visitors had a chance to enjoy Vietnamese ao dai (traditional dress) shows, dragon dances and martial arts performances, as well as traditional dishes of Vietnam. Sergio Vercelli, head of the organising board, expressed delight at the participation of the Vietnamese community in the event as well as impression at their special performances. The festival concluded with a parade to the central square of Borgomanero. It aimed to spread a message of peace, friendship and common development in diversity among all communities not only in Borgomarero but all countries, regions and the whole world. The post Vietnamese culture, image introduced at Italian festival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

Hanoi will organize the 8th Hanoi Book Fair at the Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Street from October 6 to 8.  The space of Hanoi Book Fair 2022. Photo: Hoi sach Ha Noi With the theme “Lighting the Fire of Knowledge-Creating the Future”, the event is one of the activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day (October 10), the 70th anniversary of the Publication, Printing, and Distribution Day (October 10), and to implement the Government’s plan to develop the reading culture in Hanoi. The book fair aims to raise public awareness of the importance of reading in improving knowledge and skills, developing thinking and cultivating personality, and gradually building reading habits in families, schools, agencies, organizations, and communities. The Hanoi Book Fair 2003 is expected to attract the participation of local and international publishers who will present various genres of books in 200 to 250 booths, ranging from comic books, novels, lite...

According to Dinh Tien Dung, vice chairman of the Tuyen Hoa district administration, on March 24 an expedition of the British Royal Cave Association conducted a survey of limestone mountains in Lam Hoa commune where they discovered a pristine cave system. Running for a total length of 3,349m, the caves also feature underground rivers which are completely pristine. They have duly been named Hung Tru 1, Hung Tru 2, Hung Tru 3, Hung Ka Vong 1, and Hung Ka Vong 2. The British experts will continue to make use of boats and other support tools to delve further into the caves in the near future, Dung revealed. British explorers have a history of helping to investigate many caves in Quang Binh province, known as the nation’s kingdom of caves. Experts of the British Royal Cave Association found Son Doong cave in Quang Binh province through a local resident’s tip in 2009. The cave has since been accredited as the world’s largest and most beautiful natural cave by the World Records U...

Deputy Mayor of Nantes city Aymeric Seassau and Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has paid a working visit to Nantes, a western city of the European country, as part of efforts to promote cooperation with French localities, Vietnam News Agency reported. Receiving the ambassador, Deputy Mayor of Nantes Aymeric Seassau spoke highly of Vietnam’s strong economic development and affirmed his city’s wish to seek opportunities for economic partnerships and form twin relations with Vietnamese localities. He also highlighted the dynamism of the Vietnamese community in the Loire-Atlantique region and the Vietnam – Loire-Atlantique Friendship Association, who have held a number of cultural, sports, and tourism activities to help locals learn more about Vietnam, which he described as an increasingly modern and future-oriented country with a vigorous economy. On this occasion, the official gave Thang the original versions of two l...

UGVF President Vuong Huu Nhan speaks at the event. Photo: NDO The General Union of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) on May 13 held a get-together and a photo exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) (January 27, 1973), VNA reported Sunday. UGVF President Vuong Huu Nhan said that the get-together aimed to share memories of a heroic period at the UGVF’s headquarters at No.16 on Petit Musc street, Paris – an important venue for negotiations on the Paris Peace Accords 50 years ago. He emphasized that the patriotic movement of Vietnamese people in France, of which the UGVF at that time was the core, greatly contributed to the agreement signing. At the event, the UGVF introduced file photos featuring negotiation sessions towards the signing of the agreement, and several books on Vietnamese history. Photo: NDO The Paris Peace Accords was the result of the lo...

Although Tung was unsuccessful in his initial two snatch efforts, he managed to score a total of 116-147-263 for all three clean and jerk lifts. That set a new personal record for Tung, who has won twice as an Asian junior champion and is still young enough to lift in the juniors at 19. His teammate Ngo Son Dinh was second on 117-143-260 and earned the silver medal of the men’s 55-kilogram event of the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships, which is taking place in South Korea’s South Gyeongsang Province from May 5 to 13. This screenshot shows Vietnamese 18-year-old Do Tu Tung in action in the men’s 55-kilogram category at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships in South Korea, May 5, 2023. Do Tu Tung, an 18-year-old weightlifter from the northern Vietnamese province of Bac Ninh, has achieved remarkable success both domestically and internationally, winning three gold medals in his first participation in the National Youth and Junior Championships in 2017 and three mo...