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Sungha Jung Famous Korean Guitarist to Play in Hanoi this Month

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Korean guitar prodigy Sungha Jung will mesmerize the audience in Hanoi on July 14 as part of the remarkable tour of the Sungha Jung Live in Vietnam 2023.  Korean guitarist Sungha Jung will perform in three cities in Vietnam. Photo: VNFS Sungha Jung is a talented musician who started playing the guitar at a young age. He was inspired by his father and began learning the basics from him. With a strong passion for music, Jung worked hard to improve his skills by playing anything he heard and watching online tutorials. His dedication paid off, as he quickly gained recognition for his incredible guitar playing abilities. Today, Sungha Jung has an impressive 7.1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he continues to captivate audiences with his talent. Jung’s cover of The Pirates of the Caribbean theme song, which has garnered over 64 million views on YouTube, catapulted him to Internet stardom at the age of 12. A prolific composer, Sungha Jung released ...

Hanoi Unveils New Military Museum to Public

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The Museum of General Nguyen Chi Thanh opened its doors for the first time in Hanoi today (July 6), marking the 56th anniversary of the general’s death. The bronze statue of two great generals of Vietnam during the American War (1954-1975): Vo Nguyen Giap (left) and Nguyen Chi Thanh (right) are on display at the General Nguyen Chi Thanh Museum in Hanoi. Photo: VOV General Nguyen Chi Thanh (1914-1967) is considered an excellent disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, who was closely associated with Vietnam’s victories during the struggle against France and the early years of the war against the United States. Valuable documents on the Vietnamese People’s Army General Nguyen Chi Thanh Museum is a non-public museum owned by the family of the late General, located at 81 Tan Nhue Street, Thuy Phuong Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi. The museum is open every week from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 2pm to 5pm. According to Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen C...

Hanoi to Host Contest Celebrating Traditional Performing Arts

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 A troupe is performing ca tru in Hanoi. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times The post Hanoi to Host Contest Celebrating Traditional Performing Arts appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi targets to welcome 12 million visitors in 2022 Hanoi artist glams up dolls with 54 ethnic minority’s attires Vietnam to battle archrivals Thailand in AFF Suzuki Cup semifinal Former petroleum engineer succeeds with organic farming in central Vietnam Exploring Diversity in Vietnam Through Photography Exhibition Discovering new planting season of “national treasure” Ngoc Linh ginseng Can Gio: A green oasis in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam’s Giang Brothers aim to break own Guinness World Record in Spain 10 most outstanding event for Vietnamese culture, education, tourism and sports in 2021 Vietnamese national basketball team’s changes a major boost ahead of SEA Games The Mong’s forest god worship Hanoi to organize fireworks display at single location ...

UNESCO Aiding Hanoi in Preservation of Cultural Heritage

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UNESCO will enhance collaboration with Vietnam and specifically Hanoi to preserve and promote the value of cultural heritage.  Vice Chairwoman of Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha (forth from right) received Firmin Edouard Matoko. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Matoko acknowledged that the UNESCO Office in Hanoi is the most efficient and effective unit in Asia. As Hanoi was awarded the title of City for Peace and became a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Matoko said that Hanoi is a typical success of Vietnam in UNESCO projects, affirming the effectiveness of the UNESCO Hanoi Office. Vice Chairwoman Vu Thu Ha stated that one of Hanoi’s priorities is culture, which is built upon the promotion of the thousand-year tradition of civilization and heroism. The city aims to absorb the cultural essence of humanity, viewing it as an internal force and a powerful spiritual motivation for sustainable development. The post UNESCO Aiding Hanoi in Preservation of Cultural Heri...

Vietnamese Brocades to Take Center Stage at Hanois Cultural Program

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The cultural exchange program with the theme “The Color of Vietnamese Brocade” will last until the end of July at the Vietnam Ethnology Cultural and Tourist Villages (VINACULTO) in Son Tay, a suburb of Hanoi. Little girls of the H’Mong ethnic minority in their gorgeous attires. Photo: Trong Dat Organizers say 100 people from 15 ethnic groups like Nung, Tay, H’Mong, Dao, Muong, Thai and Kho Mu … from 12 provinces and cities nationwide will participate in this ongoing cultural program. The highlight of the festival is the demonstration of brocade weaving of ethnic villages with the theme “The Color of Time”, aiming to preserve the traditional craft – one of the precious folklore treasures of ethnic minorities in Vietnam, according to the organizers. He added that H’Mong brocade weaving is considered one of the most unique ethnic minority crafts in the country. Beautiful H’Mong girls in their colorful costumes are always the center of attention at any mountain festival. T...

Over 1000 People in Thua Thien-Hue Celebrate 9th International Yoga Day

The event, the biggest of its kind in the province so far, was jointly held at Ngo Mon Square in the former imperial city of Hue by the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and Bao Viet Insurance Corporation. Monica Sharma, Director of the Indian Embassy’s Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, highlighted the benefits of yoga in creating harmony between the body, mind, and spirit, and promoting overall well-being. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, emphasized that this event aimed not only to be a sporting event, but also to spread the spirit of living happily, healthily, and positively, thereby making people’s lives more vibrant. In the future, the department will continue to collaborate with the embassy and relevant parties to further promote the development of the Yoga movement. On the occasion, the Bao Viet Insurance Corporation presented 40 bicycles to hardworking students in the area, to encourage them to continue their efforts to overcome difficu...

South Korean National Broadcaster Funds Vietnams First-Ever Film Production

‘Chiem Doat’ is a gripping psychological thriller film that features an outstanding cast including Miu Le, Phuong Anh Dao, Lanh Thanh, Karik, Phuong Thanh, Luong Thuy Linh, and Trong Hai. Directed by Thang Vu and co-written by Tran Khanh Hoang, Choi Hyo Bi, and Kim Sang Woo, this film promises to captivate audiences. The story revolves around a babysitter named My who starts working for a wealthy young family. As the movie progresses, the audience is taken on a thrilling journey where the deep, dark secrets of the family members are revealed. Amidst this, trust begins to form and bonds are created with My. This film holds great significance as a groundbreaking Vietnamese production backed by KBS’ subsidiary, KBS Media, through their Vietnamese production unit, ERS Factory Company Limited. This collaboration represents a major step forward in the cooperation between the Vietnamese and South Korean cinema industries. Notably, KBS Media has previously provided funding for ‘An Di Roi Ke...