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ASEAN Family Day 2019 Held In Ha Noi
The staff of the embassies of ASEAN member states in Hanoi and their families joined a host of activities in Ha Noi on August 18 within the framework of ASEAN Family Day 2019.
Co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH), the event also saw the participation of representatives from the bloc’s 16 partners in Hanoi.
In his opening speech, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said after more than half a century of development, the 10-member ASEAN has become a community of peace and prosperity as well as a trustworthy partner in the region and in the world.
As the bloc is implementing its 2025 ASEAN Community Vision with a focus on the people, the ASEAN Family Day is an opportunity to further boost friendship, solidarity and cooperation, he added.
After the opening ceremony, nearly 200 participants cycled together across a 10-km distance to demonstrate their concerted strength, determination and mutual support, which are considered a tradition of Southeast Asian nations.
They then engaged in sports and musical exchanges, folk games, and a food festival.
In his opening speech, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said after more than half a century of development, the 10-member ASEAN has become a community of peace and prosperity as well as a trustworthy partner in the region and in the world.
As the bloc is implementing its 2025 ASEAN Community Vision with a focus on the people, the ASEAN Family Day is an opportunity to further boost friendship, solidarity and cooperation, he added.
After the opening ceremony, nearly 200 participants cycled together across a 10-km distance to demonstrate their concerted strength, determination and mutual support, which are considered a tradition of Southeast Asian nations.
They then engaged in sports and musical exchanges, folk games, and a food festival.
Destination Highlights
Culture-tourism Village To Host Activities Marking National Day
A wide range of activities will take place at the Culture-Tourism Village for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi’s outskirts from August 30 to September 30 to celebrate the 74th anniversary of National Day (September 2), according to the village’s management board.
About 300 people representing 15 ethnic groups, along with artists and students, will participate in month-long programme.
The highlight of the programme is a mountainous market from Meo Vac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, featuring local products, cuisines and traditional culture.
Ethnic minority groups in Ha Giang like Giay, Lo Lo and Mong will also introduce their traditional arts and rituals during the programme.
Visitors to the village on this occasion will have a chance to enjoy special art performances staged by artists from the Central Highlands region and the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre.
The highlight of the programme is a mountainous market from Meo Vac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, featuring local products, cuisines and traditional culture.
Ethnic minority groups in Ha Giang like Giay, Lo Lo and Mong will also introduce their traditional arts and rituals during the programme.
Visitors to the village on this occasion will have a chance to enjoy special art performances staged by artists from the Central Highlands region and the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre.
Twenty Countries To Join Hue Festival 2020
The 11th Hue Festival under the theme “Cultural heritage with integration and development” and the slogan “Hue is always new” will be held in Hue City from April 1 to 6, 2020, attracting artists from 20 countries.
The event will mark 20 years since the Hue Festival was incepted.
The participating countries are from five continents, namely South Korea, China, Israel, Singapore and the Philippines (Asia), France, Belgium, Russia, England, Italy, Denmark and Hungary (Europe), the U.S., Colombia, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and Chile (Americas), Australia (Oceania), and Egypt (Africa).
Attending the festival will be national and private art troupes, singers, and art troupes of Ha Noi, Hue, and HCMC.
The Hue Festival 2020 will feature a host of exciting activities including carnivals, ao dai (Viet Nam’s traditional dress) shows, food fairs, and art performances.
The participating countries are from five continents, namely South Korea, China, Israel, Singapore and the Philippines (Asia), France, Belgium, Russia, England, Italy, Denmark and Hungary (Europe), the U.S., Colombia, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and Chile (Americas), Australia (Oceania), and Egypt (Africa).
Attending the festival will be national and private art troupes, singers, and art troupes of Ha Noi, Hue, and HCMC.
The Hue Festival 2020 will feature a host of exciting activities including carnivals, ao dai (Viet Nam’s traditional dress) shows, food fairs, and art performances.
Travel Updates
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