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The legend of the Christmas tree has several interesting stories that have been passed down through the centuries. At the moment of the birth of Christ, one myth says that every tree bore perfect fruit to bear tribute and honor to the Lord except the lowly
fir tree. This tree was ashamed of his stature until the Lord approached him and caused him to sparkle with light.One enchanting tale holds that a poor family generously took in a needy child near Christmas. This child was in fact the Christ Child. To repay this family for their kindness the child created a small lit fir tree outside the home to light the way for other weary travelers in need of blessing.
The unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in Phu Tho province, Vietnam has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Pop star My Tam won Best Asian Singer at the annual Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), becoming the first Vietnamese artist to win an award at the prestigious event held in Hong Kong.
Vietnamese male model Truong Nam Thanh was ranked among the top 10 at the Mr. World 2013 contest in Kent County Showground in Kent in England on November 25.
Vietnamese artists won one gold and five silver medals at the 4th International Circus Festival in Hanoi on November 21.
Three Vietnamese films were selected for viewing in 13 well-known universities in the US in November as part of a project called ‘We are Filmmakers’ by the Center for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents under the Vietnam Cinematography Association.
Vietnamese Buddhists Monday presented the first jade statue of King Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308), considered the founder of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism, in the southern province of Dong Nai.
Universities in the US are screening five short films from Vietnam this month, as well as holding question and answer sessions for local audiences to interact with the young Vietnamese directors.
A tragedy of epic proportions is coming to stages in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Shakespeare’s “King Lear” is being presented in Vietnam by TNT Theater, a company famous for producing many successful stage adaptations of the Bard’s creations in Europe and Asia.
The tourism high season kicked off last month, but few foreign visitors have come to Vietnam so far.
The economic crisis in some main markets like the US and Europe is a cause, but persistent problems like high prices and poor tourism promotion are also to blame, industry insiders said.
‘‘Cai Luong Festival 2012’ will be organized in the southern province of Dong Nai from October 20 to November 3, in which 22 groups will perform in 27 stage plays.
In the cai luong arts in the South, there are many fine names associated with the talented artists such as: King of cai luong singing Ut Tra On, King of funny cai luong singing Van Huong, King of xang xe tune Minh Chi, Emperor of plastic disk Tan Tai, Queen of sadness Ut Bach Lan, Queen of stage Thanh Nga, Queen of Chinese drama My Chau ... for all the mentioned artists, one of the main measurements to crown them is their talent in vong co singing. In other words, on the opera stage, the vong co song is considered the "backbone". Launched more than 90 years ago, to the present though opera is in difficulty, the vong co songs seem to remain healthy and continue to develop. Why? Because the vong co song has its own magic.
A week-long lantern display at Hcm City’s tallest building will showcase the work of local amateur and professional artists in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Trieu Trung Kien was born and grew up in an artistic traditional family. His mother is a cai luong artist of the Vietnam National Cai luong Theatre. His father is a director. When he was a child, he desired to become an artist. He started to perform on stage at the age of 7
The following three singers, each of whom is Vietnamese traditional music performer, one after another, brightened up and beautified the already popular theatrical arts of Cai Luong (Southern traditional folk plays). Three different characters, three singing voices, three completely different performing styles, yet they have two things in common – each became famous at a young age, and each possessed a unique talent that led them to their most glorious standings within the entertainment industry.
Up until now none of them have been awarded any titles in singing Vong Co (the singing component of Cai Luong), but no one can deny that their voices helped make Vong Co more popular than ever
Alexander M. Cannon, a young American music professor, has been researching about don ca tai tu (a traditional southern Vietnamese music genre) in Ho Chi Minh City.
People’s Artist Kim Cuong, the well-known veteran drama actress has released a picture book featuring photos taken from popular dramas like La Sau Rieng (Durian Leaf), Bong Hong Cai Ao (Rose on your Pocket) and Huyen Thoai Me (Mother’s Legend) on the occasion of Vu Lan Festival.
Young filmmakers show they are unafraid of tough topics and the challenge of reviving moribund industries.
Scenes from Dai chien Bach Dang (Bach Dang battle). The cartoon, which blends 2D and 3D techniques, depicts scenes from the famous naval battle that took place on the Bach Dang River in northern Vietnam in CE938 against the invading army from southern China’s Han state.
Suspension lifted for Vietnam singers who skipped diplomatic show
Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 20Vietnam’s art police have lifted temporary performance bans against two singers who were punished last month for skipping a diplomatic performance in Laos without permission, Dan Tri reported.
The play belongs to past theme, but still imbues with breath of present life...
When the country has invaders, Nguyen Thanh, Tran Hieu Tu and Tran Hieu Nghia take leave of their families to set off to go to war.