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Historic town to host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival

Historic town to host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival

The historic city of Hoi An will re-enact a 17th-century wedding parade held for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro in the old quarter as part of the 14th annual Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival from Aug 18 to 20.

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Childhood Japanese lessons in the heart of Hội An city

When the last rays of late afternoon fell on Hội An, lanterns began glitter all over the old town and a free Japanese class opened in an ancient house on Nguyễn Thái Học street.

Réhahn brings vietnam to France

Réhahn brings vietnam to France

The exhibition of photographer Réhahn has started at the Caen Expo Congres, Normandy, France since Sept 16th, on the theme of Precieux Héritage du Vietnam - Vietnamese precious heritage. The exhibition is well-organized with a perfect combination of costumes and photographs in order to give the audiences a new look at the beauty of the country and the people of Vietnam.

15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Hoi An  880

15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Hoi An

Hội An is an ancient city located in central coast of Vietnam. This ancient town is well known for its tranquility and beautiful scenery. Besides the city traditional neighborhood and its beautiful yellow walls, Hoi An also has great beaches, green rice fields that separated by small roads which make it perfect for bicycle rides.

Musicians bring back melodies of old

Musicians bring back melodies of old

Pianist La Vinh Hoang, 49, who is the third generation of a music family in Hoi An, and his friends have revived Cung Dan Xua (Old Melody)band and live music performances in the ancient city.

Establish the traditional craft and folk art center of Hoi An

Establish the traditional craft and folk art center of Hoi An

Hoi An traditional craft and folk art center is expected to open next week, on the occasion of Vietnam Heritage Day (November 23), at House No. 9 Nguyễn Thái Học st, Minh An ward, Hội An (also known as Phi yen old house).

Japan, ancient city host activities

Japan, ancient city host activities

The ancient city will host the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival with a series of activities from August 28 to 30, Hoi An's culture centre said yesterday.

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Hoi An to develop carpentry village

The Hoi An City People's Committee has approved a plan to develop craft and tourism in Kim Bong carpentry village, which is famous for its skilled carpenters and beautiful carpentry products.

Japanese tourists join boat race in Hoi An

Japanese tourists join boat race in Hoi An

Together with rowers of Hoi An old quarters, Japanese tourists experienced an interesting boat race on Hoai River, with the encouragement of both local people and tourists.

Ongoing Quang Nam Festival to feature more exciting events

Ongoing Quang Nam Festival to feature more exciting events

A program titled “ASEAN and South Korean art convergence”, part of the 2013 Quang Nam Festival, showcased dazzling traditional music performances by art troupes f-rom nine ASEAN countries and South Korea. The festival runs till June 26 and promises more exciting events to come.

Vietnam-ASEAN cultural heritage space opens

Vietnam-ASEAN cultural heritage space opens

A six-day exhibition titled “Vietnam – ASEAN cultural heritage space” kicked off in Hoi An city, central Quang Nam province, on June 21.

Quang Nam Heritage Festival kicked off

Quang Nam Heritage Festival kicked off

The 5th Quang Nam Heritage Festival opened in Hoi An City, Quang Nam province on June 22nd in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, UNESCO General Director Irina Bokova, representatives of 73 countries and territories worldwide and thousands of Vietnamese and international visitors.

Hoi An gets set to host regional choir competition

Hoi An gets set to host regional choir competition

More than 300 artists f-rom 11 troupes f-rom Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan have registered to take part in the 3rd Viet Nam International Choir Competition in Hoi An City on June 20-21, the city's Culture and Information Centre said yesterday.

Hoi An to host Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2013

Hoi An to host Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2013

The 3rd Miss Ethnic Vietnam pageant will commence in the central Quang Nam province's Hoi An ancient town in May.

Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange promoted

Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange promoted

The 10th Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange opened in Hoi An ancient city, the central province of Quang Nam, on August 24, as part of activities to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Sword skills on show in Hoi An

Sword skills on show in Hoi An

Japanese artists will demonstrate a traditional sword performance at the Japanese Bridge in the annual Hoi An-Japan Cultural Festival next month.

“Hoi An Day in HCMC”: Whe-re the youths find their roots

“Hoi An Day in HCMC”: Whe-re the youths find their roots

A two-day cultural event titled “Hoi An Day in Ho Chi Minh City 2012” just kicked off on February 10, attended by a large number of young people who want to know more about Vietnamese tradition.

Hoi An ancient houses host art exhibitions

Hoi An ancient houses host art exhibitions

Two exhibitions on souvenirs, paintings and statues are on at two ancient houses in the World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province on the central coast.



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