Hanoi Soundwalk, a strange story of street sounds

Hanoi Soundwalk, a strange story of street sounds

(VOVworld) - Sounds typical of the old Hanoi have been revived at the “Hanoi Soundwalk” by a number of electronic artists. This ear-oriented art show was part of the fringe of the Hanoi Sound Stuff Festival and is part of the “Locative Audio” project, which has been taking place in 11 cities around the world. Bui Hang reports:

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A play ground for history lovers

A play ground for history lovers

(VOVworld) - 2 months since its establishment, the voluntary club of Vietnam National Museum of History has attracted many young people. The club has become a bridge linking the public and the museum.

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Book festival opens in Hanoi

Book festival opens in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - Over 15,000 titles covering a wide variety of fields were introduced to readers during a book festival that took place in Hanoi over the past three days. The event co-organised by the Thai Ha Books Company and the Indochina Plaza Trade Center, aims to encourage young people to develop the habit of reading and create an opportunity for...

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Vietnam’s ancient tradition of Xoan singing

Vietnam’s ancient tradition of Xoan singing

(VOVworld) – Each year, in the third lunar month when the atmosphere of the Hung Kings’ Temple Festival is felt on every corner of Phu Tho, Xoan singing is heard in the communes. Xoan singing has been recognized by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural heritage.

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Vietnamese students respond to 2013 Earth Hour

Vietnamese students respond to 2013 Earth Hour

(VOVwrld) – “Earth Hour”, a global campaign against climate change launched annually always receives everyone’s support. This year’s campaign, themed “You and I, Together we act”, has a number of significant activities such as bicycle riding in response to Earth Hour, turning off lights on a national scale.

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Japanese culture space in Hanoi

Japanese culture space in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Hundreds of Japanese traditional dolls are on display at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi. This event is a curtain raiser for the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Year.

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2013 Red Spring festival: Humanity for community

2013 Red Spring festival: Humanity for community

(VOV) - Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan last Sunday launched 2013 Red Spring festival under the theme “Share Red Blood – Give Hope”. The blood donation campaign is held annually to save lives and build a healthier community. VOV reporter Thu Hang looks at the campaign in an article entitled “Humanity for community”.

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Visiting the land of Quan Ho folk singing

Visiting the land of Quan Ho folk singing

(VOVworld) – Crowded, bustling, and imbued with traditional festivals are what visitors feel when they come to this year’s Lim festival in Lim town, Bac Ninh province. Attending Lim festival means you’re coming to the world of folk games and Quan ho folk songs where couples of male and female vocalists are beautiful in “tu than” or four-panel traditional dresses...

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