The film "Dao cua dan ngu cu” (or ‘The Way Station’) by director Hong Anh was honored on November 11, with the Efebo D’Oro Miglior film tratto da un libro (Best film based on a book) at the International Efebo d'Oro (Golden Efebo) Award’ award ceremony.
A scene from the film
"The Way Station”.
The International Efebo d’Oro Award, which is organised by
the Research Centre for Cinema and Narrative, was started in November 1978 to
counter the decline of cinema due to television. From its foundation to 2013,
the prize’s ceremony was hosted in the city of Agrigento, then it was moved to
Palermo, Italy.
Every year, the Efebo d’Oro awards a filmmaker for the best
film based on a literary work. The prize has also been officially recognized by
the Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture.
Earlier, the film ‘The Way Station’ received eight
nominations at the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards. It was also
honored with the "Best Film” Award, "Best Actor” for Pham Hong Phuoc and
"Best Director of Photography” for People’s Artists Ly Thai Dung at the ASEAN
International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA Award) 2017 in Malaysia.
It was honoured with the Special Jury Prize at the Eurasia
International Film Festival 2017.
In addition, it also was screened on the Vietnam Night at
the 70th Cannes Film Festival and during a Vietnamese movie week in Spain, May
2017.
The movie is adapted from writer Do Phuoc Tien’s story
titled "Dao cua dan ngu cu” depicting the confusion and uncertainty of the
characters in their journey to look for happiness and the meaning of life.
Source: NDO
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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