Vietnam’s cultural identities were introduced at the 2018 ASEAN Family Day, which was held in Ankara, Turkey, on November 10.
Ambassadors and their
spouses at the 2018 ASEAN Family Day in Ankara.
The event featured the participation of Ambassadors as well
as staff members and their families from the embassies of seven ASEAN countries
in Ankara, including Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Vietnamese Embassy in Ankara
displayed traditional handicrafts, such as Dong Ho paintings, lacquer paintings
and water puppetry.
In addition, visitors to
Vietnam’s booths were introduced to the country’s history, culture and
socio-economic development achievements as well as Vietnam – Turkey diplomatic
relations.
Friends from other ASEAN
countries were also interested in Vietnamese food, notably‘pho bo’(noodle
with beef),‘che dau xanh’(sweet green bean soup) and‘che
bi ngo’(sweet pumpkin soup).
ASEAN Family Day is an annual event organised by the
ASEAN Ankara Committee (AAC), aiming to enhance the solidarity and cohesion
among the community in Ankara.
Source: NDO
Hoa Binh province has carried out multiple programmes and initiatives to revive its cultural heritage which has gradually fallen into oblivion through the ebbs and flows of history.
The most prominent and defining feature in the prehistoric era of Hoa Binh is the Hoa Binh Culture. The Culture was first discovered in Hoa Binh. The significant prehistoric culture represents not only Vietnam but also Southeast Asia and southern China. Through excavations of cave sites in the limestone regions of Hoa Binh, French archaeologist M. Colani introduced the world to a "Stone Age in Hoa Binh province – Northern Vietnam" in 1927. On January 30, 1932, the First Congress of Far Eastern Prehistorians, held in Hanoi, officially recognised the Hoa Binh Culture.
Known as the "Land of Epic History”, Hoa Binh province, the gateway to Vietnam’s northwest, boasts a strategic location and a unique cultural tapestry woven by its ethnic minority communities.
The People's Committee of Luong Son District recently held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Sau Communal House in Thanh Cao Commune as a provincial-level historical and cultural site.
Recognising the importance of cultural heritage preservation in protecting and promoting the value system of Vietnamese culture, and serving socio-economic development in the new period, Party committees and local administrations in Hoa Binh province have identified it as a key task in the cultural development strategy. The province has been making efforts in mobilising resources, creating consensus among people and engaging ethnic communities in preserving and promoting cultural identity.
Hoa Binh province has captured growing attention both domestically and internationally for its distinctive cultural heritage and rich history. Most notably, it has been renowned for its famous Hoa Binh culture, considered the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilisation. Looking ahead to significant milestones in 2025 and the 140th anniversary of province establishment in 2026, Hoa Binh Newspaper presents a comprehensive overview of the province's development across economic, social, cultural, tourism, and security domains.
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