An exhibition entitled "A Glance at Asia" at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is showcasing rich cultures in Asia through original items.
The exhibition features Chinese kites, Indonesia religious objects, Indian masks, Japanese pottery and costumes from many countries. All of them are donated by Professor Kaneko Kazushige.
Kazushige is President of the Institute of Asian Ethno-Forms and Culture in Japan. He has toured all the prefectures of Japan to research traditional handworks. In the past 40 years, he made nearly 400 field trips to conduct research studies and collect ethno-forms.
He received a honorary medal "For the Development of Social Sciences" from the Vietnamese Academy of Social Sciences.
The museum also received valuable material from Prof Le Thanh Khoi, a Vietnamese researcher and lecturer at the University of Sorbonne, France. An exhibition comprising his objects has kicked off with the title "Around the World".
The exhibition helps visitors learn more about Asia, Africa, America and Oceania through hundreds of objects made from paper, leather, bronze, silver and gold.
The two exhibitions will run until the end of this year marking the museum's 20th founding anniversary.
Located at Nguyen Van Huyen road, Cau Giay district, the museum was established in 1995 under the National Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities.
The museum is divided into two parts: an indoor and an outdoor exhibition. The indoor section consists of the exhibition building, office, research centre, library, storage, technical lab and auditorium.
These offices cover 2,480sq.m, including 750sq.m for storage of artefacts. The outdoor exhibition highlights different types of houses built by ethnic people in all parts of Vietnam.
The museum has conducted over 300 collection trips at home and abroad with nearly 30,000 objects, of them 27,000 objects from Vietnam's ethnic groups and more than 3,000 from other countries; 115,000 photos, nearly 2,500 videos and over 900 tape recordings.
Vo Quang Trong, director of the museum said that the museum not only preserves the cultural heritage of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups but also introduces the cultural values of countries in the region.
In 2013, the Kite Building was inaugurated for exhibits on Asian countries.
"We will hold more exhibitions to introduce the culture of all Vietnamese 54 ethnic groups and other countries," he said.
"The displayed intangible cultural heritage will help visitors discover the distinctive and diversified cultures around the world and compare their similarities and differences with Vietnamese culture.-VNA
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It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
