31st SEA Games in Vietnam to draw about 7,000 athletes
The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are scheduled to begin in Vietnam in November 2021, attracting about 7,000 athletes to compete in 36 sports.
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The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are scheduled to begin in Vietnam in November 2021, attracting about 7,000 athletes to compete in 36 sports.
Vietnamese-American actor, director and martial artist Dustin Nguyen will play a role in Warrior, a new Cinemax crime-drama series based on the writings of martial art legend Bruce Lee.
The Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Philippines are organising a series of cultural events throughout 2019, including performances of K-pop music, as part of activities to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
The central province of Thua Thien – Hue welcomed over 770,000 tourists in January – February, including more than 382,000 foreigners, up 8.62 percent year-on-year, according to the provincial Tourism Department.
The Complex of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 158,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 2-10, including over 50,000 foreigners, up 14.8 percent annually.
The Hue ancient capital city in the central province of ThuaThien-Hue served more than 67,870 tourists, including 48,180 foreigners during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday from February 2-8, up 177 percent year on year.
The number of visitors to Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is estimated to reach 230,000 during the Tet festival.
Traditional martial arts have been developing for centuries in Vietnam, with hundreds of styles nationwide, including Nam Hong Son, Tay Son Binh Dinh and Vovinam.
The Hue ancient citadel relic complex – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site – will be open with free admission for domestic visitors during the first three days of the 2019 Lunar New Year (February 5-7).
Japan- Vietnam Sports & Culture Festival Kizuna has been held recently in Ho Chi Minh City as part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam- Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2018).
An award ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 20 to honour the winners of a photo contest introducing Vietnam’s charm, which was launched by Nhan Dan (The People) newspaper’s television channel.
Thuy Phap is a unique Vietnamese martial art found by martial art master Huynh Chieu Duong in Belgium. The art has attracted the participation of many international learners.
The Thai Ministry of Culture has sent Thai artists to perform at the Thai-Chinese event, aimed at promoting the relations and cultural heritages of both countries to the world.
Jin Yong, a renowned Chinese martial arts novelist, passed away at the age of 94 on October 30.
Kurash martial artist Nguyen Thi Lan won a bronze medal for Vietnam on August 30 at the ongoing 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam beat the drum to kick off the second world championship of Vietnam’s traditional martial arts in Hanoi on August 23, drawing the participation of 279 athletes from 29 countries and territories worldwide.
A cultural exchange programme with Japan attracted the participation of a large number of tourists and local peple in Hoi An ancient town.
Vietnam’s martial arts are fighting for gold in this year’s Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 2018), which will take place in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.
