Art troupes and cultural houses in HCM City are offering summer courses
in traditional Vietnamese music and theatre in an attempt to lure
children away from online games and films on their Ipads and
smart-phones.
The scent of herbal medicine pervading from shops and houses reminds
people that they are crossing Lan Ong Street, so there is no need to
look for the signboard indicating the street''s name.
The opening of 3D cinemas with free viewings in remote city districts
has proved a hit among kids and parents, especially those living in
suburban areas.
The key role that communal houses (dinh) play in preserving and
developing the nation''s culture should be recognised and brought into
full play lest they fall prey to modern times, experts said at a
conference in Ha Noi yesterday.
The central Quang Nam Province has allocated VND2.8 billion (US$133,000)
for the restoration, repairs and preservation of two ancient houses in
Hoi An city.
Many residents living under the so-called "ancient roofs", in the
northern province of Ha Giang''s Dong Van old quarter, are having to put
up with poor living conditions while their houses crumble.
