In everyday life, many people enjoy visiting Khmer temples in the Mekong Delta or participating in festivals because of their unique beauty and meanings. Now there is an additional book that helps us understand these temples and customs better. This is when flipping through the 136 pages of the book "Temples and Customs of the Khmer People in the Mekong Delta" by writer Thach Sene (member of the Writers' Association of Can Tho City, member of the Folk Art Association of Can Tho City, member of the Ethnic Minorities Association of Can Tho City), published in the third quarter of 2023 by Dong Nai Publishing in collaboration with Dam Books.
On the occasion of commemorating 45 years since the Victory Day of defending the Southwest Border of the Motherland and jointly defeating the genocidal regime with the Cambodian military and people (January 7, 1979 - January 7, 2024), the Military Zone 9 Museum organized a special exhibition titled "The Solidarity and Friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia". The exhibition brings visitors vivid historical images and artifacts that are meaningful.
Accompanying the development of Can Tho City over the past 20 years since it became a centrally-run city, literature, and arts (L&A) have made significant contributions. Following Uncle Ho's teachings: "Culture and arts are also a battlefield. You comrades are soldiers on that battlefield", the city's corps of artists have continuously improved the quality of their works, diversified L&A activities, with the core mission of serving the cultural and spiritual lives of the people.
Comrade Chau Van Liem was a patriotic teacher and a staunch communist. Although his revolutionary career was short-lived, Comrade Liem made great contributions and tirelessly struggled for the cause of national liberation.
The book entitled “Appetites and Aspirations in Vietnam” by Erica J. has just been released. It reveals the untold stories of 19th-century Vietnamese food and drink. “Appetites and Aspirations in Vietnam” has been translated into Vietnamese and recently published in Việt Nam by HCM City General Publishing House.
The heritage and local tourism guides are likened to "bridges" that connect cultural integration. Through their introductions and guidance, the beauty of the land and people is vividly recreated, attracting tourists. In recent times, improving the quality of interpretation and guidance at heritage sites and cultural destinations in Can Tho City has been paid attention to, contributing to "reinforcing" those bridges.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued a set of criteria for the cultural environment in traditional festivals to standardize and evaluate the state and local management and the effectiveness of organizing festivals in the country.
Throughout our country's history during different dynasties, there were serious examinations to select civil and military officials. The examination system for selecting civil officials was well-documented in historical records and books, providing detailed information. However, there is less historical documentation about the martial arts examinations. Nevertheless, from the time of Emperor Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty, martial arts examinations began to be recorded more clearly.
Digitalization is an urgent requirement in many areas of social life today. Therefore, digitalization in conserving museums and promoting heritage values is no exception.