The Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a requiem at Phung An pagoda in Seoul, on March 11, to pray for national peace and prosperity.
Hundreds of Vietnamese Buddhist followers, including migrant
workers, students and members of Vietnam-RoK multicultural families across the
RoK, were present at the event.
Buddhist nun Thich Nu Gioi Tanh, Chairwoman of the
Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the RoK, said that the requiem aims to pay
tribute to the ancestors and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam’s
national independence and freedom.
She highlighted the significant contributions made by the
Vietnamese Buddhist community in the RoK to charitable activities both in the
host society and the homeland.
A representative from
the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee announces a decision to
recognise the Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the RoK as a member of the
VBS.
At the ceremony, a representative from the Vietnam Buddhist
Sangha (VBS) Central Committee announced a decision to recognise the Vietnamese
Buddhist Association in the RoK as a member of the VBS.
The association’s chairwoman pledged to accompany other
Vietnamese associations in the RoK in order to build a strong community of
overseas Vietnamese and significantly contribute to the development of the two
countries’ relations.
Concluding the
requiem, the participants offered incense and released flower garlands to commemorate
the deceased and prayed for a New Year of peace and prosperity.
Source: NDO
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
The Government Office with Document No. 2082/VPCP-KGVX, dated March 29, 2024, sent out the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regarding the submission of the "Mo Muong" and "Cheo art" dossiers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In the evening of March 28th, in Hoa Binh, the Department of Grassroots Culture (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) coordinated with the provincial Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the city to organize a mobile propaganda contest to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7th, 1954 - May 7th, 2024) with the theme "Returning to Dien Bien”. There ứa the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; the representatives of the leaders from a number of departments, branches and numerous veterans and Hoa Binh people.
