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The dance is usually performed during festivals and special occasions, particularly during Tet (Lunar New Year). The performance mimics a lion’s or a dragon’s movement to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. A family or a business visited by a lion dance performance is believed to have good luck for the rest of the year. The costumes and accessories used by the performers come in various colors and shapes, but all must inspire fear and power to chase away monsters and evils. Traditional dance is considered folk and martial art, as performers must master complex movements. The complex choreography is accompanied by drums called ‘the Seven-Star’ drums that can only be played by the master or second master of the dojo. The performance wouldn’t be complete without “Ong Dia,” the Spirit of the Earth, depicted as a jolly man with a palm-leaf fan. He is believed to have the power to summon mystical animals and leads the dancing troupe, clearing the paths for performers. The ...

At the meeting. Photo: VNA Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said that he will propose Brunei create more favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country, especially in legal assistance, VNA reported Friday. Meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Brunei right after arriving in the country on February 10 afternoon (local time) for a two-day official visit, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has never had such fortune, potential, international position, and prestige as it does today, adding that the Vietnam-Brunei comprehensive partnership is developing fruitfully. He expressed his delight that the Vietnamese community in Brunei, though with a modest number of people, are strong and working in various areas from study, teaching to business. The Vietnamese leader urged them to abide by laws in the host country, stay united and serve as a bridge in relations between the two nations. The Vietnamese ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the Vietnam – Singapore business forum. Photo: VNA Vietnam encourages partners and investors to engage in digital transformation, green transition, circular economy, innovation, and hi-tech and low-emission development in the country, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated while attending a Vietnam – Singapore business forum on February 10 as part of his official visit to Singapore, VNA reported. In his remarks, the Vietnamese leader informed participants about the results of his talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, noting that the increasingly strengthened relationship will create a favourable environment for partners and investors of the two sides to further promote win-win cooperation. He affirmed that Vietnam consistently pursues the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification of relations; and works hard on comprehensively and effectively promoting international int...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 11) notable headlines Vietnamese Prime Minister begins Brunei visit Ministry to send 76 servicemen to help Turkey overcome quake consequences Vietnam to host ninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians Vietnam to have 30 airports by 2030 Da Lat to conduct pilot project to boost night-time economy Mu Cang Chai, Ha Long Bay among the world’s most colorful places First joint Hungary-Vietnam romance film debuts E-sports targets Top 3 finish at SEA Games 32 Singapore businesses view Vietnam as a rising star in the region Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Crown Prince of Brunei Al-Muhtadee Billah at the welcoming ceremony (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Prime Minister begins Brunei visit A high-ranking Vietnamese Government delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Singapore on February 10 afternoon for Bandar Seri Begawan, beginning an official visit to Brunei. The visit has been made at the invitation of Sultan Haji H...