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The opening concert “Carnaval de Guitare” on November 1 will showcase special performances from the Festival Guitar Ensemble and the Saigon Guitar Quartet, as well as the Japanese duo of guitarist Toru Kobayashi and mandolinist Mai Hayashi. Additionally, the second concert titled “East meets West” will captivate audiences with enchanting classical guitar melodies. During the concert, four talented Japanese guitarists – Watanabe Mihoko, Kazuo Nishimoto, Etsuko Nishimoto, and Gen Matsuda – will perform classical guitar pieces by renowned composers from around the world. The third concert, “Timeless Melodies,” will showcase outstanding performances by two master guitarists. Paulo Inda embodies the dynamism and passion of Brazil, while Gérard Abiton’s refined and talented guitar-playing style represents the charm of France. On the final day of the Saigon International Guitar Festival 2023, the audience will have the opportunity to witness the exceptional talent of Polish female gu...

Nestled in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Dalat captivates visitors with its temperate climate, colorful flower gardens, and stunning natural landscapes. Whether travelers are looking for a romantic getaway or an adventurous escape, Dalat offers a unique blend of experiences that will leave them longing to return. “City in the Fog” With an altitude of 1500 m above sea level, Dalat is like a scene from a fairy tale, as it is usually covered by a thick layer of fog, especially in summer. The fog floats in the air, spreading like a thin veil on the grass, the surface of the lakes, and covering the vast pine forests. When the dawn comes and the first rays of sunshine appear behind the thick clouds, tourists can see the magnificent city once the thick morning fog fades away. With an altitude of 1500 m above sea level, Da Lat is like a scene from a fairy tale, as it is usually covered by a thick layer of fog, especially in summer. Photo: Kinhtemoitruong One of the m...

The Cống people have a unique culture that has been preserved over generations. Due to their clustered settlement habits, the Cống people’s ethnic cultural identity remains intact. The Cống people value their spiritual life, and the Corn festival is the biggest religious ritual of the year. Whether the festival is big or small depends on the tray of offerings as well as the products displayed on the tray. According to shaman Chang Van San, no one knows exactly when the Corn festival began, but they only know that this ritual has been passed down from generation to generation. This is an opportunity for the Cống people to report to their ancestors what they have done during the year, thanking their ancestors and gods for blessing them with healthy children, good livestock farming, and good harvests. The festival is normally celebrated in the sixth lunar month every year when the rainy season begins. After the ritual ends, the homeowner thanks the shaman, and the shaman prays to the anc...

The offerings include an incense, a boiled pork, five cups of wine, and votive money. The ritual aims to thank God for a good year of bumper crops, as well as a prosperous and healthy life. // … (Phần còn lại của văn bản) The ceremony is not only a unique cultural activity, but is also a wild and mysterious practice performed by the Pa Then people. The post Pa Then Festival Showcases Thrilling Fire-Jumping Ceremony appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .