23 August 2016— In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Viet Nam, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines (NCCA) and the Viet Nam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized the “Philippine Cultural Days in Viet Nam” consisting of two performances and an exhibition. Professor Felipe de Leon, Jr., Chairman of the NCCA, led the Philippine delegation.
The three-day art exhibition entitled, “Traditional and Contemporary: Masterpieces from the Schools of Living Traditions of the Philippines,” was held on August 17 to19 at the Viet Nam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts. The exhibit highlighted the creations of Philippine indigenous crafts – its colorful woven textiles and traditional wear, versatile bamboo crafts and functional woven mats.
For the Art Performances, the winners and alumni of the prestigious National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in the Philippines performed classical works of International and Filipino composers at the Hanoi Opera House on August 17, followed by a performance at Lam Son Theatre in Thanh Hoa Province on August 18. END
