On May 15, 2018, The Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam held a press conference to officially announce a series of activities to be carried out in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam during  summer 2018.

(Photo: Overall picture of the conference)

The activities will take place from June 6^th- August 20^th covering the main theme “Little candidates and dreams”, every day, the activities will take place from 8:00 to 20:00. Summer events in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam offer markedly different activities for visitors, especially children.  Little children attending this event will  experience  traditional handicrafts through interactive activities with the help of craftsmen. More specifically, they will learn how to make Do paper, colour pictures made from wood blocks, make ceramic artifacts, embroider and make bamboo items.Each week, the activities will be carried out following one specific theme which ranges from performing and practical activities; also games, talk-shows and fairs.

(Photo: Little attendants learned how to make traditional sweet stuff)

(Photo: Little attendants learned how to make drinks)

Due to the fact that most of the attendants are children, the organizers have worked out plans to ensure the security and safety of  attendants, especially  children. The organizers hope to create a series of activities that will help children to get together and have fun; also to have the chance to better understand  Vietnamese cultural values, traditional handicrafts and games.

On behalf of the Center, Mr. Le Xuan Kieu said: “This is the first time our center has held a series of practical activities for the youth in Hanoi and other parts of the nation during the summer. This event will last for 3 months, and we hope that the youth attending this event will have a great time and get valuable experience in terms of traditional cultural values and life experience”.

(Photo: Mr Le Xuan Kieu addressed at the conference)

To preserve and foster Vietnamese traditional values, the Center always attaches special importance to cultural activities that have significance for the community.  The Center  also hopes to receive community support so that these activities will be held annually in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam in the future.

Translator: Chuong Van