The E De ethnic group's traditional marriage proposal will be staged forthe first time at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture andTourism on June 27.
The event is being organised in the village,located on the western outskirts of the capital, as part of a series ofactivities for celebrating Vietnam's Family Day on June 28.
Othercultural activities, entitled "Central Highlands Culture withMatriarchy Family Tradition", is being organised at the village betweenJune 25 and 28.
The event will include also a water worshipceremony, a peace worship ceremony of the E De group and a photoexhibition on the matriarchy tradition.
The ethnic group'sartisans will showcase their skills in traditional weaving and makingmusical instruments, as well as folk songs, dance and games.
Theculture, sports and tourism ministry will host several activities at theVietnam Centre for Exhibition, Culture and Arts, 2 Hoa Lu Street indowntown Hanoi to celebrate Family Day.
Entitled "Family Meal:Cosy and Love", just as the last year, the programme, which will be heldfrom June 26 to 28, will include a photo exhibition, a workshop on theeffect of social networks on young families today and a cookery contest.
OnApril 5, 2001, then Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem had said June 28would be celebrated as national Family Day to enhance theresponsibilities of leaders from all sectors, levels and organisationsand individuals to build prosperous, advanced and happy families. Sincethen, the day has been celebrated nationwide every year.-VNA
The event is being organised in the village,located on the western outskirts of the capital, as part of a series ofactivities for celebrating Vietnam's Family Day on June 28.
Othercultural activities, entitled "Central Highlands Culture withMatriarchy Family Tradition", is being organised at the village betweenJune 25 and 28.
The event will include also a water worshipceremony, a peace worship ceremony of the E De group and a photoexhibition on the matriarchy tradition.
The ethnic group'sartisans will showcase their skills in traditional weaving and makingmusical instruments, as well as folk songs, dance and games.
Theculture, sports and tourism ministry will host several activities at theVietnam Centre for Exhibition, Culture and Arts, 2 Hoa Lu Street indowntown Hanoi to celebrate Family Day.
Entitled "Family Meal:Cosy and Love", just as the last year, the programme, which will be heldfrom June 26 to 28, will include a photo exhibition, a workshop on theeffect of social networks on young families today and a cookery contest.
OnApril 5, 2001, then Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem had said June 28would be celebrated as national Family Day to enhance theresponsibilities of leaders from all sectors, levels and organisationsand individuals to build prosperous, advanced and happy families. Sincethen, the day has been celebrated nationwide every year.-VNA
