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The Cambodian Culture Week in Vietnam 2011 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Military Zone 7’s High Command and Vinh Long Province between November 16th and 23rd, according to the organisation Centre of Arts Performance under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on November 9th.

It is a practical activity to promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, helping Vietnamese learn more about Cambodians and their customs.

During the event, the Cambodian Royal Art Troupe, including 35 officials and artists, led by Kong Kanthara, Deputy-Secretary of State, will perform its shows at an opening ceremony on November 17th at the HCMC Theatre, at the Cultural House of Military Zone 7 on November 18th, and in Vinh Long Province on November 19th and 20th. All art shows will be free admission.

During each show, the Cambodian artists will perform a series of dances imbued with traditional Cambodian culture. such as Apsara, Suoy, Panpipe and Suvanna Machha. Besides, they will also sing both Vietnamese and Cambodian songs.

Source: VNA

Translated by Van Hieu