The delegates and artists at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thien, 12th PCC member and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized that culture plays a significant role in international integration. It connects people, creates a foundation for peace and a motive for the development of other sectors. According to the him, this is the first Vietnam Cultural Week organized in Canada since the two countries established bilateral relations. Through the event, various activities such as art performances, photo, film and tourism exhibitions will form a friendship bridge between the two peoples and help Canadian people understand more about the land, people and culture of Vietnam, thus strengthening the foundation and developing the comprehensive partnership established by the Prime Ministers of the two countries. Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ian Shugart stressed that the two countries have long-term friendship, especially with visits … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cultural Week first organized in Canada
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Vietnam Cultural Week 2018 opens in Cambodia
An art item performed at the opening ceremony (Photo: vov.vn) Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai congratulated the country and people of Cambodia for successfully organizing the general election and the establishment of the 6th Parliament and Government for the 2018-2023 tenure. He said that the annual cultural programs of the two countries have an important role in fostering bilateral friendship, solidarity and mutual understanding, contributing to socio-economic development of each country. Vietnam desires to introduce its beauty to Cambodian people and international friends through art performances. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona warmly welcomed the Week, saying that Vietnam and Cambodia are neighbouring countries with traditional friendship and long-lasting cooperation in all fields. The annual cultural event has contributed to fostering and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cultural Week 2018 opens in Cambodia
Vietnam Culture Day in Czech Republic’s Jihlava
An art item performed at the event (Photo: vov.vn) The first event was organized in 2016. According to Chau Van Cuong, Deputy Chairman of the Overseas Vietnamese Branch in Jihlava, since the branch was established seven years ago, apart from consolidating the organization and taking care of the overseas Vietnamese, the branch has always paid attention to the organization of events to introduce the Vietnamese culture. This year's Vietnam Culture Day in Jihlava also created opportunities for Vietnamese people to exchange and integrate into the local people. Mr. Rudolf Chloupek, Mayor of Jihlava city, said that he is impressed by the life and working style of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic in general and in Jihlava in particular. The administration of the city always supports community activities of Vietnamese people there. Hundreds of local people in Jihlava enjoyed Vietnam’s traditional dishes such as noodle soup (Pho), vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, spring … [Read more...] about Vietnam Culture Day in Czech Republic’s Jihlava
Multiple activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Hanoi
Around the Country Multiple activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Hanoi Thursday, Nov 16, 2017,21:15 (GMT+7) Multiple activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Hanoi The management board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter will host a variety of activities at popular cultural sites in the Old Quarter from November 17 to 26 to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), the Government news website reports. The event contributes to preserving traditional cultural heritage values, boosting tourism and promote images of the Old Quarter and the capital to international friends. The opening ceremony of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day will be held at 7.30 p.m. on November 17 at Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, featuring an ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) performance of two fashion designers - Do Trinh Hoai Nam and Lan Anh to honor the beauty of the traditional long dress. An exhibition on the system of … [Read more...] about Multiple activities to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Hanoi
Vietnam Cultural Day organized in Egypt
The delegates watching photos about Vietnam at the event (Photo: vov.vn) At the event, the Vietnamese Embassy opened a book collection about Vietnam, introducing Vietnamese cuisine, displaying photos about the culture and people of Vietnam, especially introducing a photo collection taken by an Egyptian official in Vietnam during his previous travel. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Do Hoang Long said that this was one of the activities marking the 55th anniversary of Vietnam – Egypt diplomatic relations. It was organized in Ismailia because the province has great economic potential, especially in agriculture, and the people in the locality haven’t had access to information about Vietnam. On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy opened a reading-room at the library to help the local people access more information about Vietnam. The Ambassador hoped that after the event, similar events would be launched in other provinces of Egypt, thus … [Read more...] about Vietnam Cultural Day organized in Egypt