Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh (middle) (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) - The Centre for Vietnam Studies under the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) coordinated with the Embassy of Vietnam in India to screen the movie “I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass” on July 10 to bring Vietnamese culture closer to its Indian friends. Attending the screening ceremony were Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh, Secretary General of the International Chamber of the Media and Entertainment Industry Ashok Tyagi, Director of the ISS Ash Narain Roy, Director of the Centre for Vietnam Studies Sonu Trivedi, as well as numerous students. Based on the novel by best-selling author Nguyen Nhat Anh, the film, directed by Vietnamese-American Victor Vu, is set in the mid-1980s in a small village, telling the story of two young brothers who share everything, but compete for the affection of a girl. It has won a number of domestic and international prizes, including the … [Read more...] about Film screening brings Vietnamese culture to Indian friends
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Vietnamese cultural colour in Mexico
An art item performed by Mexican children (Photo: baoquocte.vn) The event attracted over 600 teachers, students and parents. The students painted, decorated flags and lively paintings about Vietnam with the image of a flying dragon on the main stage. Many photos about the land and people of Vietnam provided by the Vietnamese Embassy were displayed at the festival, helping local people understand more about the country of Vietnam with many beautiful natural landscapes. After hearing an introduction of Vietnam’s geography, history, culture, education, economy, habits and customs, Mexican students from preschool to secondary levels in colourful costumes of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities performed special dances, creating a happy and attractive atmosphere, as well as helping Vietnamese culture to be closer to Mexican friends. After the art program, the students and their parents enjoyed Vietnamese traditional dishes prepared by the teachers. Through the art program, photo … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cultural colour in Mexico
Festival promotes Vietnamese culture in RoK
The second cultural festival entitled “We are together” will take place at the KBS Arena in Seoul in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 16 to promote Vietnamese culture in the RoK and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The festival will feature an exhibition of a collection of Ao dai designed by Lan Huong and a fashion show of Ao dai and Hanbok as worn by the two countries’ models. Two Vietnamese Ao dai artisans and designer Lan Huong will demonstrate some of the processes behind making an Ao dai. Theo VOV … [Read more...] about Festival promotes Vietnamese culture in RoK
Vietnamese culture attracts visitors at int’l fair in Mexico
Visitors show interest in Vietnamese handicrafts at the 10th International Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico City (Photo: VNA) Mexico City (VNA) – The Vietnamese culture has impressed visitors at the 10th International Friendly Cultures Fair, which opened at Zocalo square in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 14. After the fair’s opening ceremony, the pavilion of Vietnam, introducing the country’s landscapes and people, special handicrafts, ao dai (women’s traditional costume), and non la (traditional conical hats), attracted thousands of visitors. A number of Mexicans and foreigners described the Vietnamese culture as unique and charming, which could be seen in women’s ao dai and lacquer products. Meanwhile, typical dishes of Vietnam like nem ran (fried spring roll) and coffee also inspired visitors’ interest. Many visitors expressed their hope for increased presence of the Vietnamese culture in Mexico, adding that they also want to learn more … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture attracts visitors at int’l fair in Mexico
Vietnamese culture introduced in Egyptian locality
Tourists travel by boats around the Trang An Tourism Complex. (Source: VNA) Cairo (VNA) - Documents, books and photos on Vietnamese culture, history, landscapes and handicraft were introduced at an event in Egyptian Ismailia province on April 2. The event was organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and attended by Ismailia province governor Yassin Taher, Director of the Egyptian Public Library Development Fund Reda El-Taify and local visitors. The event is part of activities to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam – Egypt diplomatic ties. During the occasion, the Embassy of Vietnam also launched a reading room named “A Window to Vietnam” at the Ismailia Public Library to facilitate access to information on Vietnam. Visitors could also enjoy a dance with conical hats performed by Vietnamese students in Egypt and Vietnamese traditional food and coffee. Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Do Hoang Long highlighted the economic potential of the Egyptian … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture introduced in Egyptian locality