Head of the PCC’s Organization Commission Pham Minh Chinh (right) and PCF's National Secretary Fabien Roussel At the reception, Fabien Roussel emphasized that the French Party treasures the traditional friendship and solidarity with the Communist Party of Vietnam. He made a commitment to strengthening the fine friendship and cooperation between the two Parties, States and peoples in the coming time for benefits of the two countries as well as for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region. For his part, Chinh thanked PCF and peace-loving French people for their valuable assistance to the Vietnamese people’s resistance war for national liberation and reunification in the past, as well as to the country’s Doi moi (renewal) process and national construction cause at present. He also recalled President Ho Chi Minh’s contributions to the establishment of PCF at the National Congress of the French Section of the Workers' International (known as … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and French Communist Parties to foster cooperation
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Overseas Vietnamese join French Lunar New Year parade
This year the annual parade celebrated the Lunar Year of the Pig. It was held in the French capital amid a bustling atmosphere, attracting thousands of local people and tourists. The parade is one of many festivals held by the Asian community in the city at the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Other activities often take place during early spring and more events are scheduled to take place in Paris and in different localities across France. The event provides a chance for Vietnamese residents to display their culture, the country’s traditional foods, and products to international friends at the parade. Vietnamese girls look charming whilst wearing a white Ao Dai (traditional dress of Vietnam). This year the annual parade celebrated the Lunar Year of the Pig. It was held in the French capital amid a bustling atmosphere, attracting thousands of local people and tourists. The parade is one of many festivals held by the Asian community in the city at the … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese join French Lunar New Year parade
Exhibition by Vietnamese-born French artist Thu Van Tran in Hanoi
A work by Vietnamese-born French artist Thu Van Tran (Source: vietnamplus.vn)The event marks a milestone for the artist’s participation and involvement in the art scene in her home country. All of her works shown in this exhibition are brand new, presented to the public for the first time. The idea for the exhibition was drawn from VCCA space itself and the forming and executing process is a direct conversation with this space – an art practice rarely seen in Vietnam. At the same time, a solo exhibition titled “Ellipses” is a solo exhibition presenting new works of Ha Manh Thang, one of the most prominent faces of the Vietnamese art scene, of abstract expressionist art language and installation art. Both artists are of the same generation (Thu Van Tran was born in 1979 in Ho Chi Minh city, while Ha Manh Thang was born in 1980 in Thai Nguyen province), but as of now they are living in two different regions of the world. The two exhibitions show the … [Read more...] about Exhibition by Vietnamese-born French artist Thu Van Tran in Hanoi
Vietnamese and French health experts gather to discuss lung cancer in Hà Nội
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese and French health experts exchanged professional experience on cancer control and prevention, with a focus on lung cancer, at the second Việt Nam–France conference on cancer, which opened Wednesday in Hà Nội. Speaking at the event, Permanent Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Viết Tiến said the conference was a good chance for local and international experts to develop an overall picture about lung cancer control, prevention and treatment. “Cancer has been a big burden for many nations in the world, especially poor and developing countries,” said Tiến. “In Việt Nam, cancer is increasing nationwide, requiring special attention of the whole society. In 2018, the country reported 164,671 new cancer cases and 114,871 cancer deaths.” More than 300,000 people currently are living with cancer in Việt Nam. Most cancer patients were diagnosed in the later … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and French health experts gather to discuss lung cancer in Hà Nội
Fine arts exhibition showcases works by Vietnamese, French artists
The event is co-organized by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organizations and Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–France Friendship Association. The exhibition displays 42 paintings and sculpture works by French and Vietnamese painters. These artworks feature natural landscapes and people’s daily life, using a variety of materials such as lacquer, oil on canvas, acrylic and ceramic. President of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association Huynh Van Muoi said at the opening ceremony that this is the fourth time the Vietnam-France friendship fine arts exhibition has been held in the city this year. Through the event, Vietnamese and French artists have an opportunity to share experience and contribute to tightening friendship and cooperative relations between the two countries. The exhibition will run till October 25 at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association. … [Read more...] about Fine arts exhibition showcases works by Vietnamese, French artists