Egyptian TV channel live broadcasts Vietnam’s culture
The Egyptian Nile TV Channel featured Vietnam’s world heritage sites and cultural celebrities recognised by UNESCO in its 30-minute live coverage on November 19.
Cairo (VNA)🤡 – The Egyptian Nile TV Channel featured Vietnam’s world heritage sites and cultural celebrities recognised by UNESCO in its 30-minute live coverage on November 19.
It was the second time Nile TV has aired a special programme about Vietnam.
In an interview granted to Nile TV, Minister Counsellor Vu Thien of the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt said Vietnam is proud of having three world cultural celebrities honoured by UNESCO, namely national hero Nguyen Trai, great poet Nguyen Du and President Ho Chi Minh.
While highlighting the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, Thien portrayed him as a great communist, a preeminent national hero and a distinguished international soldier, saying that he had tirelessly fought and dedicated the whole life to the nation and people, and for national independence and freedom and for global peace and justice.
On the occasion of the 100 th birthday of the late President in 1990, UNESCO awarded him the title “Vietnamese hero for national liberation and great man of culture”.
Through the programme, Thien also introduced Vietnam’s cultural and natural landmarks, including Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient City, My Son Sanctuary, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ho Dynasty Citadel and Trang An Landscape Complex, which are recognised by UNESCO as the world natural and cultural heritage sites.
The programme also featured milestones in Vietnam’s history as well as its outstanding achievements after 30 years of reform.
On the occasion, artist May Mohab who brought Vietnamese water puppetry to the Egyptian audiences was invited to give an interview on Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritage.
According to Thien, the Vietnamese embassy has recently launched a range of diplomatic and cultural activities in the host country, including holding a Vietnam photo exhibition, presenting books to several libraries.
It has also designed a cooperation plan with the government, localities and the media to launch a series of activities within a journey “Following the footsteps of Uncle Ho” in the near future and the coming years.-VNA
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has adopted a resolution honouring Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du and other world famous people at its ongoing 37th General Assembly in Paris.
An international workshop on poet Nguyen Du and Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kieu) has been jointly held by the Korea-Vietnam cultural exchange association and Chosun University in Gwangju city, the Republic of Korea (RoK).
“Truyen Kieu” (The Tale of Kieu) – a literary legacy left by the great poet Nguyen Du – has transcended national borders to conquer the heart of poetry lovers on all continents.
A ceremony to commemorate the 574th death anniversary of Nguyen Trai, a national hero and a world cultural celebrity, was held in Chi Linh town of northern Hai Duong province on September 16.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
In the live programme (Source: VNA)
