Some 65 photos and seven videos featuring historical relic sites, landscapes, customs and the daily routines of Iranian people are on display at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Traditional carpets displayed at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA)♈ - Some 65 photos andseven videos featuring historical relic sites, landscapes, customsand the daily routines of Iranian people are on display at the Vietnam Museumof Ethnology.
Titled "Iranian Art Heritage, the cradle of civilisation", theevent showcases a stunning collection of carpets, hand-painted vases, andengraved and enamelled copper. On the one hand, handicrafts reflect the wisdom and craftsmanshipof the Iranian people and give visitors a glimpse of the sophisticated Iranianartistry and its national essence that evolved through the ages. On the otherhand, photographs depict Iran's historical traces, beautiful landscapes, and aglance at the people's traditional customs, rituals and daily life. The event aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomaticrelations between Iran and Vietnam. Ali Akbar Nazari, Ambassador of Iran to Vietnam, said cultureplayed a significant role in international communication. "Realising the special place of culture as an influentialsort of soft power, the embassy considers holding cultural events apriority," he said. "The exhibition is a warm-up and introduction to severalcultural events that we will hold in 2023 for the 50th anniversary ofdiplomatic relations between Iran and Vietnam. Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Pham Quang Hieuappreciates the exhibition. He said the photography and handicraftstold a compelling story about historical events, customs and the unique cultureof the Iranian people stretching from the sixth century BC to the modern day. The event will run until July 31, atthe Kite Building, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street, in Hanoi./.
Ho Chi Minh City commits to creating favourable conditions for Iranian enterprises to cooperate with partners in the city, and run long-term business in the Vietnamese southern metropolis, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan told visiting Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 17.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 8 on the sidelines of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Doha, Qatar.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has sent a message of congratulations to Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on the occasion of the National Day of Iran (February 11, 1979-2022).
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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.
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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.
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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.
Traditional carpets displayed at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) 
