A dancing performance at the opening ceremony of the Cambodian cultural week (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An exhibition featuring Cambodia’s culturewas opened at the Vietnam Culture-Art Exhibition Centre in Hanoi on November 8.
The event forms part of the activities of the Cambodiancultural week jointly hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism(MCST), and the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Art (MCFA) to mark thetwo countries’ five-decade-old relations.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by MCST DeputyMinister Vuong Duy Bien, MCFA Minister Khim Sarith, and Cambodian Ambassador toVietnam Prak Nguon Hong.
The event introduces to visitors the beauty of Cambodianpeople and the country’s renowned sites, including Angkor Wat temple, Preah Viheartemple, Sambo Prei Kok archaeological site, Khmer dances, as well as severaltraditional music tools.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of theMCST’s International Cooperation Department Nguyen Phuong Hoa said the culturalexchanges between Vietnam and Cambodia, such as the cultural week, lay thefoundation for the development of the two nations’ relations and friendship.
Hap Touch, Director General of the MCFA’s Cultural TechniqueDepartment expressed his hope that the exhibition helps enhance mutualunderstanding and friendship between the two countries in general, and promotethe two ministries’ cooperation in the 2018-2023 period, in particular.
During the cultural week, 32 artists from the CambodianNational Art Troupe performed in Hanoi on November 8 and will stage aperformance in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 10.-VNA
A delegation of 30 Cambodian artists and officials will give three performances in northern Vietnam as part of various activities to celebrate the Cambodian Culture Week 2009 later this month.
Pictures and sculptural works featuring Cambodia’s culture and art are on display in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the ongoing 2015 Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam.
The Cambodian Culture Week will take place in Hanoi and Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh from November 8-11, the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on November 3.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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.
A dancing performance at the opening ceremony of the Cambodian cultural week (Source: VNA) 
