Exhibition marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Italy diplomatic ties
The Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Hanoi Museum on May 25 opened an exhibition “Created in Italy - An aptitude for the impossible” on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy.
Hanoi (VNA)🐼 – The Italian Embassy in Hanoi and theHanoi Museum on May 25 opened an exhibition “Created in Italy - An aptitude forthe impossible” on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary ofdiplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy.
The exhibition showcases the journey of Italian industrialdesign with 31 exhibits representing the prominence of technological innovationand production. The exhibits are expected to show the spirit of creativity, thesearch for new solutions, and the urge to experiment and push the limits ofmaterials. It is the ability to “make the impossible possible”.
💙 Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro said thatthe exhibition gives two messages. Firstly, the design industry seeks solutionsto bring products from industrial design to real life and the creativity ofproducts at the exhibition, from materials to technology.
Secondly, Italy - a major industrial producer in the world -has brought to Vietnam the most preeminent technologies and competitiveadvantages that Vietnam can learn to develop its manufacturing industry. The exhibition was initiated by the Italian Ministry ofForeign Affairs and International Cooperation, designed by Studio MarioTrimarchi, and curated by Giulio Iacchetti and Francesca Picchi, who are Compasso d'Oro Odo Fioravanti award-winning designers. Sharing at the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of the HanoiMuseum Dang Minh Ve said that this is the third time that the Italian Embassyand Hanoi Museum have coordinated to organise exhibitions that are all new,creative, and very impressive and welcomed by the public. He hoped that the two sides will continue tocoordinate in organising exhibitions and in preserving and promotingthe value of cultural heritage in general in Hanoi and Rome, especiallycreative activities within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network of which Hanoi is a member. The exhibition will run until June 18 at the museum./.
A forum on opportunities for Vietnamese handicraft products has taken place as part of the MIDA – Florence International Crafts Fair 2023, which runs in Italy from April 25 to May 1.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy is showcasing Vietnam’s fruits, vegetables and spices at the 40th Macfrut international trade fair in Rimini city in the Emilia Romagna region from May 3-5, within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership.
The cultural identity as well as the image of a beautiful and peaceful nation of Vietnam have been introduced to international friends during an international festival held in Borgomanero district of Italy’s Piemonte region.
With more than 5,000 books in Italian, Vietnamese, and other languages, the “Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam” Library in Todi, a city in the Italian region of Umbria, has become a destination for Italian and international visitors wishing to learn about Vietnam and its late leader.
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
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
People visit the exhibition. (Photo:VNA) 
