Rome (VNA)🌟 - The Vietnamese Students’ Association in Italy (ASVI) held a festival on October 26 and 27, drawing more than 50 participants.
Under the sponsorship of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, the event featured art performances and photos introducing Vietnam as well as its people, culture and cuisine.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Duong Hai Hung affirmed that the festival's theme of 'Honouring the Vietnamese language and culture' was meaningful not only for Vietnamese students in Italy but also aimed to spread the language and culture of the homeland to international friends.
Through channels of promoting the culture and mother tongue in Italy, Vietnamese students have created a bridge to further strengthen relations between the two countries in general and ties between young generations in particular, he added.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
ASVI President Vu Thi Bich Diep stressed that the festival, a traditional annual event of the association, aimed to increase solidarity and create a premise for a series of useful activities in the future. ASVI is also planning to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation with Welcome Association Italy and ASEAN Youth Organisation, promising to open up many practical cooperation programmes, bringing many benefits to Vietnamese students in Italy, she added.
The art performances at the festival, especially the 'Ao dai' (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show, reflected the national cultural identity of the country and enthusiasm spirit of the student community in Italy.
Within the framework of the event, ASVI also organised a hybrid seminar to share experiences in studying and living in Italy, during which speakers provided valuable information to new students and those planning to study abroad about necessary procedures for applying for scholarships and enrollment, as well as insights into the studying and working environment in the European country./.
A delegation of the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Canh Toan had working sessions with representatives of the Italian insurance and finance group SACE, the CDP Group, and the SIMEST Group on October 24 and 25, as part of their ongoing working trip to Italy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy, in collaboration with Italian and Vietnamese partners, has co-hosted a Vietnam-Italy local partnership and cooperation conference in northern Bologna city.
The relationship between Vietnam - Italy has recorded strong and fruitful development across sectors with a "vibrant vitality" after more than 50 years of establishing diplomatic ties based on the solid foundation of a traditional, sincere and warm friendship, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung has stated.
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.
