The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 (HANIFF VII) themed “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” opened on November 7 evening, with a series of attractive events.
An art performance programme at the opening ceremony of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -🃏 The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 (HANIFF VII) themed “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” opened on November 7 evening, with a series of attractive events.
Featuring 117 movies from 51 countries and territories worldwide, the festival presents global issues, diverse aspects of social life, as well as the beauty and unique customs, and cultural identities of nations around the world.
In his opening speech, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the event holds special significance as Hanoi has commemorated the 70th anniversary of its Liberation Day.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong speaks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Dong underlined the importance of the festival for Vietnam’s cinema industry, saying that it opens opportunities for international collaboration, allowing Vietnamese filmmakers to meet, exchange, and learn from international directors, producers, and artists; and access the latest film trends and technologies.
Apart from film screenings and seminars, a project market to introduce nearly 70 film projects from over 20 countries and territories around the world has been arranged, contributing to developing young talents and providing high-quality human resources for Vietnam’s cinema industry.
The event serves as an opportunity to showcase Vietnam as an attractive destination for international film crews, with its unique and distinctive filming locations, Dong noted.
HANIFF VII is not only a distinctive cultural event but also contributes to promoting sustainable development of Vietnam's film industry, helping the country leave a mark in international integration, he stressed, affirming that the event is also a political and artistic activity to concretise the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)'s policy on building an advanced culture imbued with national identity.
Besides film screenings, the festival will organise two seminars to introduce German cinema and discuss historical film and literary adaptation production. Participants will also have a chance to join sideline activities, including outdoor film screening programmes, exchanges with actors and actresses, and sightseeing tours to some attractive destinations in Hanoi, among others.
The festival will offer free screenings at the National Cinema Centre in 87 Lang Ha Street, BHD Star Cineplex in No. 2 Pham Ngoc Thach, and CGV Mipec Tower in 229 Tay Son, Hanoi./.
A photo exhibition spotlighting Vietnamese heritages recognised by UNESCO through cinematic footage kicked off in Hanoi on November 7 as part of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024.
The seventh Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 with the slogan of “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” will take place in Hanoi from November 7-11, featuring 117 movies from 51 countries and territories.
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.
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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.
