Hanoi’s iconic sites introduced to Vietnam-France cooperation conference's participants
Delegates attending the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference on the evening of April 15 visited two iconic sites of Hanoi - Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Temple of Literature.
Delegates attending the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 15. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Delegates atte🌠nding the 12th Vietnam-France decentralisedcooperation conference on the evening of April 15 visited two iconic sites ofHanoi - Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Temple of Literature.
Atthe Temple of Literature - the first national university of Vietnam, they werebriefed on its history and architecture, and visited an exhibition named“The Temple of Literature in the Revival of Hanoi's Heritage in the period of 1898-1954".
Atthe Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the guests experienced a night tour withactivities to explore the heritage and enjoyed a water puppet show telling thestory of Thang Long - Hanoi. The beauty of the citadel at night attractedvisitors.
Nguyen Thanh Quang, Director of the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre, said that the tour is expected to🏅help foreigners better understand the formation and developme🐎nt of the citadeland the capital city of Thang Long - Hanoi throughout the thousand-year history.
The guests visited an exhibition entitled "From the Soil to the Museum: Journey ofObjects". Recently, a seminar on "Promoting the spatial value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel archeological site". Both activities formed part of the Hanoi - Toulouse cooperation project. The12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference took place in Hanoifrom April 13-16 to discuss ways to boost sustainability and createopportunities for business and cultural exchanges among localities of the twocountries./.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Delegates attending the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 15. (Photo: VNA) 
