HCM City (VNA) ༺– The 4th Ho Chi Minh City YouthFest 2024 opened on March 22 evening with the message “ New generation –Adaptation – Connection and Sharing”.
The three-day event, organised within the framework ofYouth Month to celebrate the 93rd founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh CommunistYouth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2024), is expected to attract about 50,000 visitors with exchangeactivities in different spaces, including culture and arts, technology, sports,social skills improvement, and start-up. Five international youth delegations from Russia, Laos, andMalaysia visited the city on this occasion to work and exchange with localyouth.
Delegates join a fire lighting ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Notably, festival goers can enjoy street art playgrounds, alongside a “Light Route” space, exhibitions of traditional cultural products, shows of “aodai” (traditional long dress) and ancient costumes of Vietnam, and the traditional costumes of other SoutheastAsian countries, and cultural exchange activities between Vietnamese youth andinternational ones at the “Young Culture and International Exchanges” space. Meanwhile, at the “Reading Culture” space, people can readand buy books at preferential prices, and meet with famous authors. The “Culinary Culture” space offers visitors an opportunityto enjoy typical dishes and learn about the culinary quintessence of regions acrossVietnam. At the “Youth Start-up” space, visitors can buy products frombusinesses run by young people or agricultural products under the “One Commune- One Product” (OCOP) programme. The "Music - Connection" space features traditional, contemporary, street, and roller skating art performances; anexchange programme for art teams; and a dance group festival titled “Dance for Youth”.
The “Culinary Culture” space offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy typical dishes and learn about the culinary quintessence of regions across Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
At the event, experts and successful young entrepreneurs areinvited to share start-up knowledge and experience with young people. Astart-up contest named "Startup Wheel" was launched at the event,seeking for startup ideas. This year, the youth festival promotes new technologyexperience activities for young people with the "Technology Bus"space introducing many new technology tools and solutions to serve theirlearning and working./.
Ten best projects in the Youth Sustainable Project (YSUP) Competition 2024 have been awarded by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
A mass parade with the participation of youth delegations from around the world has been held within the umbrella of the ongoing World Youth Festival (WYF) 2024), taking place from March 1 to March 7 in Russia's Sochi city.
A high-ranking delegation of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) led by alternate member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and HCYU First Secretary Bui Quang Huy paid a working visit to Belarus from March 8-10.
A football tournament of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)’s chapter in the National University of Laos kicked off on March 20 in Vientiane on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the HCYU (March 26, 1931-2024).
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
A dance performance at the event (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates join a fire lighting ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
The “Culinary Culture” space offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy typical dishes and learn about the culinary quintessence of regions across Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
