The 8th International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opens in Binh Dinh on August 2 (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) - The 8th International Festival ofVietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opened in the south central provinceof Binh Dinh on August 2 night.
The opening ceremony was organised at Nguyen Tat Thanh Squarein Quy Nhon city with highlights including a dance and musicperformance themed "Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts - Aspirationto reach out".
The show saw the participation of local martial arts masters andtrainees, as well as famous singers and performancesfrom international delegations.
International martial arts troupes join the parade at the event (Photo: VNA)
In the following days, athletes will take part in martial artstalks, exchanges and visit Binh Dinh's dojos as well as tour theprovince's landmarks, historic sites and tourist destinations. A photoexhibition about martial arts practice in Vietnamese andinternational dojos will also be held.
The organisers are also holding a two-day conference aboutplans to push the development of Vietnamese traditional martial arts around theworld up to 2030.
Vice Chairman of the Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee LamHai Giang said the festival was an activity to honour national traditionalcultural values and introduce Binh Dinh's people, landscapes and customsto the world.
"It is a valuable opportunity for local and internationalmartial arts delegations to share experiences on how to maintain andpromote Vietnam’s traditional martial arts”, he said.
In the 8th edition, as many as 1,200 masters, martialartists and trainees from 77 delegations such as the US, France, Moroccoand Switzerland have registered to take part in the festival which ishosted in Binh Dinh every two years.
In 2021, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19pandemic./.
Vietnamese traditional martial arts federations have made contributions to strengthening Vietnam – Algeria relations, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the African country Nguyen Thanh Vinh.
The International Qwankido Federation, a member of the Vietnam Vovinam (traditional martial arts) Federation (VVF), hosted the first ever world championship for teenagers in Padova city in the Veneto region of Italy from April 23 – 24.
Vovinam (Vietnamese traditional martial arts) has not been a permanent sport competed at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games; however, the increasing number of competing countries in recent tournaments shows that it has been extensively welcomed.
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.
The 8th International Festival of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts opens in Binh Dinh on August 2 (Photo: VNA) 
International martial arts troupes join the parade at the event (Photo: VNA) 
