New Delhi exchange camp connects Vietnamese, Indian artists
Vietnamese and Indian painters have joined together at an exchange camp held at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi, as part of activities marking 45 years of their countries’ diplomatic ties.
The logo that wins a logo design contest marking 45 years of Vietnam-India relations
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese and Indian paintershave joined together at an exchange camp held at the Vietnamese Embassy in NewDelhi, as part of activities marking 45 years of their countries’ diplomaticties (January 7, 1972).
The event also attracted representatives fromthe Indian Council for Cultural Relations, foreign visitors and local media.
The artists displayed the best of their works,including ones created right at the camp. They also shared knowledge aboutpainting.
At an exchange on late January 7, VietnameseAmbassador Ton Sinh Thanh said India boasts a great culture which has inspiredmany artists. Vietnamese painters and photographers’ participation inexhibitions and exchanges with Indian peers was a contribution to bilateralties which have been lifted to a comprehensive strategic partnership lastSeptember since culture is a pillar in this relationship.
He also wished the two countries’ friendship andconnections, including in culture, would continue to flourish in the future.
Luong Xuan Doan, Vice Chairman of the VietnamFine Arts Association, expressed his admiration for the Indian culture andappreciation for India’s warm welcome towards his delegation.
He also thanked the Vietnamese Embassy forentrusting the Vietnamese artists with organising a big painting and photoexhibition in India as this was the first of a series of activities celebratingbilateral diplomatic relations in 2017.
Vietnamese artists will work harder to introduceworks imbued with national identities to people in India and around the world,he added.
On January 4, the Vietnamese painters andphotographers had an exchange with their Indian peers at Art Centrix Space inNew Delhi. They will also hold an exhibition in Kolkata city, the Indian stateof West Bengal, from January 9-11.-VNA
The Vietnam film festival opened in New Delhi, India, on January 5, in celebration of the 45-year ties between the two countries (January 7 1972 – 2017).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has congratulated the Vietnam-India Friendship Association on the 45th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (January 7, 1972).
The Vietnam-India Culture Week was opened on January 7 in Ho Chi Minh City as an interesting start for celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-India diplomatic ties and 10 years of bilateral strategic partnership.
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 cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
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).
The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.
The logo that wins a logo design contest marking 45 years of Vietnam-India relations 
