Within the museum's curated galleries, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly introduced the French guest through an impressive collection that reflects Vietnam's cultural identity and historical depth.
The exhibition features over 50 black-and-white photographs by French photographer Marc Riboud. It is held by Les amis de Marc Riboud (Marc Riboud’s friends association) to commemorate Vientam’s 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
Set against the backdrop of the Year of the Snake, associated with the country’s transformation and renewal, the exhibition offers a fresh vision of a dynamic and evolving Vietnam. Visitors have a chance to discover a creatively reimagined Vietnam that transcends stereotypical images of war, traditional costumes, and scenic landscapes.
The cooperation agreement outlines several key initiatives, including regular training programmes in sports nutrition and psychology, sharing of advanced technological applications, and athlete performance evaluation methods.
Choeur Tim choir, a group of young singers from France’s Versailles city, is captivating audiences with their passionate renditions of Vietnamese folk music, bringing the rich musical heritage of Vietnam to life in Paris and far beyond.
The image of the Vietnamese tranquil countryside, Ao dai (traditional long dress), fine art products, and traditional music among others, were among the highlights of the Vietnam Culture Day recently held in France’s Eure-et-Loir province, more than 100 kilometres to the south of Paris.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has held talks with French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in Paris, during which they signed a cultural cooperation programme between the two ministries for the 2024-2028 period, marking a new development in the Vietnam-France partnership in this field.
An art programme featuring Vietnam's unique traditional music and culture was held at the Francophone Village on October 5 as part of the activities on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on September 7 came to the Olympic Village on the outskirts of Paris to meet with the Vietnamese delegation competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh advanced to the Paris 2024 Olympics’ 25-metre pistol women’s final as she ranked fourth with 587 points at the qualification event on August 2.
Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, archer Do Thi Anh Nguyet and rower Pham Thi Hue will continue competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 31 (Paris time).
Vietnam has high hopes on Pham Thi Hue who will compete at the quarter-finals of the women’s rowing single sculls event of the Paris 2024 Olympics starting at 14:40 on July 30 (Vietnam time).
Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh ranked fourth at the women’s 10-metre air pistol finale on July 28, missing out on winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic event.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Chairman of the Vietnam Olympic Committee Nguyen Van Hung conferred the insignia “For the cause of culture, sports and tourism” on Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris on July 25.
A seminar highlighting the relationship between the Vietnamese and French cinema was held on July 3 as part of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), bringing together crowds of film experts from both countries.
Vietnam has brought to the annual festival of consulates general in France a showcase of her tourism destinations, traditional paintings and musical instruments, leaving an enticing impression on visitors.
A football tournament was held in Paris, France, on April 20 and 21, attracting the participation of more than 500 Vietnamese students in France and Belgium.
Mayor of the French city of Bagneux Hélène Amiable hosted a local reception on April 15 for a delegation of eight young Vietnamese taekwondo athletes currently under training until April 16.
A Vietnamese delegation took part in a francophone cultural festival held by the Maison de la Francophonie association in France’s Bussy-Saint-Georges on March 31, impressing attendants by a large number of performances.
