Seoul exhibition highlights beauty of ASEAN’s traditional textiles
Textiles and fabric items from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are being displayed at an exhibition held in Seoul from November 9-13, as part of the ASEAN Week 2022.
Seoul (VNA) – Textiles and fabric items from theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are being displayed at anexhibition held in Seoul from November 9-13, as part of the ASEAN Week 2022.
Themed “Ancient Futures – Treasures of ASEAN Fabric”, the event showcases fabrics made by master artisans using traditional weaving methodsthat have been passed down through generations.
“Pua Kumbu” from Malaysia which inspired the world-renowned shoe designer JimmyChoo is on display at the exhibition, along with Lanh My A silk of Vietnamwhich is made by weaving the finest silk threads coloured with dyes from the mac nua (Diospyros mollis Griff) fruits. Lanh My A silk is used byVietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri, whose designs have been worn byseveral celebrities including K-pop star Rose of Blackpink.
Lanh My A silk of Vietnam is on display at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors to the exhibition can also watch videos on theproduction process, thereby getting general information about tourist destinationsassociated with craft villages in ASEAN countries.
In his remarks, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre KimHak-yong emphasised that this is the first time textiles from the 10 ASEANcountries have been introduced to the Korean public, adding that it is expectedto enhance awareness of ASEAN culture.
“ASEAN Week” is an annual event organised by the ASEAN-KoreaCentre since 2019 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the centre'sestablishment as well as the 2019 ASEAN-Korea Summit in Busan. It aims tointroduce the diverse and unique cultures of ASEAN countries and their tourismpotential to Korean people./.
A fine arts exhibition is being co-held by the northern city of Hai Phong and the Republic of Korea’s Gwangju city, displaying over 100 works by 90 painters from both sides.
The Vietnam-RoK Korea Cultural Festival will be held on October 28-30 in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a wide series of cultural activities introduced by artists from the both countries.
The Vietnam-Republic of Korea Cultural, Trade and Investment Week opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 28 night, offering a wide series of cultural activities introduced by artists from both countries.
Thirty years after the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties, the relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has been thriving across various fields, in which culture cooperation is considered an important pillar in the bilateral ties.
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 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).
An overview of the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) 
Lanh My A silk of Vietnam is on display at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) 
