The “Venezuela Cultural Day in Hanoi” was held on June 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Venezuelan Embassy in Vietnam, aiming to introduce the landscape and culture of the country.
Venezuela's craft shown at the event (Source: VOV)
Hanoi (VNA) – The “Venezuela Cultural Day in Hanoi” was held on June 21 💎to mark the 10th anniversary of the Venezuelan Embassy in Vietnam, aiming to introduce the landscape and culture of the South American country.
Opening the event, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Jorge Rondon Utzcategui expressed hope that the optimistic and eventful nation of Venezuela with numerous beauty spots would be featured through the cultural day.
Vietnamese would also have a chance to see dances, films and handicraft products, as well as flavours and scientific and humanitarian ideas from the Latin American country, he said.
Venezuela, home to seven UNESCO-recognised cultural heritages, boasts a diverse culture integrating into other civilisations on the globe, making it a harmonious, friendly and peace-loving nation, said the diplomat, adding that as many as 52 national-scale festivals are held every year across the country.
Meanwhile, Nguyen Viet Thao, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Vietnam-Venezuela Friendship Association, said that the event is a good chance for Vietnamese people to get deeper understanding of the beautiful Venezuela as well as the unique Latin American culture.
ꦚThis is also an opportunity for people from both countries to foster their friend﷽ship, he added.-VNA
Venezuela and Vietnam are looking to build a strategic alliance in energy via cooperation with the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group in order to ensure each country’s energy security.
The Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malaysian embassies in Venezuela have coordinated with the Latin America and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) to organised a workshop on ASEAN-SELA economic cooperation.
A seminar entitled “International Day of Solidarity with Venezuela” was held in Hanoi on April 19, featuring Vietnam – Venezuela friendship and solidarity.
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 cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Venezuela's craft shown at the event (Source: VOV)
