Visitors at the display area of Vietnam at the festival. (Source: VNA)
Cairo (VNA) – Vietnam left strongimpression on visitors at the 14th Sakia International Cultural Festival in theEgyptian capital city of Cairo.
The festival drew the participation of nearly 30countries and territories across the world. This is the second time Vietnam hasattended the event.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt introduced many documents,books, photos and objects on culture, history, country and people of Vietnam,especially its heroic history and outstanding achievements after 30 years ofreform.
Besides books on tourism introducing excitingdestinations and unique features of regions, there also were maps and documentson Vietnam’s islands. A video clip entitled “Welcome to Vietnam” and a shortfilm on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career were screened at the festival.
Vu Thien, Minister Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy, said Egyptian and international friends arevery interested in and highly evaluate Vietnam’s unique cultural features.
In 2017 and upcoming years, the embassy will organisea series of events under the theme “Following Uncle Ho’s Footsteps.”
🦩 The Sakia International Cultural Festival wasorganised annually and is an occasion for delegations to exchange culturalactivities and boost unity and understanding.-VNA
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and his Singaporean counterpart Tony Tan Keng Yam held talks in Cairo on October 31 to discuss measures to promote bilateral cooperation in economy and trade.
The Egyptian Nile TV Channel featured Vietnam’s world heritage sites and cultural celebrities recognised by UNESCO in its 30-minute live coverage on November 19.
General Director of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Nguyen The Ky has proposed that the agency and the Egypt National Radio finalise procedures for the signing of a bilateral agreement in broadcasting.
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 Indian Film Festival not only honours the artistic value of cinema but also contributes to strengthening the friendship and enhancing cultural exchange between the people of Son La in particular and Vietnam in general and India.
An art exchange programme between Vietnam and Cambodia was held on the evening of June 13 in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long as part of the 2025 Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam.
Visitors at the display area of Vietnam at the festival. (Source: VNA)
