Berlin (VNA) –💦 An event promoting Vietnam’s cultureand tourism was recently held at a multicultural festival in Augsburg inGermany’s Bavaria state.
It was jointly organised by the Consulate General of Vietnamin Frankfurt and Huong Viet magazine of Vietnamese people in Germany. In his opening speech, Consul General Le Quang Long said theevent offers chances for members of the Vietnamese community in Germany’s southwestern region to meet and connect with international friends, and promote Vietnam’s images as an attractive, safe and friendly destination. Vietnam’s tourism products, cuisine and national mapsfeaturing Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos wereintroduced at the event. The country’s folk dances were also a draw tovisitors. During his working trip to Augsburg, Long met with the city's thirdhonorary mayor Bernd Kränzle, who spoke highly of the role of the Vietnamesecommunity in the German city in fostering exchanges and mutual understandingbetween people of Germany and Vietnam.
Consul General Le Quang Long (first from right of the right side) meets with Augsburg's third honorary mayor Bernd Kränzle (left) (Photo: VNA)
He stated that Augsburg and Vietnamese localities canenhance cooperation in nurse training via partnership with the UniversityHospital Augsburg, pledging to support the Vietnamese Consulate General to seekpartners. Launched in 2009, the Huong Viet magazine has served as abridge linking the Vietnamese community in Germany and compatriots at home andarranged events to promote the country’s culture and people to German and internationalfriends./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany has held a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the country to honour organisations, individuals and businesses with outstanding contributions to the community and the homeland.
A batch of 852,480 AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrived in Hanoi on September 16, according to the German Embassy in Vietnam and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has brought about a range of opportunities for German investors in Vietnam after it came into force more than one year ago.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu has recently received the token of medical equipment worth 350,000 USD donated by Techtronic Industries (TTI) Co., Ltd and Deutsches Haus (German House) Co., Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
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.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
Consul General Le Quang Long (first from right of the right side) meets with Augsburg's third honorary mayor Bernd Kränzle (left) (Photo: VNA) 
