International visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Washington D.C. (VNA) – A 🧔Vietnamese cultural exhibition isunderway at George Mason University (GMU) in the US state of V𓆏irginia, which will run to August 15.
This is a joint effort between the VietnameseEmbassy’s spouse association in the US and GMU's Costello College of Business, aiming to promote the land and people of Vietnam to international friends. On display are items imbued with traditional Vietnamese culture suchas bronze drum and Khue Van Pavilion models, Ao dai (traditional long dress), Chu Dau pottery, lacquerware and rattan products. Tran Thi Bich Van, Chairwoman of the association, said the exhibition is part of the activities to spread Vietnamese culture atuniversities and influential public spaces in the host country. Dean of Costello College of Business Ajay Vinzé called the cultural space the beginning of a great partnershipbetween Vietnam and the GMU, saying the university is looking to expand its cooperationwith the Southeast Asian country. He expressed his hope for more training and cultural exchanges with Vietnam asmany Vietnamese students are studying there. Vinzé said the GMU will send a delegation to Vietnam to seek cooperation opportunities with its universities in June, adding such partnerships are expected to be established in various forms.
A performance at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Cindy Shao, President ofthe Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), thanked the embassy for improving her understanding of Vietnamese history and culture, adding she was veryimpressed by Ao dai and the traditional Vietnamese silk material, andthe book on ancient costumes of the Le (1428-1788) and Ly (1009-1225) dynasties displayed at theexhibition./.
The “Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups- Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week 2022" will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 18-23, featuring a wide range of activities.
Vietnamese cultural heritages and the image of a country of Vietnam with development, renovation and dynamism imbued with national identity were introduced to international friends during an event in Paris on May 3.
The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya".
Vietnam's cultural industries have helped bring the image of a beautiful nation with rich identity to the world. Many localities have successfully optimised the creativity factor in culture and turned culture into an attractive product with high socioeconomic values, thus building trademarks for many destinations.
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
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.
International visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
A performance at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
