Vietnamese culture spotlighted at Choisy-le-Roi festival
The municipal festival of France’s Choisy-le-Roi city, which highlighted Vietnam as this year’s theme, took place along the bank of the Seine River last weekend, attracting about 15,000 visitors.
A stall at the festival run by the city's chapter of the France - Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – The municipal festival of France’s Choisy-le-Roicity, which highlighted Vietnam as this year’s theme, took place along the bankof the Seine River last weekend, attracting about 15,000 visitors.
Mayor of Choisy-le-Roi Didier Guillaume said his city hasshared close ties with Vietnam for half a century through the past negotiationand signing of the Paris Peace Accords as well as its current cooperation withHanoi’s Dong Da district.
He said the city holds a tradition of inviting a partnercountry to become the centre of its annual festival and 2019 is earmarked forpromoting Vietnam’s culture and tourism.
Choisy-le-Roi has worked with the cultural centre of Vietnamin France to prepare for the event, the official elaborated.
Photos on Vietnam by Thiery Beyne on display at the festival (Photo: VNA)
The event featured spaces introducing Vietnamese villages,food, and traditional music. Also on display were photos on Vietnam by ThieryBeyne, who now lives and works as a photographer in the Southeast Asiancountry.
On the occasion, a flower mural along the bank of the Seinewas inaugurated. Painted by six Vietnamese artists, it is 3m in height and 30min length, portraying typical flowers of Vietnam.
A part of the flower mural (Photo: VNA)
Choisy le Roi, a suburban city 20km to the east of Paris, iswhere the two negotiation delegations of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam andthe Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Southern Vietnamstayed during the negotiations on the Paris Peace Accords on ending war andresuming peace in Vietnam from 1968 to 1973. In 2013, the local authoritiesinaugurated a special square named ‘Paris Agreement’.-VNA
An exchange festival was held in Montreuil city, on the outskirts of Paris, on June 6 to strengthen friendship and solidarity between Vietnamese and French people and associations.
France’s Choisy le Roi city has offered an insignia to Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son in recognition of his contributions to developing the France-Vietnam ties as well as twin relations between the city and Hanoi’s Dong Da district in 2016.
Cooperation between Vietnamese and French localities is one of the pillars to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, heard a seminar in Paris on June25.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
A stall at the festival run by the city's chapter of the France - Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: VNA) 
Photos on Vietnam by Thiery Beyne on display at the festival (Photo: VNA) 
A part of the flower mural (Photo: VNA) 
