Vietnamese painting exhibition in Mongolia marks diplomatic ties
A painting exhibition has been held at the Mongol Art Gallery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar as part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Khanh Tam (firsts from left) and artists pose for a group photo at the exhibition. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - A painting exhibition has been held at the Mongol ArtGallery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar as part of activities to mark the70th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
On display were more than 50 paintings and graphic works by 16 Vietnameseartists from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City, in addition to twopaintings done by a Mongolian volunteer-artist.
The exhibition, jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Mongolia andAsia Art Link Vietnam, was to introduce Mongolian audiences to thecontemporary Vietnamese art scene, helping them to gain greater insights intothe beautiful Vietnamese landscapes, culture, and its friendly people, accordingto Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
Addressing the opening ceremony, Ambassador Doan Khanh Tam emphasised that the event marks the first time that a painting exhibition depicting Vietnamese art andculture has been held in Ulaanbaatar - the capital of the Mongolia.
He expressed his belief that the exhibition will help to further intensify artexchanges between the two countries in the near future.
Painter Trinh Tuan from Asia Art Link Vietnam underscored the significance ofthe event in terms of elevating the images, art, culture, and people of Vietnamto the wider world.
It has also contributed to enhancing mutual understanding between the twopeoples and deepening the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, headded./.
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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.
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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.
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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).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Khanh Tam (firsts from left) and artists pose for a group photo at the exhibition. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) 
