Vietnam’s unique culture introduced at Australia’s multicultural festival
Visiting Vietnam's booth, many visitors showed great interest in tourist attractions in Vietnam to prepare for their upcoming trips to the Southeast Asian nation.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam (fifth from left) and members of the Quan ho troupe pose for a group photo at the festival. (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) -ꦜ The embassies of Vietnam and other ASEAN countries in Australia organised an ASEAN village event as part of the 27th Canberra Multicultural Festival on February 7.
A Quan ho (love duet singing) troupe of Vietnam performed at one of the eight main stages of the festival, helping to introduce the intangible cultural heritage as well as unique cultural identity of Vietnam.
Cultural publications, commercial products, souvenirs, and tourism information were also exhibited at the three-day event. Notably, visitors got a chance to experience printing Dong Ho paintings, a unique folk art genre of Vietnam.
Visiting Vietnam's booth, many visitors showed great interest in tourist attractions in Vietnam to prepare for their upcoming trips to the Southeast Asian nation. Many of them were delighted to participate in a survey sharing their knowledge about Vietnam.
The festival also featured performances by various artists from different countries, along with parades and cooking demonstrations.
Ambassador of Singapore to Australia Anil Kumar Nayar, who is also holding the rotating chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC), emphasised that ASEAN aims to further enhance regional cooperation, including in cultural connections and people-to-people exchanges.
He expressed his belief that Australia and ASEAN will continue to work together and strengthen their ties as both sides share the common principle of unity in diversity.
Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Andrew Barr spoke highly of the relationship between ASEAN and Australia, highlighting their importance to each other in cultural exchange, which contributes to strengthening overall relations as well as economic cooperation.
This is the seventh time all the 10 ASEAN countries have come together at the festival to introduce the beauty of their land, people, culture, and traditional cuisine to Australians and international friends.
The annual Canberra Multicultural Festival aims at promoting the multicultural beauty of the communities in Australia. Last year, it attracted nearly 420,000 attendees, with nearly 270 exhibition booths from organisations, embassies of countries, and community groups representing 170 ethnicities in Australia./.
The Vietnamese Culture Day in Japan programme took place in Tokyo on February 4, featuring a array of captivating performances, including Vietnamese poetry readings, traditional songs, and a theatrical adaptation of the folk tale Tam Cam.
Vietnam's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate hearts worldwide, with an increasing number of foreign friends embracing, preserving and spreading its timeless allure.
The unions of Vietnamese Associations and of Vietnamese Women's Associations in Europe on January 15 announced the launch of a project on preserving and promoting the homeland’s culture in Europe and its associated online competition on the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) – Vietnam’s biggest annual traditional celebration.
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.
