Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the country Ho Minh Tuan spoke highly of significant contributions by the association to the cultural and art development, which help to connect the Vietnamese people in the country with those in Europe.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan (first row, centre) speaks at the event.

Since its establishment in 2009, the association has focused on activities which aim to conserve and develop Vietnam’s traditional culture and art, enhancing links of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) with their homeland and raising the position of the Vietnamese community in the European nation.

It has organised a series of programmes to bolster connection of OVs in Europe.

In the coming time, the association will bolster links and join hands with organisations of Vietnamese people in the Czech Republic to conserve intangible cultural heritage, including quan ho (love duet singing), xoan singing, cheo (traditional opera) and ca tru (ceremonial singing in the north).

Vietnam promotes culture, tourism and cuisine in France

Vietnam’s culture, landscape, tourism and cuisine are being advertised to international friends through a “Vietnamese cultural space” covering nearly 3,000 sq. km at the ongoing 84th Metz International Fair in Metz, France from September 27 to October 7.

Vietnam’s Ao Dai, culture promoted in South Africa

Vietnam’s Ao Dai (traditional long dress) and folk dances were introduced at an international cultural festival held by the International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA) in South Africa on September 28.

Tay Ninh province promotes culture, trade, tourism in Hanoi

Unique performing arts of ethnic minority people in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh started the Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi.

Vietnam international agriculture fair opens

The Vietnam international agriculture fair, AgroViet 2019, opened in Hanoi on September 26, with the participation of about 200 domestic and international businesses.

Bac Giang to showcase 250 booths at the first culture-tourism trade and entrepreneur week in integration era

(BGO) – According to the Business Association in the northern province of Bac Giang, a trade fair will take place from October 5 – 12, drawing the participation of 250 booths in and outside the province to showcase, introduce and sell the local key products.

Source: VNA