In the Championship category, Nguyen Chi Thai took first prize, and Ngo Hau, another contestant from Vietnam, came third. Denny Lam of Singapore came second. All three consolation prizes came to contestants from the host country.

Vietnamese flower designers win big in a flower arrangement contest at the World Flower Council Summit 2023.

Meanwhile in the Friendship category, Vietnamese flower designers bagged all the prizes. Dinh Thi Bich Van was awarded the gold prize, Nguyen Thi Luu the silver, Ha Minh Chau the bronze and Vo Truong Vy Thao the consolation prize.

The 37th World Flower Council Summit is co-organised by the World Flower Council and Da Lat University in Da Lat, which is dubbed the city of flowers in Vietnam for the first time, in coincidence with the 130th anniversary of the city’s establishment.

The summit saw the participation of 200 artisans and designers from 18 countries and territories, aiming at honoring the value of flowers and the flower industry, and turning flowers into a symbol of peace and culture.

The World Flower Council, a non-profit organization with members from over 40 nations and territories, specialises in boosting the growth of the global fresh flower field.

Over the past 40 years since its establishment, the council has organized 36 flower-related events in many countries. The World Flower Council Summit has become one of the world’s most prestigious and long-standing floral events.

Quan ho performance skills taught to over 250 artisans and members

BAC GIANG - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Giang province organized a training programme on September 10 to enhance knowledge and skills of Quan ho (love duet) performance.

Vietnamese Festival held in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture

A Vietnamese Festival was held in Yokohama, the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan on September 9, drawing a large number of visitors.

“Tro tan ruc ro” wins “Best Featured Film” at Golden Kite Awards 2023

Director Bui Thac Chuyen's “Tro tan ruc ro” (Glorious Ashes) movie was honoured as the “Best Featured Film” at the Golden Kite Awards 2023 held at Do Theatre in Nha Trang City on September 9.

Vietnamese singer wins big in China for reality show

Singer Chi Pu has become popular in China after winning fans as the 6th place finalist on the top local reality show "Sisters Who Make Waves."

Vietnamese cuisine introduced at Embassy Festival in Netherlands

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands joined the embassies of nearly 60 countries at the Embassy Festival which was held in The Hague on September 2.

Source: VNA