Roland Beaumont, President of the Asia New Génération Vietnam organisation and director general of the festival, affirmed that the event offered a good chance for French friends to understand more about Vietnam’s culture.

Lion dancing at the first Vietnam Festival.

The event attracted the participation of many artists of Vietnamese origin.

Director-actor Jean-Claude Tran expressed his honour to be invited to the festival, saying that it helps remind the Vietnamese community in France of their homeland and popularize Vietnam’s cultural identities to international friends.

Outstanding artisans in intangible culture field honoured

Vinh Long province Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organised a ceremony on June 19 to honour Meritorious Artisans in the field of intangible cultural heritage and announce the decision on recognising two national treasures.

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.

Vietnam’s culture promoted at Mexican fair

Vietnamese culture has dazzled thousands of visitors at the International Friendly Cultures Fair (FICA) which is taking place in Mexico City from May 31 to June 16.

Vietnam, China step up cooperation in trade, agriculture, logistics

Cooperation in economy, trade, agriculture and logistics between Vietnam and China was highlighted at a seminar in Chengdu, the capital city of China’s Sichuan province, on June 13.

Vietnam’s culture, tourism promoted in Australia

The Embassy of Vietnam in Australia on June 12 hosted an event to promote Vietnam’s culture and tourism in Australia and enhance exchanges between Vietnamese women and international friends in the country. 

Source: VNA