The booth of Vietnam at the event (Source: VNA) Prague (VNA) - A festival to introduce the culture and foods of various countries took place in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 8 with the participation of 50 foreign embassies and diplomatic agencies in the country, including Vietnam. Speaking at the festival, Ondrej Kolar, head of the organisation board of the event said this is only culture and food festival in the country joined by all foreign diplomatic agencies in Prague. Attracting 20,000 visitors, the event offered a change for locals and foreign visitors to enjoy traditional foods of many countries, as well as get insights into the countries’ culture through an art performance programme. Talking to Czech-based Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent, Kolar said he was very happy that Vietnam was part of the festival, helping Czech people understand more about Vietnamese culture. This is the fourth consecutive year Vietnam has attended the event. At this … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture, food impress at festival in Czech
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Vietnamese culture shines in Czech city
A food festival as part of the ‘Vietnam Culture Month’ programme in Ceske Velenice (Photo: VNA) Prague (VNA) – A Vietnamese cultural event took place in the southern Czech city, Ceske Velenice, on April 26, as a highlight of the ‘Vietnam Culture Month’ programme that runs throughout April in the city. Speaking at the event, Tran Vinh Bac, Counsellor in charge of cultural affairs at the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, thanked the municipal authorities for their support of the organisation of the programme as well as Vietnamese expatriates’ integration to the local community. The event is held in the context of the Vietnamese community preparing for their celebration of the 20th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese Association in Czech Republic (1999 – 2019) and the two countries about to mark 70 years of their diplomatic relations, he added. Mayor of the city Jaromir Sliva said the two countries’ traditional ties and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture shines in Czech city
Photographer Nicolas Cornet: I wish viewers know more about Vietnamese culture
He said that he can talk about Vietnam’s unique cultural identities for hours and always set tasks of promoting the cultural identities to not only foreigners but even Vietnamese people. Bridge connecting the two countries’ culture Q: You have had a strong attachment for over 30 years. Could you tell us about your natural attachment? A: My wife is Vietnamese, but was born and grew up in France, therefore, her knowledge of Vietnam is not very great. I wished to learn about Vietnam to tell my children. In 1987, one of my friends, who was an expert of black-and-white photos, wanted to travel to Vietnam to make a photo book and he asked me to go with him. In order to implement the project, we had to return to Vietnam many times. In addition, I worked for several French and German newspapers, so I also had more opportunities to return to the country. Currently, I work in Vietnam around 3-4 months every year. Almost half of my friends are in Vietnam. I have also had many jobs in … [Read more...] about Photographer Nicolas Cornet: I wish viewers know more about Vietnamese culture
Participants of PAMS-42 learn more about Vietnamese culture
This was an activity within the framework of the PAMS-42, co-chaired by the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the US Army Pacific Command (USARPAC), from August 19 to 24 in Hanoi. "This is an opportunity for participants to learn more about the Vietnamese culture. I am so happy that Indonesia and Vietnam share many similarities. These games contribute to expressing the spirit of solidarity, joy and cohesion among countries," said Lieutenant Colonel Inyoman YDP. During the seminar, delegates attending the PAMS-42 and their spouses are scheduled to visit the Vietnam National Museum of History, Vietnamese Women's Museum, Van Phuc Silk Village, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy water puppet shows. The PANO would like introduce several photos of the exchange program. The delegates joining tug-of-war game Joyful moments on the sidelines of the seminar The delegates exchange and learn more about Vietnamese culture … [Read more...] about Participants of PAMS-42 learn more about Vietnamese culture
Vietnamese culture attracts visitors at int’l fair in Mexico
Visitors show interest in Vietnamese handicrafts at the 10th International Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico City (Photo: VNA) Mexico City (VNA) – The Vietnamese culture has impressed visitors at the 10th International Friendly Cultures Fair, which opened at Zocalo square in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 14. After the fair’s opening ceremony, the pavilion of Vietnam, introducing the country’s landscapes and people, special handicrafts, ao dai (women’s traditional costume), and non la (traditional conical hats), attracted thousands of visitors. A number of Mexicans and foreigners described the Vietnamese culture as unique and charming, which could be seen in women’s ao dai and lacquer products. Meanwhile, typical dishes of Vietnam like nem ran (fried spring roll) and coffee also inspired visitors’ interest. Many visitors expressed their hope for increased presence of the Vietnamese culture in Mexico, adding that they also want to learn more … [Read more...] about Vietnamese culture attracts visitors at int’l fair in Mexico