Hoi An Culture Days open in France on August 29. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Hoi An Culture Days opened in Paris, Fra🍌nce, on August29, featuring folk dances, games, musical performances, and educational 💝events.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Hoi An City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son said that the event aimed to populariseunique characteristics and culture of the ancient town to the Vietnamese communityin France and international friends. Over the past years, Hoi An has strived to become anattractive tourist destination in the central region of Vietnam. The city welcomes more than five million visitors each year. Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said that Hoi An is a favouritedestination of both domestic and foreign holiday-makers, and the pride of Vietnam. The event was part of a series of activities to mark the 50 founding anniversary of diplomaticties between the two countries and the 10th anniversary of their strategicpartnership.
Vietnamese Ambassador to UNESCO Le Thi Hong Van introduces Hoi An's handicraft products to international guests. (Photo: VNA)
Talking with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in Paris, Son revealed that Hoi An has strengthened relations withFrance’s agencies and organisations. Currently, the city is working with theFrench Embassy in Vietnam to build a French-style quarter on Phan Boi Chau street. The French Development Agency (AFD) has sponsored a project witha total investment capital of 1 trillion VND (41.3 million USD) for the preservation of the ancient city's old quarter. Hoi An was recognised as a world cultural heritage in 1999 by UNESCO,with more than 1,000 architectural works imbued with French culture builtin the early 20th century. The city is also famous for its Ho Tram which wasrecognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2009./.
Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage Site, has been named among the nine best city destinations with beaches by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) based in Hong Kong.
Activities were held in Wernigerode town, Germany, from August 24-27 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the friendship and twinning relationship between the city and Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam, Vietnam.
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.
Hoi An Culture Days open in France on August 29. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to UNESCO Le Thi Hong Van introduces Hoi An's handicraft products to international guests. (Photo: VNA) 
