President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Hangeul calligraphy
President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Hangeul calligraphy
The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association and the Korean Cultural Resource Institute co-hosted a press conference on October 25 to introduce the national writing contest and display of President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Hangeul calligraphy.
Hanoi (VNA) - TheVietnam Cultural Heritage Association and the Korean Cultural ResourceInstitute co-hosted a press conference on October 25 to introduce the national writingcontest and display of President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Hangeul calligraphy.
The event is one of theactivities held to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of diplomaticrelations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (1992-2022).
The writing contest willtake place on the morning of October 27 at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple ofLiterature), with the participation of 100 contestants who are keen oncalligraphy and students studying the Korean language from Vietnameseuniversities.
The contest expects about 100 contestants (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn)
The organisers will choose15 excellent works to be awarded and engraved on wood by Korean artists todisplay at the “President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Korean calligraphy” exhibitionfrom November 28-30 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum./.
The World Records Union (WorldKings) and the Vietnam Records Organisation (Vietkings) on July 1 recognised “Nguyen Dinh Chieu thi tuyen” (Collection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s Poems), a calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu as the largest calligraphy book in Vietnamese of poet Chieu's poems in the world.
Calligraphy is an ancient art form from the East, while graffiti represents a young cultural movement imported from the West and largely associated with hip-hop culture in Vietnam. An exhibition named “Dialogue between Calligraphy and Graffiti” held at Hanoi’s Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) has brought audiences a new experience in creative arts.
Before the National High School Graduation Exam, Hanoian students eagerly went to Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam to ask for calligraphy works and pray for good luck.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
At the press conference (//www.hanoimoi.com.vn/) 
The contest expects about 100 contestants (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn) 
