‘Vietnam Days in India’ helps tighten bilateral ties
The “Vietnam Days in India 2022” programme took place in New Delhi from December 12-14, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
New Delhi (VNA) – The “Vietnam Days in India 2022” programme tookplace in New Delhi from December 12-14, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
The opener of the programme was the Magical Night ArtPerformance on December 12 evening by artists from the Viet Bac Folk Music andDance Theater.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang DaoCuong said that this art performance is a vivid demonstration of the culturalexchange between Vietnam and India, as audience in India had a chance to enjoy unique art forms of Vietnam, including those that have been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
This cultural programme will contribute to consolidating andpromoting the friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between thetwo countries, he added.
The Vietnamese Cultural Space at the headquarters of theVietnamese Embassy in New Delhi on December 13 was the highlight of theprogramme, during which visitors could experience Vietnamese folk art formssuch as Dong Ho folk painting, ‘to he’ (toy figurines), and performances of ethnic musical instruments.
It also provided participantswith an opportunity to learn about the beauty of Vietnamese people and theirdaily lives through the Vietnam Vitality exhibition featuring outstandingbooks, photos, and magazines, especially those about President Ho Chi Minh.
“Vietnam Days Abroad” is an annual national promotionprogramme chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. This is the secondtime the ministry has chosen India as the destination of the programme series,after the first in 2018./.
An art programme was held in Tuy Hoa city in the south-central province of Phu Yen on December 6 night, featuring performances staged by local artists and classical Indian dancers.
The Trade Office and Embassy of Vietnam opened the country’s pavilion at Intex South Asia, an international textile sourcing show held in New Delhi on December 8.
A trade promotion conference between Vietnam and India was held on December 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to foster trade and industrial cooperation among the business communities of the two countries.
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.
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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.
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The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.
The Indian Film Festival not only honours the artistic value of cinema but also contributes to strengthening the friendship and enhancing cultural exchange between the people of Son La in particular and Vietnam in general and India.
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Digitalisation does not mean commercialisation or oversimplification of culture. It is a way of selecting, adapting, and spreading traditional values through a modern language.
The 11th edition is expected to serve as a vital channel for conveying Vietnam’s development message to the international community, and represent a milestone in the implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 57 on continuing to improve the quality and efficiency of external information service in the new situation.
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An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA) 
