Vietnamese culture, arts preserved, promoted in Germany
A visiting delegation of the Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature and the Arts held a meeting with cultural and artistic associations of the Vietnamese community in Germany on October 10 in Berlin to seek measures to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture and arts in Germany.
Chairman of the Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature and the Arts Nguyen The Ky (standing, right) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – A visiting delegation of the Central Council for the Theory and Crit🍸icism of Literature and the Arts held a meeting with cultural and artis🍎tic associations of the Vietnamese community in Germany on October 10 in Berlin to seek measures to preserve and promote Vietnameseculture and arts in Germany.
Speakingat the event, Ambassador Vu Quang Minh said that cultural and arts activities of the Vietnamese community in Germany are robust, rich and diverse,including music, dance, poetry, literature and other forms of arts. He alsoexpressed his hope that Vietnamese culture and arts will be preserved andpromoted in the European country through generations. Chairmanof the Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature and the ArtsNguyen The Ky said the delegation's visit to Germany aims to discuss with organisations and agencies of the German side as well as associations of the Vietnamese community cooperation in literature and arts and activities in the field of overseas Vietnamese, serving the review and perfection of the Vietnamese Party, Government’s orientations,policies and laws on literature and arts in 2025 on the occasion of the 50th National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2025). Representativesof Vietnamese literature and arts clubs, organisations in Germany and other Europeancountries expressed their wish to preserve and promote Vietnamese traditionalart forms in foreign countries, helping foreign friends to have a betterunderstanding about the cultural identities of the S-shaped country.
During their trip, the councilis scheduled to meet with leaders of the Berlin international film festival(Berlinale), Goethe Institute, the Germany-Vietnam Association and otherorganisations ./.
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Nearly 140 women representing Vietnamese women’s groups in 16 states of Germany attended a founding congress of the Vietnamese Women's Union in Germany on October 1.
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.
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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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
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.
Chairman of the Central Council for the Theory and Criticism of Literature and the Arts Nguyen The Ky (standing, right) speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
