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The Hanoi People’s Committee is partnering with other organizations to present the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023, with the theme of ‘Autumn in Hanoi – Come for Love.’ The festival aims to showcase the beauty, cultural heritage, and tourist attractions of the Vietnamese capital city. In addition to celebrating Hanoi’s landmarks, the festival, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1, will also highlight unique crafts that are integral to the city’s culture. The festival will feature a variety of art performances and activities in the pedestrian areas surrounding the famous Ho Guom (Sword Lake). These activities will include a street parade, lion and dragon dances by performers from Thanh Oai District, a lantern parade by Son Tay District, kite performances, and puppet shows. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy street dances and performances of the traditional Vietnamese costume, the ao dai. Stay updated with the latest news about Vietnam by following us on Faceboo...

Attending the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 7, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presented five key proposals for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue spoke at the first plenary session of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) (photo: VNA). The Vietnamese legislator suggested enhancing solidarity, centrality, and strategic values of ASEAN as the first key proposal. Hue also proposed optimizing the support of partners and the international community in ensuring a regional environment of peace, security, and stability, ensuring the principles of independence and self-reliance, and maintaining consensus with ASEAN’s common stance and viewpoints. He suggested taking peace as the goal, dialogue as the tool, and cooperation as the motto to address disputes in the spirit of r...

The 9th International Day of Yoga, which took place on July 29, was held for the first time in the central province of Quang Binh, according to a report by VNA. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, highlighted that the province is currently host to more than 40 yoga clubs. The event provided an opportunity for local residents to learn more about yoga and the Indian culture. It also aimed to promote Quang Binh’s fitness and sports movement and showcase its potential and strengths to India. This event was significant for fostering cultural exchange and friendship between the two countries. International Day of Yoga celebrated at Bao Ninh beach square in Quang Binh province with over 300 yoga enthusiasts, including provincial officials. Roshan Lepcha, Political and Information Counsellor at the Embassy of India, spoke highly of Vietnam’s role as a co-sponsor of the United Nations resolution that...

Addressing the opening ceremony on March 18, Nguyen Phu Binh, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, praised Van Duong Thanh for her great contributions to strengthening the friendship between the Vietnamese people and those in other countries. “Thanh is not only a talented painter, but also a diplomatic messenger, significantly contributing to connecting and strengthening the friendship and solidarity between the Vietnamese people and others in the world,” he said. Visiting the exhibition, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila said she highly respects painter Duong Thanh for her tireless devotion to painting and strengthening cultural connectivity among nations, especially with Romania. Thanh works as a cultural ambassador to help promote ties between Vietnam and Romania, the ambassador said, recalling the painter’s solo exhibitions at famous museums in Romania, attracting large numbers of visitors.  Van Duong Thanh is considered to be one of the special arti...