The province of Ben Tre, in collaboration with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, hosted a unique event, celebrating International Yoga Day while commemorating 52 years of Vietnam-India diplomatic relations and 17 years of their comprehensive strategic partnership. This event highlighted the role of women in societal progress, recognizing their invaluable contributions to families and the development of their nations and the world.
Nguyen Thi Be Muoi, Vice Chairwoman of the People’s Committee, emphasized how yoga’s holistic approach to wellness empowers women, enhancing their physical and mental strength to thrive in all areas of life. The event served as a cultural, sporting, and tourism exchange, fostering solidarity between India and Vietnam, with Ben Tre taking center stage.
Deepak Yadav, Secretary of the Indian Consulate General, revealed that the previous year’s International Yoga Day witnessed an impressive turnout, with 23.44 million participants, showcasing the global appeal of this ancient practice.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
NDO – The ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre, My Dinh, Hanoi, on July 28, with the participation of Vietnamese singers Noo Phuoc Thinh, Dong Nhi and Trong Hieu, as well as many international artistes.
Festival highlights HCM City’s integration and development achievements
NDO – The “Ho Chi Minh City – Development and Integration Festival” kicked off on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on November 29, promising to entertain visitors with various activities highlighting the city’s integration and development achievements.
Tomizawa Mamoru and His Great Passion for Vietnamese Pottery
Although Tomizawa Manoru is a native of Japan, he has a great passion for Vietnamese pottery. With a desire to promote the unique Vietnamese craft to international friends, he has opened pottery classes in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam-France Promote Cooperation in Culture and Education
Eva Nguyen Binh, cultural counsellor at the French Embassy in Vietnam, Director of the French Institute in Hanoi granted Vietnam Pictorial’s reporter an interview on cultural and education cooperation between the two countries on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
