The ASEAN Festival, a vibrant cultural event, was organized by the ASEAN Committee in Stockholm (ACS) in collaboration with the embassies of six ASEAN countries: Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. This festival was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the diversity and richness of ASEAN culture and strengthen diplomatic relations.
The event was honored to host President of the Stockholm City Council Olle Burell, foreign diplomatic representatives in Sweden, and members of the local ASEAN community. The festival also attracted a large number of local residents, especially as it coincided with the lead-up to the much-loved Midsummer Festival, a highlight of the Swedish calendar.
Among the participating countries, Vietnam promoted its advancements in science, technology, renewable energy, logistics, high-tech agriculture, aquaculture, tourism, and services. This was a great platform to introduce Vietnam to the Swedish people and international visitors, fostering a deeper understanding of the country and its people and celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden.
Friendship ambassadors for peace recognised
The final competition for selecting friendship ambassador for peace wrapped up in Hanoi on December 12 evening.
70th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties
On January 30, 1950, the Soviet Union became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Bulgarian Rose Festival to take place in Hanoi
NDO – The second Bulgarian Rose and Friends Festival 2018 will be held at the West Lake Water Park, in Hanoi, from March 8-11, with 1,000 rose trees imported from Bulgaria to be on display.
ASEAN Village 2017
The ASEAN Village took place for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of ASEAN (1967 – 2017) and 22 years of Vietnam’s accession to the bloc (1995 – 2017). The event also highlighted the value of the cultural-economic pillar of the ASEAN Community and affirmed the determination of Ho Chi Minh to become an ASEAN city.
“ASEAN People and Countries” Photo Exhibition
An outdoor photo exhibition, titled “ASEAN People and Countries”, is being held from August 4-11 at Ly Thai To Square in Hanoi. At the exhibition, the 10 most outstanding works by 10 photographers, who are also representatives of 10 ASEAN countries, were awarded trophies with the inscription “ASEAN Photos – 2017” by the organising board.
