The event was organized by the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with partners, to commemorate the official visit of Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan to South Africa from September 14th to September 17th.
The event showcased a photo exhibition highlighting the vibrancy and hospitality of Vietnam, as well as its UNESCO-recognized world cultural heritage sites, traditional festivals, the characteristics of a wet rice civilization, and Dong Ho folk paintings.
Visitors also had the opportunity to witness the traditional process of printing paintings from woodblocks onto paper.
The Vietnamese cultural space in South Africa marked the beginning of the “Vietnam Days Abroad 2023” series of events.
This cultural diplomacy activity was also the first of its kind to be held in Africa. Subsequent Vietnam Cultural Spaces will be held in France and Japan in October and November, respectively.
Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Unity–Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week to open
NDO – On November 10, the Management Board of Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism officially announced the activities of Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Unity–Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week.
Lung Van- the Roof of the Muong Area
Lung Van (Muong Bi), about 40km from downtown Hoa Binh City, is famous for its spectacular natural scenery and the unique culture of the Muong people.
Programme invites youngsters to explore Vietnam’s heritages
NDO – A programme entitled ‘Travelling to the Root – Experiencing Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritages’ was launched by the Hanoi Cultural Fund on August 18.
Vietnam announces eight more national intangible cultural heritages
NDO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Decision No. 4069/QĐ-BVHTTDL, dated October 30, 2018, on announcing an additional eight national intangible cultural heritages.
Exhibition introduces traditional, contemporary Dong Ho paintings
NDO/VNA – Traditional and contemporary Dong Ho folk paintings are being showcased at an exhibition opened at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on October 31.
