The documentary zoomed in on the Vietnamese community in Brussels and showcases the fusion of cultures through various stories. These stories include a French artist who practices calligraphy in Vietnamese, Vietnamese-Belgian families celebrating Lunar New Year 2024, and Vietnamese-Belgian youths eager to explore Vietnamese culture.
One segment of the documentary focuses on Maria Truong, a Danish-born woman who moved to Brussels for her career. Maria currently works at the Belgian-Vietnamese Alliance where she facilitates partnerships between the two countries, organizing conferences and assisting businesses in establishing cooperation and investment opportunities.
Maria’s story exemplifies the diversity within the Vietnamese community in Belgium and illustrates the intertwining of cultures in modern life.
The video also features the poetry of Nhu Quynh de Prelle, an independent writer and artist based in Brussels. In addition to discussing culture and art, the conversation with Quynh delves into the topic of sustainable development in society.
The video introduces Nénuphar, one of Brussels’ oldest Vietnamese restaurants, which is a popular destination for Vietnamese food enthusiasts and an essential component of the city’s culinary diversity.
Ben Tre green-skin pomelo value chain proves effective
Cooperatives trading green-skin pomelo in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre are thriving thanks to the development of a value chain in agriculture, especially during this difficult period.
Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
NDO – The first Lotus Festival opened at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh city located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on September 1.
ASEAN, the EU Work towards a Strategic Partnership
At the 21stASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) held in Bangkok, Thailand on October 14, the two sides highlighted the importance of ASEAN-EU relations and wished to further deepen bilateral cooperation in important fields. The two sides agreed to make efforts to work towards a strategic partnership.
Vietnam exerts extra effort for cohesive, responsive ASEAN
Vietnam, as Chair of ASEAN in 2020, is exerting every effort to boost the building of a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community so that the bloc can deal with all possible challenges and difficulties, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has said.
HCM City to turn Can Gio into sustainable eco-urban area
Ho Chi Minh City plans to turn Can Gio district into an ecological urban area as part of efforts to urbanise it and improve the quality of life for locals.
