The festival, the second of its kind in Vietnam, will introduce five movies from Morocco, the Ivory Coast, Haiti, Senegal, and Belgium. These movies are expected to provide moviegoers with a greater insight into the natural landscapes and people of Africa. The films have all received several awards at prestigious film festivals from around the world and will be screened for free at the Vietnam Film Institute. Both Vietnamese and French subtitles will be available for viewers.
The event will be co-organised by the Embassies of Morocco in Vietnam, the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF)’s Asia-Pacific Office, the Wallonie-Bruxelles delegation to Vietnam, and the French Institute in Vietnam. The first festival was held in the country in 2022.
Launched in 1969, FESPACO is one of the largest African festivals. It takes place biennially in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
