The event enjoyed the presence of Counsellor and Deputy Ambassador of Vietnam to the UK To Minh Thu, Dr Caroline Makaka, founder and CEO of Ladies of All Nations International (LOAN), Robbie Motter, founder and CEO of Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE), and 300 guests from the Vietnamese community, organisations, and associations in the UK.
A number of activities were also held during the programme, including an exhibition on Ao Dai (the traditional Vietnamese long dress), a painting exhibition, art performances, and a food festival.
The highlight of the programme was Miss Ao Dai Vietnam in the UK, attracting the participation of more than 50 Vietnamese contestants living, working, and studying in the UK.
According to Minh Hoang, head of the programme’s organising board, the event aimed to popularise traditional Vietnamese cultural values among international friends, whilst simultaneously contributing to preserving the identity of the Vietnamese community in the UK.
Dr Shellie Hunt, a guest of honour of the event, stressed that the cultural scheme would help to raise public awareness of both Vietnamese people and culture, as well as the beauty of Vietnamese women, through the pageant.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Hoi An among world’s 10 most affordable places for Brits
The 400-year-old town Hoi An in central Vietnam has jumped four places to seventh position on this year’s list of 10 cheapest destinations for the Brits.
Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai
Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dài, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. Ao Dai, for them, is not only a kind of dress but also a way to express their emotion and feeling. Let’s meet a Hanoi woman who shares a special love for Ao Dai!
Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
NDO – The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 officially opened at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourism Area and Trang An Ecotourism Area, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on June 9.
