The ASEAN Festival 2024 was held at Angela Peralta Theatre in downtown Mexico City, offering an opportunity for local residents to immerse themselves in the tapestry of diversified culture from ASEAN countries.
Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico Cheppy Wartono, who is also holding the rotating Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Mexico City, addresses the ASEAN Festival 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA)🌼 – The ASEAN Festival 2024 was held at Angela Peralta Theatre in downtown Mexico City, offering an opportunity for local residents to immerse themselves in the tapestry of diversified culture from ASEAN countries.
The event was part of foreign affairs activities by the ASEAN Committee in Mexico City (ACMC), aiming to enhance understanding and tighten solidarity and friendship between ASEAN member states and Mexico, particularly in the field of cultural diplomacy.
Addressing the event, which ended on September 8, Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico Cheppy Wartono, who serves as the rotating Chair of the ACMC, stated that with its 10 members, ASEAN has become one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with total GDP of approximately 3.7 trillion USD, making it the fifth-largest economy globally and home to around 680 million people.
Additionally, ASEAN is a prestigious and increasingly influential organisation with an expansive external relationship, playing a central role in the region, valued by all partners, especially major powers. The bloc has signed 125 free trade agreements (FTAs), including six with regional organisations.
Affirming that ASEAN always attaches importance to its relationship with Mexico, Wartono said that bilateral relations between its member states and Mexico have continuously developed in recent years across various fields, particularly in investment, trade and tourism activities.
María de Lourdes Pozo Pietra Santa, head of the International Affairs Department of the Miguel Hidalgo municipality, which houses many international diplomatic missions, hailed the significance of the Vietnamese cultural space, saying that the local administration and residents were delight to participate in typical cultural activities like this festival.
Visitors to the event are treated to folk art performances, along with handicrafts and artworks reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam as well as enjoy the country’s traditional dishes./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang presided over a ASEAN Committee in Paris (ACP) meeting at the embassy on September 6, during which he officially handed over the rotating ACP chairmanship to the Chargé d'Affaires of the Brunei Embassy.
Indonesian Trade and Industry Chamber (Kadin) head Arsjan Rasjid on September 5 underscored at the 2024 International Sustainable Development Forum (ISF) that sustainability plays a key part in achieving an economic growth of 8%.
The 21st ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (ACDFM-21) kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on September 5 with the presence of high-ranking military delegations of the region.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
