Writer and translator Do Ngoc Viet Dung introduces a book at the event in Prague on September 4. (Photo: vov.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Three books that introduce the culture of theCzech Republic to Vietnamese people living there have been released.
The books, by author Vlastimil Podracky, have been translated by Do Ngoc VietDung and his counterparts. Dung is deputy-general secretary of the Vietnam –CzechFriendship Association and member of Czech Writers’ Association.
They are available at the SAPA Centre in Prague. The centre is a Vietnamesetrading centre and market in the capital city.
Vietnamese make up the third largest ethnic minority in the Czech Republic.
"Culture is a door to open the world of different countries," saidDung. “We want to strengthen mutual understanding between Vietnamese and Czechpeople.”
The books portray European economies, politics and society and explain Czechculture to Vietnamese readers, he said at the book launching ceremony.
It is hoped the publications will highlight the importance of appropriateconduct and respect for the cultures of countries, contributing to increasedunderstanding and friendship among ethnic community in the context of a diverseworld.
At the ceremony, the first Vietnamese literature work entitled Ngot Ngao ViDang (Sweet Bitterness) by Doan Hoai Trung was introduced in Czech. It istranslated by Hilda Suchova about Vietnamese students living in Czechoslovakiabetween 1978 and 1984.
“We are very happy and proud of popularising Czech literature to Vietnamesereaders through Vietnamese translators,” said writer Karel Sys, chairman of thewriters’ association. “Although the two cultures have different developmenthistories we have found a way to know each other.” - VNS/VNA
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Vietnam and the Czech Republic should help their defence businesses to seek cooperation opportunities in military trade and defence industry, Deputy Defence Minister Phan Van Giang has said.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan and President of the Czech Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Vladimír Dlouhý on July 17 discussed measures to boost bilateral cooperation in economics, trade and investment after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) was signed on June 30.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in the first six months of 2019 hit 591.14 million USD, up 5.6 percent, according to latest statistics of the European country.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Writer and translator Do Ngoc Viet Dung introduces a book at the event in Prague on September 4. (Photo: vov.vn) 
