Cultural, sport exchanges strengthen Vietnam-China friendship
The 2025 Vietnam-China youth hip-hop cultural exchange festival has recently taken place at the Huu Nghi Quan square, a border area between the two countries, as part of the ongoing Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange.
The recent cross-border Vietnam-China friendship cycling race attracts hundreds of participants. (Illustrative photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – The 2025 Vietnam-China youth hip-hop cultural exchange festival has recently taken place at the Huu Nghi Quan square, a border area between the two countries, as part of the ongoing Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange.
Young street dancers from Vietnam and China took part in the competition, using their performances to connect, express emotions, and foster friendship. Fu Junxi, a Chinese street dancer who set a national record at the Juste Debout 2025 finals in Paris this March, praised Vietnamese hip-hop for its fluid movements and vibrant tropical style, noting that there is much to learn from it.
Earlier, on March 8, the first-ever Vietnam-China friendship fishing tournament was held in Pingxiang city, attracting 100 fishing enthusiasts from both countries. Participants shared that they have a common language and passion for fishing, with the event bringing them closer together.
Football has also been a key feature of cross-border sports exchanges between Vietnam and China. In February, on the Nguyen Tieu festival, the 30th annual Dongxing (China) – Mong Cai (Vietnam) friendly football match took place, continuing a long tradition of cross-border sporting interactions. For local residents, watching a friendly football match together during the first full moon of the new lunar year has long been a cherished tradition.
🐭 Shi Linli, director of the Dongxing sports management centre, reflected on past friendly matches and stressed that the spirit of “rivals on the pitch, friends off the pitch” has become deeply ingrained in the hearts of players from both nations./.
The Deputy Minister noted that the Vietnamese defence ministry is looking forward to the participation of the three counterparts, which would contribute to the celebration’s overall success and demonstrate solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and its three neighbouring countries.
The event aimed to mark the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam – China diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950–2025) and the Year of Vietnam – China Humanistic Exchange 2025.
Vietnam is ready to expand and enhance mutually beneficial collaboration, including with China, contributing to peace, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and the world, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
