A musical show was organised in the central city of Da Nang on June 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (April 12, 1973 - April 12, 2023), 10 years of their strategic partnership (September 2013 - 2023), and the 41st anniversary of World Music Day (June 21, 1982 - June 21, 2023).
A performance by Vietnamese artists at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA)🥃 – A musical show was organised in thecentral city of Da Nang on June 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of theestablishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (April 12,1973 - April 12, 2023), 10 years of their strategicpartnership (September 2013 - 2023), and the 41st anniversary of World Music Day(June 21, 1982 - June 21, 2023).
More than 1,000 people attended the show with performances byVietnamese and French artists. At the event, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's CommitteeHo Ky Minh said the relations of friendship and cooperation between Vietnam andFrance have grown strongly. France is currently the third biggest European investor inVietnam. More than 7,000 Vietnamese students are studying in France and about1,500 Vietnamese students travel to France for studying every year. In Vietnam, the number of students learning French ranks secondwith nearly 40,000 learners in 35 provinces and cities nationwide, just afterthose learning English. Minh added that Da Nang city also sees remarkable progress inits cooperation with France.
French artists perform at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Sophie Maysonnave, Counselor for Cultural Cooperation andActivities at the French Embassy in Vietnam, Director of the French Institutein Vietnam, said that the musical performance honours values that havelinked the two countries in the past, present and future, and the goodwill of bothcountries to continue building and developing this relationship./.
Two Vietnamese researchers have been bestowed by the French Academy of Sciences and the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research with a scientific cooperation award in recognition of their contributions to cooperation projects with France.
French cinephiles have been wowed by Vietnamese movie “Inside the yellow cocoon shell” by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An who won the Caméra d'Or (Golden Camera) at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023.
A musical documentary film introducing Vietnamese music and culture was screened on June 19 at Forum des Images movie theatre in Paris as an opening activity of the 41st annual music festival week of France “La Fête de la Musique”.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines held a ceremony in Paris on June 21 to mark 20 years of its direct air routes linking Vietnam’s Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with France.
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.
A performance by Vietnamese artists at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
French artists perform at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
