HCM City (VNA) – A seminar featuring literature of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea(RoK) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23.
The event, attendedby nearly 100 delegates from the RoK’s Dongni – MogwolMemorial Association and the Ho Chi Minh City Writers’ Association (HWA),forms part of the activities of the Ho Chi MinhCity – Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017.
Addressing theopening ceremony, Tran Van Tuan, HWA President highlighted cultural similaritiesbetween Vietnam and the RoK, saying that the RoK’s miracle economic developmenthas provided valuable lessons on development and international integration forVietnam and HCM City.
Korean literary and art works available in Vietnam and the world have inspiredVietnamese authors to modernise their writing styles, Tuan said.
Head ofthe Dongni-Mogwol Memorial Society Ju Han tae described the event as anopportunity for both nations to learn about each other’s time-honoured historyand culture, thus strengthening friendship and cultural exchange for the commonprosperity of the East Asian region.
The event also helpswriters of the two countries understand more about each other’s literature and shareexperience. It also opens up new opportunities for cultural exchanges while consolidatingfurther the relationship between Vietnam and the RoK.
Nguyen Quang Thieu, Directorof Vietnam Writers Association Publishing House said the RoK has shownkeen interest in Vietnamese literature while Vietnamese authors have regularlyattended literary activities held in the RoK.
Several Vietnameseauthors have been honoured and have had their works published in the RoK,namely Bao Ninh, Le Minh Khue, and Nguyen Ngoc Tu, while a number of Koreanliterary works have been translated into Vietnamese and published in Vietnam.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue pedestrian street was emblazoned with a kaleidoscope of cultures of Gyeongju city, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on November 12.
The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Film Festival is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 17-22, with twelve outstanding films of the two countries screened free.
Ho Chi Minh City will create favourable conditions for enterprises and people from the RoK to live and do business in the city, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said.
People-to-people diplomacy and cultural exchanges have been serving as catalysts to bolster diplomatic and economic cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and localities of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
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.
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.
A corner of Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) 
