Sri Lanka Culture Festival Day boosts bilateral ties
Sri Lanka Culture Festival Day helps promote understanding between Vietnamese and Sri Lankan people, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam Saranya Hasathi Urgodawatt Disanayke said.
Sri Lanka Culture Festival Day is underway in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Sri Lanka CultureFestival Day helps promote understanding between Vietnamese and Sri Lankanpeople, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam Saranya Hasathi Urgodawatt Disanaykesaid at the opening of the event.
“When Vietnam struggled for its independence, there was so much support fromSri Lanka, not only by Government but also by people. But nowadays, how farVietnam has gone is not known much. Similarly, Vietnamese younger generationshardly know about Sri Lanka,” said the Ambassador.
♋ Sri Lanka Culture Festival Day kicked off in Hanoi on April 27, on the occasionof the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lankan National Day and 48 yearsof the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the South Asiannation.
Ambassador Saranya Hasathi UrgodawattDisanayke said the Sri Lankan Embassy wants to contribute to enhancingrelationship with Vietnam through the festival. “It is also important to promote tourism,trade, and investment between the countries”. Visitors to the festival have a chance toknow about Sri Lankan culture and people through displayed photos, paintings aswell as traditional handicraft products and food.
Sri Lankan traditional products sold at the event (Photo: VNA)
Pham Van Hung, a visitor, is impressed by traditionalproducts made by rural artisans of Sri Lanka sold at the event. “Hand-woven scarves made from bamboo yarnare so nice. I feel they have good quality as well,” said Hung. “I bought somesouvenirs and scarves as gifts for my relatives”. Knowing little about Sri Lanka as manyothers, Hung recommended more such cultural events should be held so thatVietnamese can understand more about other countries. The festival is scheduled to take place fromApril 27-29 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi.
A photo exhibition on the framework of the festival (Photo: VNA)
The event comprises a number of activitiessuch as photo exhibitions, art performances, film screenings on Sri Lanka’culture as well as the relationship between the two countries, expected toattract a lot of visitors.-VNA
The Sri Lanka Cultural Festival will take place at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum (VWM) in Hanoi from April 27-29, featuring diverse activities, according to Sri Lankan Ambassador to Vietnam S.H.U Dissnayake.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to maintain and intensify the exchange of all-level delegations of their legislative bodies, particularly special committees, in order to share information and experience in parliamentary activities, law making and supervision.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong on April 24 received Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Karu Jayasuriya, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
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.
Sri Lanka Culture Festival Day is underway in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
Sri Lankan traditional products sold at the event (Photo: VNA) 
A photo exhibition on the framework of the festival (Photo: VNA) 
