An "Ao dai" (traditional long dress) show, evoking images of Vietnam’s past and present, was a highlight of the Vietnam Culture Day 2024, recently held in Wellington capital city of New Zealand.
A performance at the Vietnam Culture Day 2024, recently held in Wellington capital city of New Zealand. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ✃- An "Ao dai" (traditional long dress) show, evoking images of Vietnam’s past and present, was a highlight of the Vietnam Culture Day 2024, recently held in Wellington capital city of New Zealand.
Jointly organised by the Vietnamese Students' Associations in New Zealand and Wellington, the Vietnamese Association in Wellington, and the Vietnamese Embassy, this annual event formed part of broader efforts to promote Vietnamese culture and tourism in the Oceania nation.
The programme reflected the vibrancy and creativity of Vietnamese students. Performances, meticulously crafted, blended traditional and modern elements, including folk songs, dances, and musical pieces, vividly recreating Vietnam's cultural ambiance for international audiences.
Highlights included solo and duet vocal performances and traditional dances that brought familiar Vietnamese rhythms to life on stage. A unique addition this year was the debut of a dance troupe from the Vietnamese women’s community association in Wellington, newly established in early 2024.
The event offered Vietnamese expatriates in New Zealand a chance to introduce Vietnam’s rich traditions to local residents and international students in Wellington, and honour the country’s cultural heritage. This year also marked the 15th anniversary of the Vietnamese Students' Association in Wellington, a cornerstone of the Vietnamese student movement in New Zealand, which has significantly contributed to promoting the homeland's culture to the world./.
Pham Thi Ngoc Lan, the first Vietnamese-origin lawmaker in the New Zealand Parliament, said she is proud to represent the Vietnamese community in New Zealand in the legislative body as it demonstrates how the Vietnamese community can contribute to this Oceanian nation’s development.
New Zealand’s universities are offering flexible admissions requirements and criteria, coupled with diverse educational pathways in a concerted effort to attract more Vietnamese students.
New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Rachel Beresford highlighted the important, intensive, and extensive relations between the two countries while talking to the media ahead of the 49th anniversary of diplomatic ties (June 19, 1975 - 2024).
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.
