An event titled “Meet Vietnam in Newhaven” was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and the government of Newhaven, a small port town about 100km south of London, on September 28 (local time).
An event titled “Meet Vietnam in Newhaven” is co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and the government of Newhaven, a small port town about 100km south of London, on September 28 (local time).
London (VNA) – An event titled “Meet Vietnam in Newhaven”was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and the government of Newhaven,a small port town about 100km south of London, on September 28 (local time).
The event provided local residents a chance to learnabout Vietnam’s history, culture and people through an exhibition of photos onthe country’s UNESCO-recognised tangible and intangible cultural heritages and itstraditional food.
In her remarks, Newhaven Mayor Lesly Boniface expressedher pride in the historic link between her town and late President Ho Chi Minh,who worked as a chef on a ferry connecting Newhaven and the French town ofDieppe after World War I.
The British mayor highly spoke of Ho Chi Minh’s patriotism,courage and wisdom that helped him find the way to liberate his people andcountry. The historic link will lay a strong basis for the relations betweenNewhaven and Vietnam to grow further in the future, she said.
She also took the occasion to thank Vietnam for donatingface masks to Newhaven when the COVID-19 broke out in the UK last year.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long, for his part,thanked the local government for supporting and coordinating with theVietnamese Embassy in organizing the event, saying the Vietnam-UK StrategicPartnership is flourishing thanks to relentless efforts of both sides over thepast five decades with the government and people of Newhaven playing asignificant part in these drives.
He recalled the time President Ho Chi Minh lived andworked in London from 1913 – 1917 and on the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry, which becamea foundation for the relations between Vietnam and Newhaven, and the UK atlarge. It was in the UK that the Vietnamese leader first read the works of Karl Marx andFriedrich Engels which became a source of inspiration for his revolutionarypath.
In 2013, a stele was erected at the mouth of River Ouse tomark the 100th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh’s arrival in the UK andthe 40th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties(1973-2013)./.
Newhaven, a town in the county of East Sussex, South East England, has recently decided to honour President Ho Chi Minh through a plan to promote its link with the Vietnamese leader.
A monument design contest to honour the late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh was launched at the University of Sussex on April 1 to celebrate his connection with the port town of Newhaven in the UK’s Sussex region.
A high-level delegation from the northwestern province of Son La, led by Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh, recently had meetings with authorities of Newhaven town in the UK’s East Sussex county.
During his journey seeking measures to achieve national salvation, President Ho Chi Minh set foot in many countries around the world, including the UK. Here he read books by philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels for the first time, which shed light on the path towards national salvation. Join us in recalling the days President Ho Chi Minh spent in the UK.
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.
An event titled “Meet Vietnam in Newhaven” is co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and the government of Newhaven, a small port town about 100km south of London, on September 28 (local time). 
