The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt organised the programme ‘Vietnam Cultural Day’ in Ismailia province, Egypt on April 2, as part of activities to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam – Egypt diplomatic ties.
The event attracts a large number of local visitors
The event was attended by Ismailia
province governor Yassin Taher, Director of the Egyptian Public Library
Development Fund Reda El-Taify, and a large number of local visitors.
Documents, books, and photos on Vietnamese
culture, history, landscapes, and handicrafts were showcased at the event.
During the cultural day, the Embassy of
Vietnam launched a reading room named "A Window to Vietnam”
at the Ismailia Public Library to facilitate access to information on Vietnam.
Visitors were able to enjoy a dance with
conical hats performed by Vietnamese students in Egypt, and were given a taste of
Vietnamese traditional food and coffee.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Do Hoang Long
highlighted the economic potential of the Egyptian province, particularly in
agriculture.
He voiced his hope that similar events will be
held in other Egyptian provinces, to provide more information on Vietnamese
culture for the Egyptian people.
Later that day, the Vietnamese diplomat had a
working session with Ismailia
province governor Yassin Taher on cooperation between the province and
Vietnamese localities.
He detailed Vietnam’s socio-economic situation
and highlighted the potential for cooperation between the two nations.
For his part, Taher suggested that the two
sides promote links between Ismailia
province and Vietnamese localities, particularly in trade, investment, and
agriculture.
Source: NDO
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
The Government Office with Document No. 2082/VPCP-KGVX, dated March 29, 2024, sent out the opinion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regarding the submission of the "Mo Muong" and "Cheo art" dossiers to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In the evening of March 28th, in Hoa Binh, the Department of Grassroots Culture (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) coordinated with the provincial Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the city to organize a mobile propaganda contest to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7th, 1954 - May 7th, 2024) with the theme "Returning to Dien Bien”. There ứa the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; the representatives of the leaders from a number of departments, branches and numerous veterans and Hoa Binh people.
