Exhibition spotlights Hanoi-Toulouse cooperation in heritage conservation
Cooperation between Hanoi capital of Vietnam and Toulouse city of France, especially in the conservation of UNESCO heritage values, was featured through photos at an exhibition opened at the world heritage site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel on April 13.
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Cooperation between Hanoi capital of Vietnam andToulouse city of France, especially in the conservation of UNESCO heritage values, was featuredthrough photos at an exhibition opened at the world heritage site of Thang Long ImperialCitadel on April 13.
Jointly held by the Hanoi People’s Committee, Toulousecity's authorities and the French Development Agency (AFD), the event formed part of acooperation project between the two cities on technical assistance topreserve and promote typical urban heritage values and archaeological relics atthe royal citadel, which has been launched since 2020 with funding from the AFDand Toulouse.
It was also a sidelines activity of the 12thVietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference which is taking place in Hanoi fromApril 13-16.
The similar artifacts of the Thang Long ImperialCitadel and Toulouse were also on display, contributing to promoting the richhistory and cultural traditions of the two cities.
In her opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’sCommittee Vu Thu Ha noted that Hanoi wishes for more cooperation projects invarious fields, especially in culture, tourism and heritage.
For his part, Toulouse’s Vice Mayor Jean-ClaudeDardelet said the two cities have cooperated in many areas, including heritagepreservation, adding that their cooperation projects have been rolled out quicklyand effectively.
He said each heritage has its own value andimportance, and suggested that values of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel shouldbe carried forward in order to create economic and tourism values.
The above-said cooperation project focuses on enhancingcomprehensive management tools for the citadel, improving professional knowledgefor the staff of its conservation centre, supporting sustainable developmentstrategy for the site, and promoting the French city’s capacity in heritagemanagement./.
Hanoi is ready for the 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference that will take place from April 13-15 to discuss ways to boost sustainability and create opportunities for business and cultural exchanges among the localities of the two countries.
Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Le Hong Son on April 12 had a meeting with Beaudet Stephane, Vice President of the Ile de France region of France, who showed hope to foster collaboration with the Vietnamese capital in circular economy and areas of the French region’s strengths.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City organised a ceremony on April 13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France (April 12, 1973-2023).
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.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
