Hanoi (VNA) – The 12th Latin American Music Night took place in Hanoi on December 15, showcasing vibrant Latin music and culture.
Co-organised by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations, the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of Hanoi, and the embassies of Latin American countries, the programme the presence of ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives from Latin American embassies, along with Vietnamese officials, friendship organisations, and alumni who had studied or worked in Latin America.
It drew a large number of participants from not only Latin American communities but also Vietnamese and international music lovers.
In his opening remarks, President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Ngoc Ky said the event aimed to introduce the cultures of some Latin American countries, strengthen the solidarity, friendship and mutual understanding between people of Vietnam and Latin American nations, and also welcome the New Year 2025.
Argentinian Ambassador Marcos A. Bednarski highlighted the optimism and hospitality of Latin American and Vietnamese people, emphasising the strong development of cultural exchanges as well as the importance of the region to Vietnam. He expressed his hope that relations between the two sides will become more solid and grow further in the new year.
The evening featured performances of Latin music and dance, including a "Hey Hola" mashup and the Chachacha, performed by artists from the embassies and local friendship organisations.
Event goers also enjoyed fre♎e dance sessions an☂d Latin American cuisine, celebrating a spirit of friendship and cultural connection./.
An educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period was signed by Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela on November 21 as part of activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 18, 1989-2024).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Brazil and attendance at the G20 Summit, and his official visit to the Dominican Republic, were a success, demonstrating Vietnam's role, reputation, and responsible contributions to global issues, and creating new momentum for further strengthening bilateral relations between Vietnam and the two Latin American nations, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh.
State President Luong Cuong and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on November 18 morning, successfully concluding their official visits to Chile and Peru, and attendance at the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. The visits spotlighted Vietnam’s solidarity relations and responsibility for global issues.
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).
