Vietnam – RoK culture exchange takes place in Da Nang
A culture exchange programme to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) (December 22, 1992 – 2022) was held at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), Da Nang University, on December 19.
Performance of Taekwondo at the event (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – A culture exchange programme to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic ofKorea (RoK) (December 22, 1992 – 2022) was held at the Vietnam-Korea University of Informationand Communication Technology (VKU), Da Nang University, on December 19.
A series of activitieswere arranged in the framework of the event, including performance of Taekwondo,K-Pop, and traditional musical instruments, singing and dancing.
Various activities have been organised from November 2022 in celebration of the relations such as Korean handwriting and posterdesign contests, and a friendship football tournament.
Addressing the event, Cho Han-deog, Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) office in Vietnam, spotlighted fruitful developmentof the bilateral relations over the past 30 years, especially the upgrade ofthe relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The event contributes to promotingsustainable development of the bilateral relations based on the long-termcooperation with KOICA, he said, expressing his hope that the exchange willhelp popularise customs and cultural identi꧙ties of the RoK toVietnamese friends./.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed his belief that relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will continue to flourish across all fields to the benefit of both peoples following President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s recently concluded State visit.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope for closer and more effective cooperation between the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam and the Supreme Court of Korea while receiving Minister of the National Court Administration of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kim Sang-hwan in Hanoi on December 9.
A conference for young Vietnamese scientists in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology on December 11.
The Ministry of Public Administration and Security of the Republic of Korea (RoK) (MOPAS) said it will coordinate with the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs to organise a forum on public administration on December 14.
A photo exhibition themed “30 years of Vietnam- Republic of Korea cooperation”, co-organised by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Yonhap News Agency of the RoK, opened in Hanoi on December 14 on the occasion of the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1992-2022).
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).
Performance of Taekwondo at the event (Photo: VNA) 
