Culture - Sports

Slovak Culture Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights included an exhibition titled "Party in the 21st Century", featuring 58 works blending photography, painting, and ethnography to showcase traditional Slovak “Party” headpieces worn by unmarried women and brides in the 19th–20th centuries.

Delegates at the Slovak Culture Day in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8 (Photo: VNA)
Delegates at the Slovak Culture Day in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8 (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Slovak Culture Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 8, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Slovakia (1950–2025).

The event brought together Marian Veres, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Slovakia in Vietnam; Ha Thanh, Chairwoman of the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations; Ho Huy, Honorary Consul of Slovakia in HCM City; members of the city's Vietnam – Slovakia Friendship Association; and representatives of local people.

Highlights included an exhibition titled "Party in the 21st Century", featuring 58 works blending photography, painting, and ethnography to showcase traditional Slovak “Party” headpieces worn by unmarried women and brides in the 19th–20th centuries.

Attendees also met the exhibition’s creators, photographers Zuzana Senasiova, Cubomir Sabo, and ethnologist Katrina Sabova. This was the 80th international showing of the exhibition, which has attracted about 2 million visitors worldwide.

The programme also featured a multimedia concert Andy Warhol – Songs of Mother Julia by Slovak opera artist Igor Kucer.

Marian Veres emphasised that the event aimed to introduce Slovak cultural traditions to the Vietnamese public and strengthen friendship and understanding between the two nations.

The Slovak Embassy previously hosted the Slovak Culture Day in Hanoi on November 6, drawing strong public interest./.

VNA
#Ho Chi Minh City #Slovak Culture Day #Slovakia #Vietnam – Slovakia relations Slovakia Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

International integration

Related News

At the celebration of Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (1950 – 2025) in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 6. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s National Day celebrated in Slovakia

Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang stressed that National Day is an occasion to honour the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people, which has turned the country into a symbol of peace, development, and international integration.

At the meeting in Ho Chi Minh City marking the 33rd National Day of Slovakia (September 1, 1992–2025). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Slovakia reaffirm strong ties, boost cooperation

Over the past 75 years, the former Czechoslovakia and present-day Slovakia have offered professional training and skill development to tens of thousands of Vietnamese citizens, many of whom now hold key positions in Vietnam.

See more

Delegates attending the ASEAN City Leaders Conference 2026 visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on June 9. (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN city leaders explore Hanoi’s heritage sites

At the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, delegates visited the Doan Mon Gate and learnt about the formation and development of the ancient capital through different historical periods at display spaces. They also explored the Kinh Thien Palace’s Dragon Steps (large stone steps with dragon carvings), regarded as the political and ceremonial centre of the imperial citadel during successive Vietnamese dynasties.

Ly Hoang Nam is Asia's No. 1 pickleball player. (Photo: webthethao.vn)

Ly Hoang Nam tops Asian pickleball rankings

Vietnam boasts five players in the DUPR Asian top 10, with Nam leading the rankings on 6,267 points ahead of competitors from the Philippines, India, Hong Kong (China) and Chinese Taipei.

Visitors to the booth of the Vietnamese Embassy at the Embassies Food and Culture Festival held in Prague, the Czech Republic, on June 6 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese culture, cuisine leave lasting impression in Czech Republic

Featuring more than 100 booths representing diverse cultures from around the world, the festival transformed the heart of Prague into a vibrant multicultural space where visitors could sample traditional dishes, enjoy folk performances, listen to traditional music and experience unique cultural showcases from different continents.

Vietnamese artists play traditional musical instruments at the festival held in Karlovy Vary city, the Czech Republic, on June 5. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam culture, cuisine showcased in Czech Republic

The festival featured more than 20 booths offering traditional Vietnamese dishes, including "pho" and spring rolls, alongside activities promoting Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditonal long dress). One of the highlights was the presentation of complimentary Ao Dai to Czech residents and international visitors.

The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a recognised national treasure of Vietnam, officially returns to public display at Thai Hoa Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel on June 4 (Photo: VNA)

Nguyen Dynasty throne returns to Hue Imperial Citadel after restoration

The throne has been reinstated at its original central position inside Thai Hoa Palace, the ceremonial heart of the former imperial court. Its return has attracted significant interest from visitors and heritage enthusiasts eager to see one of Vietnam’s most important royal artefacts back on display.

People join the “Ho Van Lantern Festival Night” programme at the special national relic site of the Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Night-time economy drives growth of Hanoi’s cultural industries

Under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture, Hanoi has been given fresh opportunities to leverage its cultural, historical, tourism and creative assets. The city’s recently approved project on developing the night-time economy for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045, is expected to create momentum for cultural industry growth while enhancing Hanoi’s standing as a creative and modern city with a distinctive identity.

Efforts made to preserve, promote values of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark

Efforts made to preserve, promote values of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark

First recognised by UNESCO on April 12, 2018, the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark in the northern province of Cao Bang is a land shaped by more than 500 million years of geological history. Covering over 3,683 sq.km and encompassing all or part of 36 communes and wards, the geopark is home to numerous scenic landscapes, as well as historical and cultural sites of exceptional value.

Scenic views of Da Nang featured in the film "Love in Vietnam" (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2026 set to launch with expanded international focus

Through this coordinated effort, Da Nang aims to establish DANAFF not only as an annual film event but also as a distinctive cultural landmark, helping position the city as a reputable destination for regional film and cultural events and enhancing its international profile, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, said.