HCM City (VNA) - Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong and secretary of state and spokesman of Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Long Ponnasirivath signed a cultural and artistic cooperation programme for the 2023 - 2027 period at a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28.
Accordingly, the two sides agreed that Cambodia will send delegations to visit and work in Vietnam in 2024 and 2026, while Vietnam will send delegations to Cambodia in 2023 and 2025.
The two sides will coordinate to organise the Vietnamese Culture Week in Cambodia in 2024 and 2026, and the Cambodian Culture Week in Vietnam in 2023 and 2025.
In 2027, the two culture weeks will be held in the two countries on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia, along with other activities such as art performances and exhibitions.
The two sides will support and create favourable conditions for the cooperation between their agencies operating in cultural and artistic research, conservation of traditional cultural heritage, fine arts, photography, exhibitions and libraries; and the organisation of cultural and art exchange programmes in border areas.
Vietnam will train Cambodian students at cultural and art schools managed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The specific quantity and time will be agreed in detail on the basis of the two government’s approval.
During the meeting, Ponnasirivath thanked the Vietnamese side for creating favourable conditions for the Cambodian ministry to organise the Cambodian Culture Week in Vietnam.
He hoped the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to continue helping Cambodia to train human resources in the fields of culture, arts, and heritage conservation.
For his part, Cuong said the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is willing to support Cambodia in training human resources in the cinema, circus and music industries; and provide scholarships for Cambodian students./.
See more
Vietnam-Japan Friendship House inaugurated in Long An province
A ceremony was held in Mekong Delta province of Long An on December 15 to inaugurate the Vietnam-Japan Friendship House.
HOZO music festival takes place in HCM City
HCM City's HOZO International Music Festival is taking place from December 13-15, captivating the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists.
Success in preserving, promoting Ha Long Bay’s values sets model for other heritage sites
The success story in preserving and promoting the values of world natural heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is a model for other world heritage sites that face similar challenges to learn, said Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador and Chair of the 46th World Heritage Committee.
Vietnam’s “pho”, “nem” take Italy by storm
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, in partnership with national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, hosted the inaugural "Pho and Nem Day" in Rome, showcasing Vietnam's rich culinary heritage and promoting tourism.
Hue has rich potential for green, digital economic development
Hue holds significant advantages in leveraging its heritage as a foundation for green and digital economic growth.
HCM City bustles with end-of-year festivities
Ho Chi Minh City residents and visitors have been enjoying a vibrant end-of-year festival season, with over 80 activities prepared by the city's tourism industry.
Japanese calligraphy art to be on display in Hanoi
A captivating performance and an exhibition put on by Japanese calligrapher Aoyagi Bisen will take place this December at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.
Vietnamese boxers win Asian championship silvers
Vietnam have taken three silver medals from the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships 2024 which closed on December 11 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Vietnam to face tough group at FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship
Vietnam will compete in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U21 World Championship, scheduled for August 7-17 in Indonesia.
Vietnamese culture takes center stage in Japanese Ikebana Fair
The 2024 International Ikebana Charity Fair, organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan in collaboration with 20 other embassies, took place in Tokyo on December 10.
Angkor Wat welcomes 9,000 runners at Viettel Marathon Series
Vietnamese elite runners have confirmed they will take part in the final stage of the Viettel Marathon Series 2024, the first running event crossing the Indochina region, on December 22 in Cambodia.
HOZO music festival: Cultural rendezvous to open in HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City's HOZO International Music Festival is back to captivate the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists. This year's event, running from December 13 to 15, promises a vibrant celebration of music and culture.
Vietnamese culture introduced to international friends in Japan
International friends had a chance to enjoy some of the traditional cultural values of Vietnam at an event held in Tokyo by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on December 11.
Vietnam’s top female volleyball player heading to Indonesia
Vietnam’s top female volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has departed for Indonesia to join Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Club.
Three Vietnamese chess players to compete in World Rapid & Blitz Championships
Vietnam will send three Grandmasters to compete in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 on from December 26-31 in the US.
Vietnam attends Ikebana International Fair in Japan
Spouse of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Thai Thu Hong joined spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiko Ishiba and others in a Japanese Ikebana (flower arrangement) exhibition in Tokyo on December 10.
Vietnamese culture week opens in Laos
The 2024 Vietnamese culture week opened in Vientiane, Laos, on December 10, featuring the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Teenaged Vietnamese swimmers set to compete at world short course championship
Teenagers Nguyen Thuy Hien and Nguyen Quang Thuan will represent Vietnam at the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Championships in Hungary.
ASEAN Cup 2024: chances for Vietnam to rise in FIFA ranking
After a 4-1 win over Laos in their opening match at the 2024 ASEAN Cup on December 9, Vietnam's national football team gained 1.3 points in the FIFA ranking.
Vietnam, Laos fortify long-held cultural, tourism ties
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong held a working session with Deputy Chief of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Office Khampha Phimmasone in Vientiane on December 10.