Prague (VNA) – The Vietnamese Cultural and Art Association in the Czech Republic held its fourth congress on May 25, during which it resolved to improve the quality of its art performance programmes during the 2024-2028 period, helping popularise the image of the home country to the international community.
Accordingly, the association will strive to maintain programmes to preserve and promote the values of the Vietnamese intangible cultural heritage recognised by UNESCO, engage in the organisation of the Mrs Ao dai (traditional long dress) contest in Europe, build the solidarity bloc within the Vietnamese people in the region, and nudge the community’s image closer to foreign friends through the Mrs Ao dai’s charity fund.
Furthermore, it will give due attention to training presenters to speak English and promoting the arrangement of classes in singing in Vietnamese.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam hailed the association’s efforts over the past 15 years in organising various activities that not only contribute to improving the spiritual lives of the Vietnamese expats but also help the Vietnamese culture reach out to the world.
Since its establishment in 2008, the association has unceasingly developed with various clubs as well as dancing and singing teams. It has also put focus on activities to support the homeland by hosting or co-hosting various large-scale events in the Czech Republic and Europe as a whole such as programmes to raise funds for Vietnam's sea and island protection and helping the central region./.
