The essence of Vietnamese culture was highlighted at a regional festival on June 20 in Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic.
The ASEAN cultural festival, initiated by the Embassy of Vietnam, wasco-organised by local authorities and the Embassies of Vietnam,Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in the Czech Republic.
The event featured a wide range of activities,including showcases of Vietnamese traditional “long-dress” costumes,Dong Ho folk paintings and photos of Vietnamese people and theirlivelihoods across the country.
A number oftraditional art performances also drew the attention of local viewers,such as lion dances, conical hat dances, “chau van” (spiritual singing),“Quan ho” (love duet) singing and others.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Truong Manh Son said thefestival is part of activities to mark the 65 th founding anniversaryof diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the host nation.
He also pledged to continue working with other ASEAN Embassies in theCzech Republic to organise exchanges, including ASEAN film week andASEAN family festival to foster solidarity and friendship amongregional countries and with local people.-VNA
The ASEAN cultural festival, initiated by the Embassy of Vietnam, wasco-organised by local authorities and the Embassies of Vietnam,Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in the Czech Republic.
The event featured a wide range of activities,including showcases of Vietnamese traditional “long-dress” costumes,Dong Ho folk paintings and photos of Vietnamese people and theirlivelihoods across the country.
A number oftraditional art performances also drew the attention of local viewers,such as lion dances, conical hat dances, “chau van” (spiritual singing),“Quan ho” (love duet) singing and others.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Truong Manh Son said thefestival is part of activities to mark the 65 th founding anniversaryof diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the host nation.
He also pledged to continue working with other ASEAN Embassies in theCzech Republic to organise exchanges, including ASEAN film week andASEAN family festival to foster solidarity and friendship amongregional countries and with local people.-VNA
