It was attended by Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India Doraisamy Raja, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Sitamram Yechuruy, and leaders of the ruling National People’s Party and the Indian National Congress party. 

A dancing performance at an event held in Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - India diplomatic relations.

It also saw the presence of diplomats of ASEAN countries and representatives of government agencies, major enterprises, and the Vietnamese community in the South Asian country.

Addressing the event, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai thanked the Indian Government and people for consistently supporting Vietnam during the struggle for national liberation in the past as well as national development efforts at present.

He expressed his delight at the great progress in bilateral cooperation after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, voicing his hope that the Vietnam - India cooperation will continue expanding so as to contribute to the development and prosperity in each country, along with the region and the world at large.

For her part, Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi highlighted achievements in bilateral relations and emphasised the long-standing ties between the two countries, which started with religious and cultural links and have been expanded to and intensified in many different fields.

She also said she hopes the cooperation will keep growing to match the Vietnam - India comprehensive strategic partnership.

Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 to take place on February 1 – 6

(BGO) – The Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee has issued the Plan to organize Spring Festival and Culture – Tourism Week in 2023 to introduce the image of Bac Giang land, people, special and typical cultural heritage to local residents, domestic and foreign visitors.

Bac Giang thoroughly prepares for 2023 Spring Festival and Culture – Tourism Week

(BGO) – The Permanent Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC) Mai Son on November 2 chaired a meeting with organizations, agencies and localities to finalize the scheme of “Buddha music night” at Vinh Nghiem pagoda (Yen Dung district), procession of sutra – carved wood block “Yen Tu nhat trinh and Cu tran lac dao phu” from Vinh Nghiem pagoda to Thuong pagoda, Tay Yen Tu (Son Dong district).

Saigon beer honors Vietnamese culture through special initiatives

Saigon Alcohol - Beer - Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), through its leading brand Bia Saigon, has cooperated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to promote culture and tourism in Vietnam.

Book street to host event encouraging reading culture

The Hanoi Book Street will host a promotional event entitled ‘Languages and Origin’ from October 28 to 30, with various activities honouring traditional Vietnamese culture and encouraging reading culture throughout the community.

Vietnamese culture impresses Australian students

Students from the University of Adelaide of Australia have shared their deep impression of Vietnamese culture after joining a two-week study tour in Vietnam through the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Programme.

Source: VNA