The event included performances of lion dance and Vietnamese martial arts, a show of “ao dai” (a traditional costume of Vietnam), and traditional dishes, among others.

A show of "ao dai" takes place at the Vietnamese culture promotion event in Paris.

On this occasion, the APCV celebrated its 5th anniversary and introduced a new logo bearing the image of a flying Lac bird, an image often seen on Vietnamese bronze drums. 

It also received the official decision to establish the Ao Dai Heritage Club in France, in the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang, District 20 Mayor Eric Pliez, and Standing Vice President of Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club Hoang Thi Ngoc Mai.

At the event, Professor Phan Van Truong, Vice President of the Foundation to Honour the Vietnamese Language and the National Language, introduced overseas Vietnamese and French friends about the history of the Vietnamese language.

Mayor Eric Pliez said that he believes culture is the factor that connects people, and District 20 is proud to have a rich and diverse culture brought by many foreign communities including the Vietnamese.

Appreciating the contribution of Vietnamese people to the local cultural diversity, he believed that the Vietnamese community will continue to promote its unique strength and cultural values.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said that the event is a success as it brings together many representatives of Vietnamese associations, overseas Vietnamese and French friends.

He said over the past five years, the APCV made efforts to honour Vietnamese culture in France, with unique initiatives, and received great support from the Vietnamese community and French friends.

Founded in January 2019, the APCV gathers more than 200 members who are Vietnamese people and foreigners living in five countries, namely France, the US, Sweden, Japan, and Vietnam. In addition to its headquarters in Paris, it has branches in San Francisco (the US), Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Over 3,100 laborers supported at “Trade Union Tet market”

BAC GIANG - Members of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and workers can enjoy big promotions when shopping online for Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration at a Tet market especially opened for them on the e-commerce platforms of Shopee and Tiki from January 15 to February 7.

Trade union Tet market goes online

Members of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and workers can enjoy big sales promotions when shopping online for Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration at a Tet market especially opened for them on the e-commerce platforms of Shopee and Tiki from January 15 to February 7.

Thu Duong noodle village enters Tet season

BAC GIANG - It suddenly turned from sunny to rainy, signaling the arrival of a new cold spell. The clouds were gloomy, the north-east monsoon got stronger. I was quite worried that this weather would cause people in the Thu Duong traditional chu noodle village in Nam Duong commune, Luc Ngan district to stop working because they could not dry the products. Even so, I still decided to set out, as I had a feeling that tomorrow would be sunny.

Over 2.6 million USD to support Hanoi needy labourers on Tet occasion

The Hanoi Federation of Labour plans to provide support for over 115,000 trade unionists and labourers living in difficult circumstances in the city on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, with a total amount of 65 billion VND (2.65 million USD), according to the federation’s Chairman Pham Quang Thanh.

Hanoi students to get 8-day Tet break

Over 2.3 million students in Hanoi will get an 8-day Tet break this year, the same as last year.

Source: VNA