Vietnam Day Showcases Culture, Heritage Abroad

Various events showcasing Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic identities are being held across the country, contributing to the promotion of international exchange and the enhancement of Vietnam's image. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition in Vietnam that culture serves as the spiritual foundation of society and a driver of development. To translate this idea into concrete actions, Politburo resolutions on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and the development of Vietnamese culture have created a solid foundation for advancing cultural industries and strengthening intellectual property protection. This, in turn, opens up new opportunities, particularly for the film sector. International film festivals, under the theme "Bridging Asia to the World," are deepening the connection of Vietnamese cinema with regional and global film industries. Photo exhibitions, meanwhile, feature vivid images of Vietnam's majestic natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, distinctive customs, and centuries-old traditional craft villages, leaving a profound impression on visitors. Safeguarding and promoting ethnic cultural identities is conveying a meaningful message to both domestic and international audiences. The cultural heritage of ethnic minorities, such as the Cham people, is closely associated with their lives in the new era, becoming a new momentum for tourism development, cultural industries, and traditional crafts. This reflects a "people-centered" approach to Vietnam's development, ensuring that ethnic minority communities can participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the country's progress. Furthermore, art exhibitions jointly organized by Vietnamese artists and Chinese art universities showcase a wide range of paintings, including landscapes, flowers, birds, and portraits. A cultural festival held around West Lake featured a vibrant program of cultural performances, exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and tourism promotion activities, highlighting Hanoi as a safe, friendly, and culturally rich destination. These cultural events offer opportunities to present Vietnam as youthful and dynamic while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural identity. The diverse program combining exhibitions, cultural experiences, cuisine, performing arts, and film contributes to introducing Vietnam's image and people to Czech and international audiences. Xam singing, a traditional folk art form with a history of over 700 years, is not only a distinctive performance style but also a living archive of Vietnamese cultural memory, reflecting everyday life, emotions, and aspirations across generations. Sports festivals are also expected to become one of Vietnam's standout events this summer, enriching community activities and supporting tourism during the peak travel season. These activities, as part of Vietnam's cultural promotion policies under its one-party system, are seen as aiming to strengthen domestic unity while enhancing soft power on the international stage. Cultural exchanges, particularly with China, carry the aspect of promoting mutual understanding through culture amidst the complex political and economic relations between the two countries. Source: VietnamPlus English