Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival in Nice, France, Showcases Traditional Culture Abroad

On September 20, the Vietnamese Community Association in Nice (ACVNI), in coordination with the Vietnamese Cultural Center in France, organized a grand music festival to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Variétés Cinema in the heart of Nice. The event brought to the Vietnamese expatriate community a Mid-Autumn Festival rich in traditional cultural identity and filled with a sense of togetherness. The festival aims to spread the traditional way of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam. In Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important annual event where families gather, admire the moon, and share mooncakes. In recent years, the Vietnamese government has focused on strengthening ties with overseas Vietnamese (Kieu Bao) and promoting the preservation and dissemination of Vietnamese culture. The event in Nice is seen as part of these efforts. Under Vietnam's one-party system, maintaining and promoting cultural identity is a crucial policy objective that contributes to national cohesion and enhances the country's soft power. Strengthening connections with overseas Vietnamese communities is considered indispensable not only for economic remittances but also for deepening cultural bonds. While continuing its economic growth, Vietnam is striving to preserve its cultural uniqueness and enhance its presence in the international community. This event suggests the potential for Vietnamese culture to be loved and shared across borders.