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The reigning world champions from Vietnam dominated the match to successfully defend their title.

The Vietnamese performances combined traditional and contemporary elements, leaving a strong impression on audiences. Highlights included the evocative “Dat nuoc loi ru,” (Lullaby of nation), the soulful sound of the monochord “Dan bau” (Vietnam's traditional one-string musical instrument), and a moving rendition of the Republic of Korea's well-known piece “Onara” in a Vietnamese–Korean fusion style.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism, together with 12 travel companies and airlines, is participating under the theme “Ha Noi den de yeu – Hanoi venir pour aimer” (Hanoi, come to fall in love).

At Nhan Dan’s pavilion, visitors encountered a vivid chronicle of Vietnam’s milestones under the Communist Party of Vietnam and the late President Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, from the struggle for independence and reunification to modern development and global integration. Special publications marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, coupled with performances by Vietnamese artists, intricate handicrafts, and fragrant dishes, had foreign visitors lining up in droves.

The work is the product of French writer-photographer Dominique de Miscault and Vietnamese cultural scholar Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha. More than a conventional album, it weaves three decades of images into an emotional journey through Vietnam’s Northern, Central, and Southern regions.

Vietnam are given five slots to compete in the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025, which will be held in August in France.

This event marks a major milestone in the enduring cultural partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region, while opening new avenues for heritage preservation and tourism cooperation.

The film follows a journey through five of Vietnam’s most iconic craft villages: Chuong’s conical hats, Bat Trang’s ceramics, Chang Son’s paper fans, Thach Xa’s bamboo dragonflies, and Dong Ho’s folk paintings.

As part of the France – Vietnam cultural exchange project Toucher Arts, the Bonjour Vietnam 2025 festival has emerged as a unique cultural bridge linking Vietnam with the wider world.

Within the museum's curated galleries, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly introduced the French guest through an impressive collection that reflects Vietnam's cultural identity and historical depth.

French-Vietnamese director Olivier Dhénin Huu has presented three unique plays and musicals based on Vietnamese fairy tales and historical stories to the French public in Paris in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the end of war in Vietnam.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van described Bac Ninh as the cradle of Dong Ho folk paintings, an over 500-year-old art form crafted from natural materials that embodies both artistic excellence and a profound declaration of the Vietnamese way of living in harmony with nature.

The exhibition features over 50 black-and-white photographs by French photographer Marc Riboud. It is held by Les amis de Marc Riboud (Marc Riboud’s friends association) to commemorate Vientam’s 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Set against the backdrop of the Year of the Snake, associated with the country’s transformation and renewal, the exhibition offers a fresh vision of a dynamic and evolving Vietnam. Visitors have a chance to discover a creatively reimagined Vietnam that transcends stereotypical images of war, traditional costumes, and scenic landscapes.

The cooperation agreement outlines several key initiatives, including regular training programmes in sports nutrition and psychology, sharing of advanced technological applications, and athlete performance evaluation methods.

Choeur Tim choir, a group of young singers from France’s Versailles city, is captivating audiences with their passionate renditions of Vietnamese folk music, bringing the rich musical heritage of Vietnam to life in Paris and far beyond.

The image of the Vietnamese tranquil countryside, Ao dai (traditional long dress), fine art products, and traditional music among others, were among the highlights of the Vietnam Culture Day recently held in France’s Eure-et-Loir province, more than 100 kilometres to the south of Paris.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has held talks with French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in Paris, during which they signed a cultural cooperation programme between the two ministries for the 2024-2028 period, marking a new development in the Vietnam-France partnership in this field.

An art programme featuring Vietnam's unique traditional music and culture was held at the Francophone Village on October 5 as part of the activities on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on September 7 came to the Olympic Village on the outskirts of Paris to meet with the Vietnamese delegation competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.