Various activities will be held in Vietnam to celebrate International Francophonie Day, said Director of the Asia-Pacific office of the International Organisation of La Francophonie Eric-Normand Thibeault.
OIF General Secretary visit Le Courrier du Vietnam newspaper (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Various activities will be held in Vietnam to celebrate theInternational Francophonie Day (March 20), said Director of the Asia-Pacificoffice of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Eric-NormandThibeault on March 9.
Thibeault said the official ceremony, hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry ofForeign Affairs, his office and the Francophonie Embassies, Delegationsand Institutions Group (GADIF) will be held at the Hanoi Opera House.The Youth Francophonie Awards will be presented during the ceremony.
CelebratingFrancophonie Day reflects respect for all languages and cultures alike, hesaid, adding that the Francophonie community aims to protect the diversity oflanguages and cultures.
A numberof activities will take place across the country, including art shows byBelgian singer Axelle Red in Hanoi on March 18, Can Tho on March 19, HCM Cityon March 20; Romanian traditional dances in Hanoi from March 15-18 and in HCMCity on March 19, among others.
The 10thFrench-Speaking Film Festival will be held in Hanoi, Vinh, Hue and Ho Chi MinhCity from March 19 – April 2, with the screening of 10 movies and animatedfilms, including two Vietnamese films, “Cha va con va…” (Big Father, SmallFather and Other Stories) by Phan Dang Di, and “My nhan” (The Beautiful Woman)by Dinh Thai Thuy.
The VietnamNews Agency’s Le Courrier du Vietnam, the only French-language newspaper publishedin Vietnam, will hold the “Young Francophone Reporters” contest,the second of its kind, targeting French-language speakers aged between 18 – 35living in Vietnam.
The Asia-Pacific French-SpeakingRegional Centre will also hold an online writing contest themed “Equality,support, solidarity”.
Meanwhilethe French Cultural Centre L’Espace will host the final round of the PoetrySlam competition. The winners will represent Vietnam at the world Poetry Slam2017 to take place in France.
Aworkshop on the history of relations between Vietnam and Morocco on March 27will also be part of the activities.
The OIF,gathering 84 states and governments, including 58 members and 26 observers fromthe world with over 90 million people, boosts cooperation among French-speakingcountries.
Vietamjoined the OIF when it was established in 1970 and is considered a founding memberof the organisation.-VNA
Vietnam is introducing the country’s development, landscape and people at the Francophone Village in Antananarivo, Madagascar, which is a sideline activity of the 16th Francophone Summit.
President Tran Dai Quang had bilateral meetings with officials of several member nations of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) on November 26, on the sidelines of the ongoing 16th Francophone Summit in Madagascar.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
OIF General Secretary visit Le Courrier du Vietnam newspaper (Source: VNA)
