An art performance at the 21st Childhood World festival (Source: baomoi.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibitiondepicting Uncle Ho’s love for children is being held as part of the 21stChildhood World festival in Hanoi from May 30 to June 1.
The annual festival is organised by the Ministryof Culture, Sports and Tourism on the occasion of the International ChildrenDay (June 1).
The exhibition captures Uncle Ho’s moments withchildren and displays documents and objects on Vietnam’s youths in national buildingand safeguarding movements.
It aims to encourage children to follow themoral example of President Ho Chi Minh.
Children are also called to do good deeds suchas cleaning their schools and supporting poor people.
Other activities held within the framework ofthe 21st Childhood World festival include an exhibition on children’s rights, areading space for kids, an entertainment area with games and an artperformance.
Earlier on May 27, the Ministry of Labour,Invalids and Social Affairs launched the 2018 action month for children, themed“For children’s safe and healthy living” in the northern province of Phu Tho topromote children’s rights to protection, respect and living in a safe andhealthy environment.
During the action month, the Ministry of Labour,Invalids and Social Affairs will hold events and activities to support childrenin need. It plans to hold children’s forums, entertainment activities and freemedical checkups for children and at the same time, provide those in need withscholarships and deformity correction surgeries.
Meanwhile, the National Fund for VietnameseChildren will allocate more than 14 billion VND (616,000 USD) to support about5,000 children from difficult backgrounds across the country.
The action month aims to raise public awarenessof a wide range of child-related issues through a number of messages, includingchildren’s safe and healthy living, a safe and healthy summer for children,summer without child drowning, listen to children, protect children, calling111 to report violence against children and child abuse, using social media forthe safe and healthy life of children and more.-VNA
A new circus performance will be showcased, promising to bring excitement and drama to audiences, especially children, according to artist Tong Toan Thang, deputy director of the Vietnam Circus Federation.
An international painting contest themed “I love Hanoi – A Peaceful City” was held in Hanoi on May 27 in response to International Children’s Day (June 1).
Wearing their nations’ traditional costumes, children from eight countries will sing the song We Are The World at the International Children’s Festival 2018, which will be held in central Khanh Hoa province’s Nha Trang city from May 29 to June 3.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
An art performance at the 21st Childhood World festival (Source: baomoi.com) 
