Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told a regular press briefing on Thursday that the event will mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam–UNESCO relations, a special occasion to look back on the two sides' comprehensive and effective cooperation, particularly in culture, heritage, education and science.
The Vietnam Days in France program aims to showcase the cultural uniqueness of Vietnam and its people to the French public, the international community, and the Vietnamese diaspora in France. It seeks to present an image of Vietnam as a country rich in cultural identity, while also being dynamic, creative, globally integrated, and proactive in international cooperation.
Vietnam Theater Week will introduce the distinctive values of Vietnamese theatrical arts, ranging from traditional forms to contemporary creative works.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People's Committee of Hung Yen Province is organizing a commemoration of the 300th birth anniversary of the cultural luminary Le Quy Don at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, as well as an exhibition dedicated to him.
