This is an international cultural exchange activity and people-to-people diplomacy activity of Hanoi Capital to celebrate the 57th anniversary of ASEAN's founding, the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, and the 25th anniversary of Hanoi being honored by UNESCO as a "City for Peace ".
Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen delivered the opening speech.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen emphasized: "Friendly cooperation and regional connectivity within the ASEAN framework has always been one of the priorities in Vietnam's foreign policy of diversification and multilateralization. Vietnam will do its utmost to contribute to building ASEAN more and more closely and strongly, bringing friendly cooperation with member countries on bilateral and multilateral levels increasingly strong and effective. The "ASEAN Colors" Cultural Friendship Festival is an opportunity for international friends working in Vietnam to meet and exchange friendship with the people of the capital."
Emphasizing Vietnam's positive contribution to shaping the future of the region, Ms. Khamphao Ernthavanh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Vietnam, affirmed that 2024 not only marks the 57th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN but is also an important year for Laos as it has the honor of assuming the role of ASEAN Chair for the third time. Ambassador Khamphao Ernthavanh believes that, with the strong support and cooperation of member countries and external partners, Laos will successfully assume the role of ASEAN Chair 2024.
Special art performance at the program.
At the opening ceremony, delegates enjoyed special art performances and admired traditional costumes of ASEAN countries through performances by embassy officials and international students.
The “ASEAN Colors” Cultural Friendship Festival took place from August 29 to September 1 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel with many activities such as: Photo exhibition, performance of Vietnamese traditional costumes through feudal periods, performance of Ao Dai and modern fashion , experiential space program...
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