Ambassador Duong Hai Hung speaking at the opening of the photo exhibition “A glimpse of Vietnam in Venice”. (Photo: Truong Duy/VNA)
On the evening of September 23, at San Moise Square, Venice (Italy) cultural activities took place “A glimpse of Vietnam in Venice.”
This is an event organized by the Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association in the Veneto region in collaboration with the Vietnamese Student Association in Venice with the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the Republic of Korea’s National Day. Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Speaking at the activity and cutting the ribbon to open the photo exhibition “A glimpse of Vietnam in Venice,” Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung thanked the Venice city government for their support and assistance in organizing the event. This meaningful action aims to help further strengthen the understanding and friendship between the Italian people in general, the city of Venice in particular, and the country and people of Vietnam.
Meanwhile, President of the Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association in the Veneto region, Mr. Renato Darsie, affirmed that Italy cannot forget Vietnam’s support during the most difficult moment of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event “A glimpse of Vietnam in Venice” not only strengthens the development of relations between the two countries in the field of culture, but also in economy, politics, as well as solidarity between people.
He also assessed that the Vietnamese Cultural House in Venice plays an important role in promoting Vietnamese culture.
Quan ho cultural performances performed by members of the Italian-Vietnamese Cultural Bridge Association and the exhibition of photographic works on the themes of the country, people, festivals and sovereignty of Vietnam have been collected. attracts the attention and enjoyment of the Italian public and tourists from all over the world to Venice.
[Thúc đẩy quảng bá văn hóa Việt Nam thông qua hợp tác giáo dục ở Italy]
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Italy, Ms. Ngo Thi Hong Loan – Head of the Good Lands Branch of the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association said: “The set of photos we introduce has three themes: people and country. Vietnamese people here are very diverse, there are many characters, old people, children, to young women. In harmony with nature, the country of Vietnam is very beautiful, where everyone can enjoy a peaceful life. And festivals in all regions are deeply humane and profound, very loving the environment. We love our country very much, especially, we have brought 4 photos, showing the spirit of Vietnamese people to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands. We are very proud to show the image of Vietnam to our Italian friends. I had the opportunity to go to some places in Italy and see that there are many similarities between Italy and Vietnam.”
Quan ho folk song performed by members of the Italian-Vietnamese Cultural Bridge Association. (Photo: Truong Duy/VNA)
And Mr. Isacco Ciro Gargiulo, who was very excited to see the photos, shared: “I have been associated with Vietnam for more than 20 years. All the photos displayed here are great, so colorful, so real. warm, reflecting the beauty of the country, the people of Vietnam. The photos show happiness. This is Vietnam, the photos really bring the emotions like Vietnam is here.”
On this occasion, Ms. Pham Hoang Thu, the representative of Breton company in Italy, presented a number of equipment and machinery to support the activities of the Government. Vietnamese culture held in Venice to promote the image of Vietnam.
Before that, at the House of Vietnamese Culture in Venice, Ambassador Duong Hai Hung worked with Ms. Paola Mar, City Councilor and representatives of universities in the city of Venice to discuss and prepare activities “Vietnam Week”, which is expected to be held on the 50th anniversary of the year. date of establishment of diplomatic relations Vietnam-Italy in the year 2023.