(To Quoc) - The Vietnamese cultural space in the program "Vietnam Day in Brazil 2024" welcomed a large number of international visitors on November 16, impressing with many unique art activities and cultural experiences. This is the first time the program has been held in Latin America on the largest scale ever.
In Rio de Janeiro, visitors eagerly donned traditional conical hats and explored many cultural quintessence of Vietnam in the light rain, such as making clay figurines, printing Dong Ho paintings, and enjoying coffee brewed in the "Hanoi Old Quarter" area.
Luiza Coelho, a Brazilian, excitedly shared while creating the To he figurine: "Hand-molding a ball and carving my favorite player into a toy is a new and meaningful experience for me. Under the enthusiastic guidance of Vietnamese artisans, I was able to express my national pride and love for football, while also discovering the profound cultural story between the two countries. This is truly a bridge that brings us closer together."
Brazilian people handmade beautiful Tò he figurines with familiar images such as toucans, samba dancers, etc.
The opening ceremony of the art program with a drum performance combined with traditional Vovinam martial arts dance created a vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic spirit. The graceful and powerful martial arts movements on the heroic drum background left an unforgettable impression on the local audience.
According to the Organizing Committee, the national team of the Vietnam Lion and Dragon Dance Federation will introduce to international friends for the first time the Tu Linh dragon dance, recreating the image of the Ly dynasty dragons - one of the cultural quintessence closely associated with the lives of Vietnamese people from ancient times to the present.
The photo exhibition celebrating the 35th anniversary of Vietnam - Brazil diplomatic relations with many valuable photos and documents depicts important milestones in the friendly relationship between the two countries. The exhibitions "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage", "Colors of Vietnam", and the wall about 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups also contribute to introducing and promoting a Vietnam that both preserves the quintessence of a thousand-year culture and strongly strives in the era of integration and prosperity.
In particular, the lacquer painting exhibition "Spreading traditional colors" with the participation of artists from both countries not only highlights the unique cultural exchange but also conveys the message of the strong friendship between the two countries through the subtle language of art.
International friends are passionate about learning about traditional Dong Ho paintings.
2024 marks the first time the "Vietnam Day Abroad" program is held in Latin America, promising to bring memorable "first-time" experiences to the local public.
When looking at the puppets moving vividly on the water, Pedro Cavaco, a young Brazilian, could not hide his surprise and shared: "I was very surprised by the skill and ingenuity of the artisans. This is truly a unique art form, only found in Vietnam."
Like Pedro Cavaco, most international friends were excited and delighted when they first enjoyed the water puppet show performed by artist Phan Thanh Liem. Under the red tiled roof of the water stage, the combination of sound, light and puppets on the water surface created many magical performances, imbued with Vietnamese culture, vividly reflecting the life and folk culture of the people in the Northern countryside. Folk tales such as Uncle Teu, dragon boat racing, and buffalo fighting seemed to lead the audience on a fascinating journey to discover Vietnamese culture.
This is the first time water puppetry - a national intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam - has appeared in the program "Vietnam Day Abroad". To do this, the Organizing Committee and artisans had to maximize their creativity, find ways to improve and transport bulky materials and props halfway around the world.
Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Director of the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO, Head of the Organizing Committee, said: "We have changed the materials from wood to corrugated iron, plastic, and foam. This process is quite complicated and laborious, having to ensure flexibility for transportation while ensuring the aesthetics and artistry of the performances. However, we are extremely proud to be able to introduce water puppetry to our friends in Brazil. This is a meaningful gift that we want to give to the people here."
"Vietnam Day Abroad" is a national promotion program assigned by the Prime Minister to the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO - Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize annually since 2010. This year, the Program is held in Brazil and Saudi Arabia with the theme "Convergence of thousand-year-old cultural quintessence - Rising in the era of wealth and prosperity.
In particular, "Vietnam Day in Brazil" takes place before the G20 Summit. This is the time when the 20 largest economies on the planet and many member countries gather together, providing an opportunity for the Program to reach a large number of high-level delegates attending the Summit, thereby contributing to spreading the content and activities to the Brazilian people and many international friends.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/an-tuong-khong-gian-van-hoa-viet-trong-ngay-viet-nam-tai-brazil-20241118155928454.htm
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