Maintaining and promoting Vietnamese cultural identity in the Francophone space

On March 30, in the city of Bussy-Saint-Georges, 30km from Paris (France), the Francophone Association of the city (AMF-BSG) organized the third Francophone Spring Festival, with the participation of artists from 10 countries of the Francophone Community.

This event brings diverse cultural colors, demonstrating the spirit of friendly connection and peace among peoples in French-speaking countries.

AMF-BSG President Clement Hong shared that the event aims to promote cultural and multilingual exchange between French speakers and French lovers through art, culture, heritage and cuisine .

10 countries brought a lot of national culture with a variety of art forms including dance, singing, and painting exhibitions.

Mr. Clement Hong (second from left), President of the Francophone Association Bussy Saint Georges, and Vietnamese artists take a souvenir photo. (Photo: Ngoc Hiep/VNA)

Mr. Clement Hong also said that this year in particular, the Francophone Spring Festival officially became a part of the Francophone Week program organized globally by the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF).

For its part, Vietnam has always been an active member of the Francophone Community and is one of the Asian countries with a strong voice in the OIF organization.

Vietnam not only actively participates in common initiatives but also contributes to promoting multilateral cooperation among member countries, especially in the fields ofeducation , culture and sustainable development.

Mr. Yann Dubosc, Mayor of Bussy-Saint-Georges, highly appreciated the contributions of the art troupes to the festival, bringing unique programs, expressing the national culture, as well as the love for the French language. He believes that with the third successful organization, the Francophone Spring Festival will continue to develop and contribute to connecting the Francophone community in Bussy-Saint-Georges.

Mayor Yann Dubosc also appreciated the role of the Vietnamese community in France, especially in Bussy-Saint-Georges. Internationally, the Vietnamese community in France plays an important role in maintaining and promoting Vietnamese cultural identity in the Francophone space.

He affirmed that the Bussy-Saint-Georges government always supports and creates maximum favorable conditions for the Association's activities.

With many cultural exchange and connection initiatives, Vietnamese people in France have contributed to promoting the image of Vietnam to international friends, while creating bridges connecting Vietnam and the Francophone community. This shows the initiative and strong integration spirit of the Vietnamese community, demonstrating their love for the French language as well as their awareness of enhancing Vietnam's position in the international arena. Not only a means of communication, French has also become a multicultural bridge, opening up opportunities for cooperation in many fields.

Ms. Van Guillemin, a Vietnamese artist in Paris, felt very happy and honored to attend the event, with the desire to spread Vietnamese culture to international friends and demonstrate the spirit of cultural exchange with friends from French-speaking countries.

She emphasized that the festival has created an open space for all artists to have the opportunity to reach the public, not only in the Bussy Saint Georges region but also with the international Francophone community.

With meaningful contributions to the Francophone space, Vietnamese people in France continue to affirm their role as a responsible community, ready to promote cooperation and cultural dialogue for sustainable development./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/duy-tri-va-phat-huy-ban-sac-van-hoa-viet-nam-trong-khong-gian-phap-ngu-post1023920.vnp