On December 2, the Vietnam - US Cultural Promotion and Art Exchange Program took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic Site, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership (July 2013 - July 2023) and the implementation of the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development.
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| The Vietnam – US Art Exchange Program was held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son spoke at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
In addition to commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership (July 2013-July 2023), this is also a highlight in the extensive cooperation between the two countries and reflects the two countries' shared desire to enhance mutual understanding through cultural exchange. The event was jointly organized by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the US Embassy in Vietnam at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
Attending the program were Mr. Phan Anh Son, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations; Mr. Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam; leaders of the Hanoi People's Committee; representatives of US non-governmental organizations and businesses; and a number of US individuals and families in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son emphasized: "With the great and tireless efforts of the leaders and people of the two countries, the Vietnam - US relationship has made remarkable and impressive developments in all fields, becoming a Comprehensive Partnership. in July 2013 and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development on September 10, 2023."
Reviewing the history of relations between the two countries, Mr. Phan Anh Son said that more than a quarter of a century ago, in 1995, the story of the "journey of healing and creation" began when US President Bill Clinton and Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet officially announced the normalization and establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States.
According to Mr. Phan Anh Son, the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States did not only begin nearly 30 years ago. Since the last years of World War II, Vietnam has joined the United States and its allies in the common front against fascism. Exactly 45 days after the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh decided to establish the Vietnam - US Friendship Association (the predecessor of today's Vietnam - US Association, the first bilateral friendship organization of the Vietnamese people with the people of the world).
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| Image of the Vietnam - US Friendship Exchange Festival held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel on December 2. (Source: US Embassy in Hanoi) |
With nearly 750,000 Americans traveling to Vietnam each year, 119 US non-governmental organizations operating in 63 provinces and cities across Vietnam and many partner organizations of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations in the United States, as well as the love of American culture and education of the young generation of Vietnam, Mr. Phan Anh Son believes that people-to-people exchanges will continue to make great contributions, creating a favorable and broad social foundation, promoting the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development" between Vietnam and the United States. In particular, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations contributes an active part to the development process of this relationship.
In the space imbued with the long-standing culture and history of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel - which has witnessed important historical stages of the country's development, a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO and the pride of the Vietnamese people, many meaningful activities took place.
The festival at the Imperial Citadel introduced the culture and characteristics of Vietnam - the United States, and people-to-people diplomacy through booths displaying: cuisine, tourism, ao dai - traditional costumes, activities of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam - US Association, American non-governmental organizations in Vietnam, trade, health, environment, etc.
The festival also features several booths that showcase bilateral cooperation in a variety of areas including: health, environment, education, business and culture. Through many direct interactions with representatives from the U.S. Embassy, festival attendees can also learn more about traveling to the United States, learning English, U.S. businesses in Vietnam and applying for exchange programs, educational scholarships and jobs at the U.S. Diplomatic Mission.
The festival also includes musical performances by Vietnamese high schools and universities, singing and dancing by American volunteers, and cultural and culinary performances from both countries. The festival is open to the public free of charge.
In addition, there will be special musical performances from both countries: Vietnamese folk dance, traditional orchestra, Ao Dai performance, performances by artists Adrienne Mack Davis and Julian Heughan...
The program is a special event to honor the diverse cultures and friendly relations between the people of Vietnam and the United States, highlight the extensive cooperation and reflect the common desire of the people of the two countries to enhance mutual understanding through cultural exchange.
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