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Exhibit Showcasing Vietnamese Culture in Mexico through Photography

The event was organized as part of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. Mariana Flores Mayen, representative of the Government of Mexico City, highlighted that the exhibition with 30 captivating and vibrant photos allows Mexican people and international friends to gain deeper insights into Vietnam, its land, people, and its various achievements in socio-economic development. She also mentioned that the event is expected to attract approximately 500,000 visitors from November 9 to December 5. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jose Manuel Gonzales, director of the Mexican Capital Historical Center, expressed his admiration for the exhibited artworks, emphasizing that the exhibition has provided visitors with an opportunity to explore the inner beauty and character of the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico, Nguyen Hoanh Nam, expressed his hope that the exhibition will not only enhance the image of Vietnam a...

Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson visit prison exhibition in Hanoi

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The management board of the relic site confirmed the visit later on the same day, after sharing images of the surprising stopover on its Facebook page. McConaughey, who won the Best Actor prizes at the 2014 Oscar and Golden Globe Awards for his role as Ron Woodroof in the drama ‘Dallas Buyers Club’, and Oscar candidate Harrelson were accompanied by an American delegation led by U.S. representative Dean Phillips. Woody Harrelson visits the ‘Moment of Resurrection’ exhibition at Hoa Lo Prison Relic in Hanoi, March 10, 2023. Photo: Hoa Lo Prison Relic Phillips and the delegation are on a visit to Vietnam for personal reasons related to his deceased father, who fought and died in the Vietnam battlefield. The ‘Moment of Resurrection’ exhibition, which was opened on Friday morning, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the liberation of revolutionary soldiers imprisoned by the U.S.-backed regime in the south (1973-2023) and the 48th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam (...

Cultural events in Hanoi to strengthen Franco-Vietnamese diplomatic ties

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The commemorative program themed “shared culture” will include major cultural events in Hanoi, according to Nicolas Warnery, French ambassador to Vietnam. The art performance kicked off the 2020 “Balade en France” at Ly Thai To Square in Hanoi. Photo: Tourism.hanoi.gov.vn Many famous artists and experts from France will come to Vietnam to participate in a series of events, namely art performances, fashion shows, and heritage conferences, the Ambassador said at a press conference held in Hanoi on March 14  to announce the commemorative events. Accordingly, the “Balade en France” festival will be held at Ly Thai To Square and the pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake on April 14-16. Locals and tourists will have the opportunity to experience French cuisine, art, and culture at pavilions set up in the area. “Festival-goers can find a variety of authentic French food such as wine, chess, and fruit. In 2020, the ‘Balade en France’ festival welcomed nearly 100...