Vietnam Film Week brings Vietnam, Laos closer
In a year marked by significant milestones for both nations, the Vietnam Film Week in Laos has served as a meaningful cultural bridge, according to Do Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Cinema under the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Addressing the closing ceremony on December 6 in Vientiane, he said that through the films, the organisers hoped to offer the Lao people vivid and authentic portrayals of Vietnam, as well as solidarity and compassion that the two nations deeply share and cherish.
The six-day event presented to Lao and Vietnamese audiences a selection of outstanding works, including newly released films. Viet described the event as a sincere gesture of congratulations from the Vietnamese film industry to the Lao people on the 50th anniversary of their National Day, saying it helps enhance understanding, affection and appreciation for the Vietnam–Laos special friendship.
According to the organisers, the works contributed to strengthening Vietnam–Laos friendship, bringing the two peoples closer together. The stories, images and messages conveyed in each film not only held artistic value but also carried cultural and historical depth, vividly illustrating the enduring solidarity between the two nations.
The programme, they said, was not only a cinematic exchange but also an opportunity to reaffirm both countries’ commitment to nurturing and promoting their great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion.
Vietnam, Laos promoting people-to-people exchanges to elevate ties
Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Ha Thi Nga and visiting Permanent Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee Inlavanh Keobounphanh pledged joint efforts to promote people-to-people diplomacy at their meeting in Hanoi on December 5.
