The programme was jointly organised by the Committee for National Minorities of the Ústecký region and the authorities of Most city as part of the multicultural festival “Barevná planeta”.

At the opening ceremony, Most Mayor Marek Hrvol said the festival was held to promote solidarity and harmonious coexistence among ethnic communities, while helping Czech people better understand the cultural identities of ethnic minorities living in the Czech Republic.

At the event, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, French, African, Romani, Jewish and Ukrainian communities introduced distinctive cultural features through art performances, traditional costumes and various hands-on activities for visitors. Highlights included a bongo drumming workshop, African-style hair braiding and a traditional Mongolian yurt display.

One of the activities attracting large crowds was a workshop led by Paul from Kenya, who guided visitors in playing bongo drums and African-style hair braiding. The Mongolian community also impressed visitors with its own performance programme and a model of the traditional nomadic yurt tent. Festival performances also featured Bertík Girga, known from the SuperStar competition, French artist Alexander Glize and Jewish guitarist Josef Gušlbauer.

In addition to cultural performances, “Barevný region” also featured a wide range of traditional dishes from different communities. Children’s entertainment areas, including inflatable playgrounds and handicraft workshops, also contributed to a friendly and open atmosphere for families attending the event.

The booth of the Vietnamese community and Tamda Foods attracted many visitors with traditional dishes, Asian products and Vietnamese cultural activities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam also attended and spoke at the event. He praised organisers for creating a meaningful space for multicultural exchange and stressed that the festival provided an important opportunity to promote ethnic diversity, enhance mutual understanding and reinforce solidarity among communities living in the Czech Republic.

According to the ambassador, programmes such as “Barevný region” not only highlight the distinct identities of each ethnic group, but also reflect the values of an open society where communities can coexist, contribute and develop together in a spirit of mutual respect.

He also expressed pride that the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic has been recognised by local authorities for its hard work, good integration into local society and the academic achievements of younger generations.

Tran Quang Hung, Vice President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic, emphasized that the Vietnamese community has consistently taken an active part in the festival through activities promoting Vietnamese culture and cuisine, contributing to stronger exchanges and closer ties between ethnic minority communities and local residents.

According to organisers, “Barevný region” is more than a cultural festival, serving as an opportunity for ethnic communities to strengthen dialogue, deepen mutual understanding and work together to build a united and open living environment. As European societies become increasingly diverse, such activities are regarded as an important bridge for promoting integration and reducing cultural barriers.

On the occasion of the event, Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam also visited Vietnamese community worship facilities in Most and Teplice, where he met overseas Vietnamese residents and discussed community affairs, daily life and efforts to preserve Vietnamese cultural identity among Vietnamese people living abroad.

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