Vietnamese culture introduced in Birmingham
VOV.VN - A programme on Vietnamese culture was recently held in Birmingham as part of Vietnam Days in the UK from March 28 to April 27 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The event was organised by Vietnamese student unions of three British universities, namely Aston University, University of Birmingham, and University of Northampton.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to UK Nguyen Hoang Long called on the Vietnamese student community in the UK to actively introduce the nation’s image to British friends, helping to foster solidarity, friendship, and people-to-people exchanges between the two sides.
He revealed a range of activities to be held in Birmingham within the framework of Vietnam Days in the UK this April, including a meeting between the Ambassador and the Mayor of Birmingham, as well as talks to discuss joint trade and investment opportunities.
The diplomat highlighted the role the Midlands region of the UK plays in bilateral cooperative relations, noting that Birmingham and the Midlands will serve as the driving force for the Vietnam – UK relationship moving forward, especially in the fields of education, training, production, trade, and investment.
Various activities were held during the programme, including a photo exhibition, art performances introducing contemporary dance and folk songs from the three regions, a Vietnamese cuisine show, and a fashion show of Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress).
Matt Dean, director of International Relations at Aston University, said he was very impressed with traditional art performances put on by Vietnamese students, and that the programme helped British people understand more about Vietnamese culture and people.
