The seminar was held in both in-person and virtual formats, with the participation of around 50 scholars, curators, conservation experts and representatives of cultural organizations from Vietnam and the United States.

The event aimed to promote Vietnamese art and culture in the US while allowing the American side to learn more about Vietnamese culture and painting, as well as discuss prospects for future cooperation.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung thanked the museum for its long-standing contributions to research, collection and exhibitions, helping the American public gain a deeper understanding of Asian countries and cultures, including Vietnam.

He said the seminar marked a practical step toward building long-term cooperation between Vietnamese cultural institutions and the museum, particularly in preservation, research, expert training and the development of future exhibitions on Vietnamese art and culture.

On the US side, Danielle Bennette, Deputy Director of the museum, said the institution was established with the mission of promoting cultural exchange between Asia and the United States. She also expressed hope for broader understanding of Vietnamese art, artifacts and Vietnam’s cultural narratives.

Bennette praised the participation of the Vietnamese delegation and affirmed the museum’s readiness to expand cooperation in preserving, researching and introducing Vietnamese heritage to international friends.

The event took place on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, making the event even more meaningful in honoring his views on the role of culture, education and international friendship in national development.

Discussions at the seminar also encouraged deeper exploration of Ho Chi Minh’s interactions with artists and intellectuals during Vietnam’s national construction and defence, including his connections with prominent figures of modern Vietnamese art such as painter Tran Van Can.

Closing the event, representatives of the museum said sustainability and cooperation were recurring themes throughout the seminar and expressed hope for continued collaboration with Vietnamese partners in preserving, researching and promoting cultural heritage.

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