The festival brought together students from many countries and territories, with three main activities, including a parade, art performances and cultural booths. The Vietnamese delegation took part fully and actively.

During the parade, the Vietnamese flag and traditional costumes drew attention from attendees. A fan dance performance set to the song Made in Vietnam combined modern elements with traditional identity and received positive responses from international students.

The Vietnamese booth, themed “Dong Ho folk painting exhibition,” attracted large numbers of visitors throughout the event. Designed as a small exhibition space, it introduced well-known folk paintings such as “Rat’s Wedding,” “Vinh Hoa – Phu Quy” and “Yin–yang pigs,” alongside interactive activities including puzzle games, explanations of the paintings’ meanings and exchanges with visitors.

The booth welcomed a wide range of visitors, from children and international students to members of the Vietnamese community in Beijing. Some families with Vietnamese parents brought their children to learn more about Vietnamese culture, hoping to help them better understand their roots and preserve cultural identity while living abroad.

Speaking about the activity, Tran Xuan Loc, a master’s student and secretary of the Vietnamese student group at Beijing Language and Culture University, said participation in the festival was not only an extracurricular activity but also an opportunity for Vietnamese students to promote national culture. He noted that Vietnam received positive attention from international participants through their interest, interaction and feedback. In the context of deeper international integration, he said each student can act as a cultural bridge, helping improve mutual understanding among countries.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Thu Huong, a doctoral student in international Chinese language education at Beijing Language and Culture University, said taking part in preparing and operating the Vietnamese booth helped participants better understand traditional cultural values. Choosing Dong Ho paintings as the theme introduced a distinctive folk art form reflecting Vietnamese life, thinking and aesthetics across generations.

She said the strong interest from international students was the most encouraging outcome, with many asking about the meanings, colours, materials and cultural context of the paintings.

These exchanges created an active atmosphere, helping spread Vietnamese cultural values more widely. She added that promoting traditional culture in an international environment helps enhance the country’s image and allows Vietnamese students to strengthen their identity and connection to their roots.

The festival concluded in a lively atmosphere, leaving positive impressions on international students. Through diverse activities, Vietnam’s image was further spread, contributing to people-to-people exchanges and greater cultural understanding.

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