Attending the closing ceremony of the World Cultural Festival were Central Committee member and Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh; Central Committee member and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh; Central Committee member and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations Pham Tat Thang; Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Truong Viet Dung, along with representatives from embassies and international organizations.
Creating new values and continuing to pass them on.
"The presence of 50 countries and international organizations, hundreds of artists and artisans, and a large audience in Hanoi created a vibrant, diverse, and open space for cultural exchange."
"New connections have been formed, giving us confidence that culture will bring people, nations, and peoples closer together. This is also the fundamental value that Vietnam hopes to build with international friends through this festival," Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh stated at the closing ceremony, while also highly appreciating the event's widespread impact and connecting value.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh expressed her belief in the connecting power of culture at the closing ceremony of the event.
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"For Vietnam, culture is both the spiritual foundation of society and a goal, driving force, and resource for national development," she affirmed.
According to the Minister, heritage preservation is not only about safeguarding the values of the past, but also about "making heritage continue to live in contemporary life, continue to be created, continue to generate new values, and be passed on to future generations." This is also the overarching spirit of this year's festival with the theme "Gathering Heritage - Shaping the Future."
Commemorative plaques were presented to representatives of international delegations participating in the second World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.
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Over the four days of the festival, heritage, performing arts, cinema, fashion , cuisine, tourism, and new creative forms converge in one shared space, contributing to the formation of new products and values and attracting the public.
According to the Minister, this is also a way to promote the role of the cultural industry, transforming creative capacity, identity, and cultural assets into "endogenous strength, competitiveness, and national soft power."
Iranian artists tell the story of the Legend of Love at the closing ceremony.
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This year's festival is even more significant as it coincides with Vietnam's 50th anniversary of joining UNESCO. From a cultural diplomacy perspective, the Minister affirmed: "Vietnam recognizes that cultural diplomacy is not only about promoting the image of the country, but also an important method for building friendly relations, enhancing understanding, strengthening trust, and raising the nation's standing."
Building on the success of the two previous editions, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will continue to collaborate with domestic and international partners to gradually develop the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi into a prestigious platform for international cultural exchange and cooperation; to be held annually and to produce concrete collaborative results each year, Ms. Thanh said.
A message from Hanoi
From Thang Long Imperial Citadel , Minister Lam Thi Phuong Thanh expressed her wish that Hanoi would not only be a place to hold festivals, but would increasingly become a regular meeting point for cultures; a place where initiatives on heritage, creativity, cultural industries, and sustainable development are connected and disseminated.
"Vietnam is ready to work with other countries and international organizations to further expand dialogue, share experiences, protect cultural diversity, promote creativity, and enhance the role of culture in peace, development, and human progress," she said.
That spirit of connection was showcased on the closing stage through an artistic journey across multiple cultures. From Iran with " Legend of Love, " Russia with the Kalinka medley, Mexico with "La Charreada, " to Myanmar and Belgium, the performances presented diverse artistic colors.
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel space was illuminated with the "Greetings to Vietnam" message on the closing night of the event.
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From the international stage, the program returns to Vietnam through traditional elements blended with contemporary flair. Singer Kieu Anh and MQ DanceTeam perform " Phuong Nu - Co Doi Thuong Ngan. " This is followed by a medley of "Ly Muoi Thuong - Ly Ngua O" with Huong Tram, People's Artist Dieu Huong, and an orchestra and dance troupe; and "Da Co Hoai Lang - Ve Mien Tay" with a collaboration between Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam and People's Artist Que Tran. The program concludes with the song " Hand in Hand " performed by Anh Tu and a dance troupe, a call to arms for unity and the strength of connection through the bridge of culture.
Concluding the festival, from Hanoi, a beautiful message was sent to international friends: "Respect differences to understand each other better; share values to connect with each other more; and cooperate culturally to jointly build a civilized, peaceful, cooperative, and developed world."
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ha-noi-gui-thong-diep-ket-noi-van-hoa-toi-the-gioi-185261004222123393.htm
