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	Water Puppet Show To Be The Highlight of Vietnam Day in Brazil

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the “Vietnam Day in Brazil” in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Nhat Bac

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored the importance of the program in commemorating 35 years of Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic relations and the 112th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Rio de Janeiro during his quest for national salvation. He expressed gratitude to the Brazilian Government and the city of Rio de Janeiro for their support in organizing the event, which symbolizes the growing trust and cooperation between the two countries. He highlighted that bilateral diplomatic relations have been continually strengthening over the past 35 years, with both nations enjoying a sincere and trustworthy political partnership marked by regular high-level delegation exchanges.

He announced that during his visit, Vietnam and Brazil agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, creating a critical foundation for cooperation across various fields, including culture.

The Prime Minister pointed out the cultural similarities between Vietnam and Brazil and emphasized the need to enhance cultural collaboration. He called for efforts to internationalize the traditional cultures of both nations while embracing the universal values of global cultural diversity. Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that this event is just the beginning of a deeper cultural partnership, envisioning more extensive exchanges that will enrich the lives of both Vietnamese and Brazilians and further solidify the strong relationship between the two countries.

Art exchange between artists of the two countries. Photo: Nhat Bac

The program is chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil. Vietnam Day in Brazil is part of the national promotion program "Vietnam Day Abroad" which has been organized in 20 countries and territories since 2010.

Held from November 15-17 to commemorate 35 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil, the event aimed to showcase Vietnam's unique cultural values to both Brazilian and international audiences. The event highlighted Vietnam’s rich heritage and aspirations for global integration and development through a variety of exhibitions, cultural experiences, and art performances. It featured 10 main cultural exchange activities, such as photo exhibitions on Vietnam-Brazil relations, UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites in Vietnam, and displays celebrating the traditions of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

Visitors had the opportunity to experience traditional Vietnamese lacquerware, Dong Ho paintings, toy figurines (to he), and the unique 11th-century art form of water puppetry. They also explored Vietnamese coffee and enjoyed an art performance program featuring traditional Vietnamese lion dances, folk songs, and martial arts demonstrations. Additionally, Brazilian artists performed traditional music and dance.

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