On culture, tea diplomacy

Within the framework of the World Tea Fest 2025, the Tea Summit 2025 discussion on tea culture, economics, and diplomacy took place today.

On December 6 at Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat (Lam Dong), within the framework of the International Tea Festival - World Tea Fest 2025, Tea Summit 2025 took place to discuss tea culture, economics, tea diplomacy with the participation of speakers and experts from home and abroad.

Typical cultural features of Vietnamese people

Domestic and foreign experts discuss tea culture

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Mr. Mori Kazuki, General Director of Lam Dong Tea Joint Stock Company, shared that he was very happy that Tea Summit 2025 had the participation of leading experts working at the forefront of many fields such as medicine, academia, diplomacy, tea industry, cultural research, art, finance... All gathered here with one thing in common, love and care for tea.

Mr. Mori Kazuki, General Director of Lam Dong Tea Joint Stock Company opened Tea Summit 2025

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Mr. Hoang Vinh Long , Chairman of Vietnam Tea Association, shared in-depth values ​​about the overall story of the tea industry, orientation and development of Vietnam tea industry, and affirmed that tea is a typical cultural feature of Vietnamese people.

Mr. Long informed that each year the world produces more than 7 million tons of tea. Of which, China accounts for nearly 50% of the world's tea production with 3.3 million tons, followed by India producing 1.3 million tons... Vietnam ranks 5th with more than 900,000 tons/year. The global market in 2024 will reach 17 billion USD/year, but up to 65% is consumed domestically.

Mr. Hoang Vinh Long affirmed that tea is a typical cultural feature of Vietnamese people.

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According to Mr. Long, in 2024, Vietnam will export 160,000 tons of tea, but the value will be only 65% ​​of the world price (average price of 1.6 USD/kg), lower than the domestic price. Vietnam's tea industry is mainly produced by smallholders, 60% of tea gardens belong to households, not produced in chains and does not have advanced processing technology.

Dr. Tran Ngo Phuc Quan, Director of Operations at Hue International General Hospital (a native of Bao Loc tea region), shares about the health and beauty values ​​of tea in life. Tea is not only a drink but also a culture and health supplement. Tea has more than 4,000 active ingredients, which have effects on the cardiovascular system, natural antibacterial immunity, anti-aging skin..., so tea is the drink of the future.

Tea experts from Japan attend Tea Summit 2025

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Global cultural icon

Experts from Japan shared valuable perspectives on health, culture, sustainability and international cooperation through tea. Japan and Vietnam have similarities in viewing tea as a symbol of culture. Despite cultural and religious differences, drinking tea together will help us understand each other better. Tea carries the spirit of peace, dialogue and friendship. Tea opens up a peaceful future and has the power to connect people. Tea is diplomatic and a symbol of global culture. Tea promotes cooperation for sustainable development and prosperity.

Making and drinking tea is a cultural feature of Vietnamese people.

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On this occasion, the organizing committee of the 2025 International Tea Festival announced the world's tea-producing region in Vietnam and the history of Vietnamese tea civilization, along with book giveaways to interested readers.

At the forum, Dr. Tran Minh Hai, Vice Principal of the School of Public Policy and Rural Development (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) introduced the organic tea farming model, aiming to reduce emissions and green financial mechanisms for tea plants; at the same time, paying attention to tea varieties to improve production quality along with processing technology, packaging, and communication to promote the development of the tea industry.

Announcing 4 Vietnamese records related to tea

As Thanh Nien reported, at the opening ceremony of the International Tea Festival - World Tea Fest 2025, VietKings announced 4 Vietnamese records related to cultural activities - tea, including:

1. The 1927 ancient tea factory in Bao Loc - one of the oldest tea processing facilities still existing in Vietnam.

2. The organizer of the International Tea Festival with the largest chain of cultural, economic and diplomatic activities.

"Dance of pure heart tea" with 1,111 tea ladies making and serving tea in the "Vietnamese tea ceremony" style

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3. The performance "Thanh Tam Tra Dance" with 1,111 tea ladies making and serving tea in the "Vietnamese Tea Ceremony" style, the largest in one location.

4. The festival has many beauty queens and beauty representatives of Miss Cosmo from many countries and territories participating in the experience.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ban-ve-van-hoa-ngoai-giao-tra-185251206160921517.htm