Closing of the First World Cultural Festival 2025

Photo caption — Attractive art performances at the closing ceremony

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said that sustainable, creative and inclusive development has become the goal of many countries in the world, and Vietnam is no exception. The Vietnamese government has identified sustainable development based on cultural and human development as the foundation, and promoting foreign affairs and international integration as essential and regular...

The Vietnamese people are civilized and heroic with thousands of years of history, have a tradition of loving peace; always understand and act for stability and cooperation; always clearly perceive and consider the preservation and promotion of the value of cultural heritage, respect and protection of nature as gratitude to tradition, ensuring the right to development of future generations, ensuring the rapid and sustainable development of the country. The Vietnamese people also promote that mindset and bring that awareness into all activities and cooperation with countries and partners. Vietnam is a proactive and responsible member of UNESCO, actively contributing to the success of international frameworks and activities, especially in creating, dialogue, and cooperation for peace and development.

Held from October 10 to 12, the first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi had 48 countries and international organizations participating, with many unique cultural spaces and events, from the exhibition "Cultural Road", to the International Costume Show with the theme "Heritage Footsteps", Ao Dai Festival, film screenings introducing art and culture, Book Festival, to activities introducing culinary arts of countries and 30 international art performances, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to visit and experience every day.

According to VNA

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