A relaxing morning for the French Ambassador at the Temple of Literature - National University.

In the typical chilly weather of northern Vietnam at the beginning of the new year, the French Ambassador to Vietnam, Olivier Brochet, wore a traditional Vietnamese ao dai (long dress) to visit the Temple of Literature and experience various cultural activities.

Ambassador Brochet was given a presentation on the history of Vietnam's first university, admired ancient architectural structures, and visited Khue Van Cac, the Garden of Doctoral Steles, and Dai Thanh Palace…

The Temple of Literature - National University is where General Secretary To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, visited to admire traditional art last May.

Ambassador Olivier Brochet congratulated the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam . He affirmed that France has always believed in Vietnam's development direction and is ready to cooperate and accompany Vietnam on the road ahead.

He experienced the traditional cultural space of Vietnam.

The Ambassador was also very interested in the historical, cultural, and artistic values ​​of the World Documentary Heritage - the 82 Doctoral Examination Steles. He highly appreciated the Vietnamese people's tradition of valuing education, respecting teachers, and utilizing talent.

He shared that since beginning his term in Vietnam (September 2023), he has always felt the admiration and respect of French visitors when they come to Vietnam.

Ambassador Olivier Brochet experiences traditional calligraphy.

After receiving instructions, Ambassador Olivier Brochet personally wrote calligraphy and was presented with a painting of the word "Peace".

Ambassador Olivier Brochet beats the thunder drum at Thai Hoc area.

Ambassador Olivier Brochet visited the exhibition space themed "Horses Returning to the City." In East Asian culture, the Year of the Horse symbolizes dynamism, freedom, enthusiasm, good fortune, and success, especially associated with the auspicious phrase "May your success come with the arrival of the horse."

The Ambassador wished all Vietnamese people a new year filled with leaps and bounds like the strides of horses, and continued success.

The Ambassador also expressed his hope that relations between France and Vietnam would continue to develop strongly in the future.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/buoi-sang-thu-thai-cua-dai-su-phap-tai-van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-2484872.html