Art program "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture": Strengthening Vietnam - Poland friendship

On the evening of June 23 (local time), at the Polski Theater, Warsaw, Poland, the art program "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture" and the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Colors of Vietnamese culture" took place.

Attending the event, on the Vietnamese side were Mr. Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Ha Hoang Hai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to the Republic of Poland and Lithuania; Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. On the Polish side were Mr. Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland; Ms. Bozena Zelazowska, Secretary of State, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland; Ms. Joanna Skoczek, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Vietnam; and many distinguished guests from the Vietnamese community in Poland, Polish people and international tourists.

Deputy Minister Ho An Phong speaks at the program (Photo: Department of International Cooperation)

The art program "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture" and the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Colors of Vietnamese culture" are two events in a series of activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong affirmed that Vietnam always acknowledges and appreciates the contributions of Polish experts in the field of heritage conservation. From the connection of heritage, Vietnam and Poland have more basis to promote cooperation in the field of tourism - where culture is not only preserved but also spread, connecting people and countries.

The art program "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture" is imbued with the friendship between Vietnam and Poland (Photo: Department of International Cooperation)

In January 2025, during his official visit to Poland, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced the Vietnamese Government's policy of visa exemption for Polish citizens, which is considered a testament to Vietnam's open-door policy and tourism cooperation.

"I believe that the Program to introduce Vietnamese Culture and Tourism in Poland with many cultural, artistic, exhibition, tourism promotion and advertising activities will be a great success, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of Polish people as well as Vietnamese people living in Poland, promoting the exchange of tourists between the two countries, contributing to deepening the traditional friendly cooperation between the people of the two countries" - the Deputy Minister expressed.

Leaders of the two sides performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Exhibition "Colors of Vietnamese Culture" (Photo: Department of International Cooperation)

Speaking at the program, Mr. Ha Hoang Hai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to the Republic of Poland and Lithuania, emphasized that each milestone in the long-standing friendship, close ties, trust and affection between Vietnam and Poland is living proof of the strength of trust and solidarity between the people of the two countries.

"Hopefully, the friendship between Vietnam and Poland will become deeper and stronger, the close relationship between the two peoples will be further strengthened to promote the Vietnam - Poland relationship, bringing benefits to both peoples and making important contributions to peace, development and prosperity of mankind" - Ambassador Ha Hoang Hai emphasized.

Leaders of the two sides performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Vietnam Culture and Tourism Festival.

Previously, on June 22, the Vietnam Culture and Tourism Festival took place at the Warsaw Citadel. The event attracted a large number of Polish and international visitors to participate and explore the quintessence of Vietnamese culture. This is the first time the festival has been held in the historic center of Warsaw, demonstrating Poland's respect and openness to the cultural values ​​of Vietnam.

This festival is a continuation of the two previous editions and is also a step forward in terms of quality in both scale and cultural depth. The most prominent highlight of the festival is the special art program performed by the Vietnam Music, Dance and Singing Theater, in collaboration with artists from the Vietnamese community in Poland.

The festival is the starting point of the Vietnam Culture - Tourism Week in Poland, with a series of diverse activities: From art photo exhibitions, traditional handicraft display spaces, introduction of Vietnamese cuisine, to promotions of tours, new destinations, and unique experience products.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/chuong-trinh-nghe-thuat-tinh-hoa-van-hoa-viet-nam-that-chat-tinh-huu-nghi-viet-nam-ba-lan-2025062415414825.htm