Colombia brings colors of peace to Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Embassy of Colombia in Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam co-organized an art performance program with strong artistic values for peace in Hanoi.

Colombia mang sắc màu hòa bình tới Hoàng thành Thăng Long

Colombia brings colors of peace to Thang Long Imperial Citadel: An art performance with strong artistic values for peace on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi .

Set in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic complex with its monumental cultural and architectural values associated with Vietnam's glorious dynasties, the Embassy of Colombia in Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam co-organized an art performance program imbued with artistic values for peace on the evening of September 13.

The performance was honored to welcome the participation of leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ambassadors, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, representatives of international organizations, as well as leaders and officers of Vietnamese agencies, departments and sectors.

The event featured clothing and accessories collections from two Colombian fashion brands, “Manifiesta Colombia” and “Tejidos Chakana”.

The event featured clothing and accessories collections from two Colombian fashion brands, “Manifiesta Colombia” and “Tejidos Chakana”, two local businesses with more than 6 years of experience working with victims of armed conflict and former guerrillas, following the signing of the Peace Agreement between the Colombian Government and the FARC armed group in 2016.

The cultural event for peace organized by the Colombian Embassy in Vietnam has special meaning, because more than anyone else, the Vietnamese people understand the losses and pain that war brings.

The event featured clothing and accessories collections from two Colombian fashion brands, “Manifiesta Colombia” and “Tejidos Chakana”.

Colombian Ambassador to Vietnam Miguel Angel Rodriguez Melo said: “The two businesses Manifiesta Colombia and Tejidos Chakana are two typical units that have created job opportunities, helping to promote the reintegration process for former soldiers, victims and especially women who have experienced the conflict in Colombia.

Behind every outfit, every accessory, every stitch that we proudly introduce today, is a life story, a family member remembered and honored, said the Colombian Ambassador to Vietnam.

Behind every outfit, every accessory, every stitch that we proudly present today, is a life story, a family member remembered, honored, and a struggle for respect, forgiveness, and hope.”

The show also featured the Vietnam University of Industrial Fine Arts, with a collection of 12 selected designs by excellent students of the Fashion Design department.

The event also clearly demonstrated the important role of women in peacebuilding. With the sharing of Ms. Indira Cerpa - a former Colombian guerrilla who was demobilized and received support after the signing of the Peace Agreement in Colombia, viewers better understood the peacebuilding process in the South American country.

The event also clearly demonstrated the important role of women in peacebuilding, with the sharing of Ms. Indira Cerpa - a former Colombian guerrilla.

The show also featured the Vietnam University of Industrial Fine Arts, with a collection of 12 selected designs by excellent students of the Fashion Design Department. In addition, the Finger Band brought typical Colombian music colors such as salsa, pop and cumbia.

Colombia brings colors of peace to Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Previously, also within the framework of the series of events for peace, the Colombian Embassy successfully organized a discussion at the United Nations headquarters in Vietnam, as well as a workshop between Colombian business representatives and the University of Industrial Fine Arts.