Vietnamese cultural imprint on African soil.

Not only have the officers and staff of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 in South Sudan excelled in their United Nations peacekeeping mission, but they have also quietly carried out a special mission: spreading Vietnamese cultural values ​​to the international community within the peacekeeping mission.

Vietnamese cuisine has always held a special appeal for international friends.

In diplomatic events, the image of graceful Vietnamese female soldiers in traditional ao dai dresses has left a deep impression on international friends. The ao dai is not simply clothing, but also a symbol of the identity, virtue, and elegance of Vietnamese women.

Images of Vietnamese ao dai always make a good impression on friends.

Vietnamese cultural spaces are also vividly recreated through traditional dishes prepared by the soldiers themselves. Fried spring rolls, fried egg rolls, sticky rice cakes, beef noodle soup... have become " culinary ambassadors" in multinational exchanges, contributing to introducing the sophistication, richness, and familiarity of Vietnamese cuisine.

In particular, folk songs, ca trù (traditional Vietnamese singing), and traditional dances from North to South Vietnam resonated across the African landscape like a friendly and distinctive greeting. These artistic performances not only enriched the exchange activities but also evoked feelings of admiration and respect for Vietnam's thousand-year-old culture.

Each exchange event serves as a cultural bridge.

Through simple yet meaningful actions, military medical officers and staff have transformed each encounter into a cultural bridge, contributing to building a friendly and profound image of Vietnam in the hearts of international friends.

Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress), cuisine, folk songs... the imprint of Vietnamese culture on African soil. Photo: Sy Cong

They are not just doctors and medical personnel performing their professional duties; they are also "cultural ambassadors" who are daily writing the story of peace and humanity – in keeping with the sense of responsibility that Vietnam carries with it when participating in the United Nations peacekeeping force.

MAI AN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dau-an-van-hoa-viet-บน-dat-chau-phi-post801913.html