“Huong Sac Viet” - the mark of 50 years of Vietnam-Germany relations and community solidarity

In the joyful atmosphere of Sommerfest - the largest multicultural festival in Augsburg, Bavaria, Huong Viet Magazine in collaboration with the Vietnamese - German Association of Swabia region organized a special cultural program called "Huong Sac Viet" to honor cultural diversity and create opportunities for the second and third generations of Vietnamese people to learn more about the country and people of Vietnam.

The event is part of a series of outstanding activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations (1975-2025) and has left a deep impression on international friends as well as the Vietnamese community in Germany.

Attending and visiting the Vietnamese cultural booth were Ms. Eva Weber - Mayor of Augsburg, Mr. Pham Huy Phuong - Head of Community Affairs Department of the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, and Mr. Tran Xuan Chien - Counselor of Community Affairs Department of the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany.

The Vietnamese booth at the festival has become a highlight attracting many visitors with its Vietnamese-style space, from the displayed images, traditional costumes, to typical dishes such as fried spring rolls, pho...

Speaking at the event, Mayor of Augsburg, Ms. Eva Weber expressed her joy that the city continues to welcome new cultural colors.

“Vietnam has brought Augsburg not only unique culinary experiences, but also cultural values, a spirit of community cohesion, and friendliness and openness. We appreciate the contribution of the Vietnamese community to the overall development of the city,” she emphasized.

For his part, Mr. Pham Huy Phuong, Head of the Community Affairs Committee, gave an emotional speech, emphasizing the importance of the event to the Vietnam-Germany bilateral relationship and the solidarity of the Vietnamese community in Germany: “Huong Sac Viet is not simply a festival, but also a symbol of friendship, a cultural bridge that helps connect the two nations. Over the past 50 years, Vietnam and Germany have built a strong relationship, constantly developing in many fields such as economics , culture, education and science.”

Mr. Pham Huy Phuong also expressed his gratitude to the Vietnamese community for always preserving and spreading the beauty of Vietnamese culture, contributing to enriching multicultural life in Germany.

On this special occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany awarded certificates of merit to Huong Viet Magazine and the Vietnamese Association in the Swabian region.

This is a worthy recognition for the tireless efforts of organizations and individuals in preserving cultural identity, supporting the community, as well as in the fields of journalism and media.

In particular, the event is even more meaningful as it takes place on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025).

Huong Viet Magazine, with nearly two decades of operation, has become a familiar voice, a bridge of information between the Vietnamese community in Germany and the homeland, while contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam to international friends.

At the event, many exciting cultural exchange activities took place such as folk art performances, bamboo dances, as well as an introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. In particular, the Vietnamese booths were always crowded with German and international visitors coming to experience, enjoy and take souvenir photos.

With a warm, sincere and rich atmosphere, the program "Vietnamese Flavors and Colors" at Sommerfest Augsburg 2025 has left an unforgettable impression on international friends.

It is not only a cultural festival, but also a vivid symbol of Vietnam-Germany friendship, solidarity and unanimity of the Vietnamese community abroad in the journey of integration and development./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/huong-sac-viet-dau-an-50-nam-quan-he-viet-duc-va-tinh-gan-ket-cong-dong-post1047048.vnp