Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam National Day in Guangzhou, China: Cultural Exchange, Connecting People

Kỷ niệm 80 năm Quốc khánh Việt Nam tại Quảng Châu, Trung Quốc: Giao thoa văn hóa, kết nối con người

Panorama of the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam National Day in Guangzhou, China.

The ceremony took place in a joyful and proud atmosphere with the whole country celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Diplomatic sector (August 28, 1945 - August 28, 2025).

Attending the ceremony were Member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Guangdong Province Zhang Guozhi; Vice Mayor of Guangzhou City Lai Zhihong; leaders of 21 Foreign Affairs Bureaus of cities under Guangdong Province; representatives of nearly 20 departments, agencies and branches of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City; representatives of consular agencies in Guangzhou, leaders of more than 80 associations and enterprises, along with many organizations, research institutes, friendly people and a large number of overseas Vietnamese and international students living, working and studying in the locality.

At the beginning of the Ceremony, delegates watched videos introducing and promoting the country and people of Vietnam with achievements in all fields. After 80 years, Vietnam has achieved remarkable progress in economy , culture, society, education, science - technology... and international integration, as well as affirming its increasingly high position in the international arena.

Consul General of Vietnam in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung speaks at the Ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung highlighted the historical significance and brilliant milestones of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, as well as the great achievements in the cause of innovation, national construction and development, and deep international integration of Vietnam.

The Consul General expressed his appreciation for the traditional friendship, valuable support, assistance and comprehensive cooperation of the Party, Government and people of China with Vietnam in the great historical journey of the nation. With the common perception of the two countries' senior leaders, the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership has continuously developed and been raised to a new height, accordingly, the two sides have established a new position for the relationship between the two Parties and two countries, together building a community of shared future of strategic significance with the connotation of "6 more", bringing more and more practical benefits to the people of the two countries, actively contributing to peace , stability and development in the region and the world.

The celebration took place solemnly with the participation of more than 500 guests.

In the overall Vietnam-China relationship, the Consul General especially emphasized the increasingly close and substantial friendship and cooperation with Guangdong province, China's leading economic and cultural center. The connection between the two sides is not only an economic partnership but also a cultural exchange and closeness and people-to-people sentiment.

“We appreciate and hope to continue receiving effective cooperation and support from leaders at all levels and people of Guangdong province, Guangzhou city as well as other localities of the province,” Consul General Nguyen Viet Dung shared.

In addition, the Consul General also informed about institutional reform efforts to create new space and momentum for development into a new era of Vietnam. Accordingly, Vietnam is constantly improving the investment environment, promoting digital transformation, developing a green and sustainable economy, and proactively integrating deeply into the international community. The Consul General affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue to be a reliable partner and an attractive destination for international investors, including investors from Chinese provinces and cities, especially Guangdong province.

Member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Guangdong Province Zhang Guozhi attended and spoke at the event.

Attending and speaking at the event, Member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Guangdong Province Zhang Guozhi assessed that 2025 is a particularly meaningful year as it marks the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam. Highlighting the special relationship of "both comrades and brothers" between the two countries in the past, Ms. Zhang Guozhi affirmed the importance of promoting the traditional friendship and jointly building a community of shared future of strategic significance between Vietnam and China in the new context.

According to Ms. Truong Quoc Chi, Guangdong province is geographically close and culturally attached to Vietnam, inheriting the traditional friendship between the two countries and actively promoting practical bilateral cooperation. In particular, General Secretary and President To Lam's choice of Guangdong province as the first stop on his state visit to China in August 2024 clearly demonstrates the importance of the locality and its special role in exchange and cooperation activities between China and Vietnam. Vietnam is currently Guangdong's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The total trade turnover between Guangdong province and Vietnam accounts for about 20% of the total bilateral trade turnover. In 2024, this figure skyrocketed to 56.3 billion USD, up 16.6% over the previous year.

Ms. Truong Quoc Chi said that Guangdong Province is promoting comprehensive reform, striving to pursue modernization, and bringing the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area to a new level. This will create new opportunities for cooperation with Vietnam and countries around the world. The Vice Governor of Guangdong Province pledged to work with Vietnam to promote two-way investment and trade, expand cooperation in emerging fields, and achieve win-win cooperation for both sides, bringing benefits to the people of both countries.

The Consul General and his wife, along with the leaders of Guangdong province and Guangzhou city, raised their glasses to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

Within the framework of the Celebration, the fashion show “Vietnamese Ao Dai meets Cheongsam” was particularly impressive. The performance was a blend and connection between the graceful Ao Dai of Vietnamese designer Tuan Sanh and the charming Cheongsam of Chinese designers from Yifei Group. Besides inheriting traditional culture, the performance also displayed the modern beauty of Vietnamese and Chinese culture.

The Consul General and his wife and models perform the fashion show 'Vietnamese Ao Dai meets Cheongsam'.

Special and meaningful ao dai design by designer Tuan Sanh.

Each Ao Dai and Cheongsam is hand-cut and sewn individually on soft snow silk fabric. After cutting, all details are meticulously hand-sewn, such as the Ao Dai flap, sleeve hem, and collar. In particular, the patterns and motifs on the Ao Dai are hand-embroidered by artisans, breathing life into each needle and thread so that each petal and leaf comes to life with each graceful step of the model on the catwalk.

The meaningful highlight of the performance was the special design with “80 lotus flowers” and “34 cranes”, embroidered on the red ao dai to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and an important milestone in the process of administrative reform with 34 provinces and cities after the merger.

Each hand-embroidered detail seems to be breathed into life, perfectly depicting the natural beauty of Vietnamese costumes and culture. The ao dai conveys the message of love for the homeland, national pride and the beauty of Vietnamese people by designer Tuan Sanh.

Harmonious performance of Vietnamese and Chinese songs by artists from both countries.

Another great combination, exuding the cultural and human exchange between the two countries, was the harmonious performance of Vietnamese and Chinese songs between saxophone artist Le Duy Manh and Chinese monochord artist Tang Jia Jia.

In addition to the special performances, “Vietnam Cultural Space” also made a strong impression, causing delegates to take photos and check in continuously. “Vietnam Cultural Space” was meticulously and delicately prepared with lotus flowers, ao dai, conical hats, embroidered scarves, slogans “independence – freedom – happiness”… expressing the beauty and depth of Vietnamese culture as well as national pride on Independence Day.

At the Ceremony, delegates also visited the “Photo Exhibition” promoting Vietnam - a beautiful country with diverse nature, stretching from majestic mountains and forests to vast oceans. The exhibition spreads pride, belief and aspiration for a happy, prosperous Vietnam, entering a new era.

Also at the National Day reception, international friends and people in the Vietnamese community enjoyed famous traditional Vietnamese dishes prepared with authentic flavors such as banh tet with ham, pho, nem, mixed salad, fish cakes... and Trung Nguyen coffee.

Some pictures at the Ceremony:

Consul General Nguyen Viet Dung and his wife with officers and staff of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Guangzhou.

The ceremony took place in a joyful and proud atmosphere as the whole country celebrated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Diplomatic sector.

The Consul General affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue to be a reliable partner and an attractive destination for international investors, including investors from Chinese provinces and cities, especially Guangdong province.