Convergence of cultural quintessence
Attendees of Vietnam Day in Brazil 2024 eagerly wore traditional conical hats and explored many cultural quintessence of Vietnam such as making to he figurines, printing Dong Ho paintings and enjoying brewed coffee in the "Hanoi Old Quarter" area.
Brazilian people make beautiful clay figurines by hand
Luiza Coelho, a Brazilian , excitedly shared while making a to he figurine: "Making a ball and carving a favorite player into a toy is a new and meaningful experience for me. Under the enthusiastic guidance of Vietnamese artisans, I can express my national pride and love for football, while discovering the profound cultural story between the two countries. This is truly a bridge that brings us closer together."
The welcoming art program opened with a drum performance combined with traditional Vovinam martial arts dance, creating a vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic spirit. The graceful and powerful martial arts movements on the heroic drum background left an unforgettable impression on the local audience.
According to the organizers, the national team of the Vietnam Lion and Dragon Dance Federation introduced to international friends the Tu Linh dragon dance, recreating the image of the Ly dynasty dragons - one of the cultural quintessence closely associated with the lives of Vietnamese people from ancient times to the present.
The festival drum performance combined with traditional Vietnamese martial arts dance created a vibrant atmosphere.
Notably, the photo exhibition celebrating the 35th anniversary of Vietnam - Brazil diplomatic relations with many valuable photos and documents depicts important milestones in the friendly relationship between the two countries.
The exhibitions Vietnamese Cultural Heritage , Colors of Vietnam , and the wall about 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups also contribute to introducing and promoting a Vietnam that both preserves the quintessence of a thousand-year culture and strongly strives in the era of integration and prosperity.
In particular, the lacquer painting exhibition Spreading Traditional Colors with the participation of artists from both countries not only highlights the unique cultural exchange but also conveys the message of the strong friendship between the two countries through the subtle language of art.
International friends are passionate about learning about traditional Vietnamese Dong Ho paintings
"Vietnam Day in Brazil " and memorable experiences
When looking at the puppets moving vividly on the water, Pedro Cavaco, a young Brazilian, could not hide his surprise: "I was very surprised by the skill and ingenuity of the artisans. This is truly a unique art form, only found in Vietnam."
Like Pedro Cavaco, most international friends were excited and delighted when they first enjoyed the water puppet show performed by artist Phan Thanh Liem. Under the red tiled roof of the water stage, the combination of sound, light and puppets on the water surface created many magical performances, imbued with Vietnamese culture, vividly reflecting the life and folk culture of the people in the Northern countryside.
Folk tales such as Uncle Teu, dragon boat racing, and buffalo fighting lead viewers on a fascinating journey to discover Vietnamese culture.
"Vietnam Day Abroad" strives to bring water puppetry to Brazil
This is the first time water puppetry - a national intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam - has appeared at "Vietnam Day Abroad". To do this, the organizers and artisans had to maximize their creativity, find ways to improve and transport bulky materials and props halfway around the world.
Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Director of the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO ( Ministry of Foreign Affairs ), Head of the program's organizing committee, said: "We have changed the materials from wood to corrugated iron, plastic, and foam. This process is quite complicated and laborious, having to ensure flexibility for transportation while ensuring the aesthetics and artistry of the performances. However, we are extremely proud to be able to introduce water puppetry to our friends in Brazil . This is a meaningful gift that we want to give to the people here."
"Vietnam Day in Brazil " takes place before the G20 Summit. This is the time when the 20 largest economies on the planet and many member countries gather together, an opportunity for the program to reach a large number of high-level delegates attending the conference, thereby contributing to spreading the content and activities to the Brazilian people and many international friends.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngay-viet-nam-tai-brazil-gay-an-tuong-voi-khong-gian-van-hoa-185241118092555753.htm
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