Culture and art are the connecting thread that brings Vietnam and Denmark closer together.

Attending the ceremony were Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong; Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Lina Hansen; Deputy Minister of Culture of Denmark Torsen Andersen along with guests, delegates representing ministries, branches, agencies, associations, enterprises of Denmark, Ambassadors, Heads of representative agencies of countries and representatives of the Vietnamese community living and working in Denmark.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong spoke at the event.

In his opening speech, Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi affirmed the historical significance of National Day September 2 and the goal of building a Vietnam with a rich people, strong country, democratic, fair and civilized society. Over the past 79 years, the Vietnamese people have united to overcome many difficulties and challenges, fought for national independence and unification, and after nearly 40 years of implementing the Doi Moi process, Vietnam has become one of the 40 largest economies in the world.

Regarding bilateral relations, Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi reviewed the major features of the bilateral relationship, especially the rapid developments since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and most recently the elevation to the Green Strategic Partnership in 2023. The two sides actively exchanged delegations at all levels, effectively carried out strategic cooperation in the fields of energy, environment, agriculture , health, education-training, statistics and bilateral cooperation in fields such as culture, science, people-to-people exchange, etc.

Trade and investment between the two countries have developed strongly, especially in the fields of green transformation, sustainable development, and high-quality projects.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi speaks.

Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi emphasized: "The upgrade to Green Strategic Partnership opens a new chapter in bilateral relations, demonstrating the vision, determination and commitment of the two countries to the green transition, sustainable development and responsibility towards future generations."

The Ambassador also conveyed the message that Vietnam will closely cooperate with Denmark and member countries to successfully organize the Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) 2030 Summit in Vietnam in April 2025.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong emphasized that cultural cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark is a bright spot in the bilateral relationship, highly appreciating the valuable support of Denmark in the process of building and implementing national strategies on cultural development in general and creative cultural industries in particular, contributing to promoting Vietnam's efforts in putting creative culture at the heart of sustainable development.

Performing arts

"Vietnamese music lovers have been welcomed and enjoyed performances by Danish artists at many music events in Vietnam, most recently the band Moi Caprice and singer Lucas Graham performed on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark, within the framework of the visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Vietnam.

Today, in the capital of Copenhagen, Denmark, artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music together with Danish artists will bring special and highly anticipated concerts to the audience. Among the Vietnamese artists performing today, some have studied and trained in Denmark, and Denmark has become their family, their second home," said the Deputy Minister.

Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong affirmed that although Vietnam and Denmark are geographically far apart, culture and art are always strong connecting threads and always have their own ways to bring the two countries closer together.

"I believe that after leaving the auditorium, the audience will feel Vietnamese culture, be inspired and love our beautiful country Vietnam more," Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong expressed.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the Exhibition "Colors of Vietnamese Culture".

Before that, delegates cut the ribbon to open the "Colors of Vietnamese Culture" Exhibition introducing Vietnamese culture, life and people through art images and traditional handicraft products, contributing to further strengthening the friendly relations in general and cultural and artistic cooperation between the two countries in particular.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat-la-soi-day-ket-noi-dua-viet-nam-va-dan-mach-den-gan-nhau-hon-20240913085140509.htm