Vietnam impresses at the 2025 International Charity Bazaar

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First Lady of the Czech Republic, Ms. Eva Pavlová (center) with many senior officials and representatives of embassies in Prague at the opening ceremony. Photo: Viet Dung/VNA reporter in Prague

The fair, which gathered more than 40 countries, was organized under the patronage of the First Lady of the Czech Republic, Eva Pavlová, with the participation of many high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Justice Eva Decroix. The opening ceremony took place solemnly with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, opening a meaningful festival, aiming to raise funds to support charitable organizations in the Czech Republic.

Not only a place for cultural exchange, the fair is also a humanitarian forum where countries introduce their cuisine, handicrafts, traditional specialties and unique cultural features. Visitors can experience “around the world ” right in the heart of Prague, in a friendly, intimate and colorful space.

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Customers enjoy the cuisine at the Vietnamese booth. Photo: Viet Dung/VNA reporter in the Czech Republic

The Vietnamese booth continued to be the highlight attracting a large number of visitors. Visitors had the opportunity to directly experience Vietnamese culture, cuisine and handicrafts, enthusiastically introduced by the spouses and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic.

This year, the Vietnamese booth displays many unique products, including sophisticated handicrafts imbued with Vietnamese identity; Trung Nguyen Coffee; Traditional dishes such as spring rolls, fried spring rolls, fried cakes; and TamdaFoods food products.

Ms. Nguyen Dieu Linh, Counselor of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic, along with staff and family, contributed to creating a friendly, cozy and culturally colorful space, helping to promote the image of Vietnam in a lively and close way to international friends. In addition to the exhibition, the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic also left a deep cultural mark in the art program. The performances of the conical hat dance on the ao dai background, combined with the images of the Vietnamese and Czech flags, and the performance of the song "Hello Vietnam", performed by the Vietnamese Women's Association in the Czech Republic, made a strong impression and received enthusiastic response from the audience.

Vice President of the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA), Ms. Adrijana Balut, emphasized: “The International Charity Bazaar is a day of solidarity, generosity and hope. Every visitor, every item purchased, every entry ticket contributes to making a real difference to those most in need.”

Customers visit and shop at Vietnamese stalls. Photo: Viet Dung/VNA reporter in the Czech Republic

Among the 55 participating countries, Vietnam ranked 6th in terms of the amount of contributions, 54,500 crowns (2,617 USD). This year's fair attracted about 3,000 visitors, raising more than 1.7 million crowns, expected to be distributed to 23 charities in the Czech Republic. Units in need of support can submit their applications until January 31, 2026.

The Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) is a non-profit, non-political organization, founded in 1997, bringing together spouses and life partners of diplomats accredited to the Czech Republic. Since its founding, DSA has raised more than 70 million crowns for charitable activities, contributing to the promotion of solidarity, community cohesion and international cultural exchange.

The International Charity Bazaar is not only a multi-national cultural event but also a vivid demonstration of the power of kindness and community spirit, where every small action can create a big change. Vietnam, with its enthusiastic, creative and humane participation, once again affirmed its cultural position and spirit of sharing in the international arena.

Viet Thang (Vietnam News Agency)

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/the-gioi/viet-nam-gay-an-tuong-tai-hoi-cho-tu-thien-quoc-te-2025-20251117092732914.htm