Promoting Vietnamese culture in Germany
(VOV) -Diverse cultures of different ethnic Vietnamese groups were introduced to Germans and international visitors at a festival held on February 23 by the Vietnamese Association in Leipzig city.
The event, part of a local trade fair, featured dozens of well-prepared art performances staged by Vietnamese people residing across Germany. Notably, martial arts, mono-cord performances and traditional dances won thunderous applause from the audience.
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Among distinguished guests at the event was Uwe Albrecht, Mayor of Leipzig city, who was excited about Vietnamese art performances.
He said he has received strong support from the Leipzig-based Vietnamese Association and the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany for his previous trips to Vietnam.
He expressed hopes Leipzig will reach more cooperation agreements with Vietnam in the near future.
Pham Viet Chien, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy, affirmed the event not only helps to strengthen solidarity among the Vietnamese community in Germany, but also contributes to promoting the strategic partnership between the two countries.