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The US-Vietnam Friendship Festival took place at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (Hanoi) on December 2. Nearly 3,000 visitors had interesting experiences with cultural exchange activities and unique art performances.
Rosie Nguyen
December 03, 2023 | 22:30
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The US-Vietnam Friendship Festival attracted nearly 3,000 participants.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
This is an activity in a series of events celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership and implementing the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development. The event was organized by the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in collaboration with the US Embassy in Vietnam.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
In the cultural and historical space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, visitors had interesting experiences with cultural exchange activities, unique art performances, cuisine, and folk games.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
The booths of the US-Vietnam Friendship Festival attract a large number of Hanoi residents and international friends to visit and interact.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son (right) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper experience activities at the event.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
Calligrapher Kieu Quoc Khanh presented calligraphy paintings to VUFO President Phan Anh Son (right) and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper at the event.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
The booth of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations attracts visitors to learn about publications on people-to-people diplomacy.
Young people were passionate about discovering Vietnamese traditional toys at the event.
Young people were passionate about discovering Vietnamese traditional toys at the event.
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Experiencing traditional Vietnamese games.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
Through the booths, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the culture and characteristics of Vietnam and the United States.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
Information about bilateral cooperation in fields including health, environment, education, business, and culture was also vividly introduced in many diverse forms at the festival.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
American tourists excitedly participated in the game of catching loach.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
American tourists play rugby with Vietnamese children.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
A young visitor explores the flood-proof house model of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam introduced at the booth of US non-governmental organizations.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
Luu Thanh Hong (Chi Linh, Hai Duong) and her 10-year-old daughter participated in the program to learn about the unique cultural features of Vietnam and the United States. What impressed her is that the program has many activities, games, and quizzes that attract children as well as connect family members.
Traditional music performance of New Vitality Orchestra by conductor Dong Quang Vinh.
Traditional music performance of orchestra by conductor Dong Quang Vinh.
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Visitors enjoy fascinating art performances.
Officials and employees of VUFO and the US Embassy in Vietnam performed traditional ao dai by designers Lan Anh and Quyen Nguyen.
Officials and employees of VUFO and the US Embassy in Vietnam performed traditional ao dai by designers Lan Anh and Quyen Nguyen.
Performance by two artists, Adrienne Mack Davis and Julian Heughan.
Performance by two artists, Adrienne Mack Davis and Julian Heughan.
[Photo] Vietnam-US Friendship Exchange For Peace, Cooperation And Sustainable Development
Delegates and artists participating in the US-Vietnam Friendship Festival. The festival is a special event to honor the diverse culture and friendship between the people of Vietnam and the United States. It highlights extensive cooperation and reflects the common desire of the two peoples to enhance mutual understanding through cultural exchanges.
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