Vietnam - US Friendship On Vibrant Display In The Heart Of Hanoi
On November 23, thousands of people flocked to Cau Giay Park in Hanoi to take part in cultural and sports activities and visit exhibition spaces at the Vietnam – US Friendship Festival, held to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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| The Vietnam–US exhibition booths at Cau Giay Park attracted large numbers of residents and international visitors who came to explore the cultures, cuisine, and products of the two countries. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper (second from right) and Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Dong Huy Cuong (third from right) pose for a group photo with delegates at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Visitors explore the exhibition booth of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Students and visitors interact with booths showcasing US education programs and American English resources. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Visitors learn about the “Reconciliation Journey” exhibition booth, a highlight showcasing 30 years of Vietnam–US relations. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Children and visitors join traditional Vietnamese folk games such as bamboo dancing and pot smashing, creating joyful moments. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Sports exchange activities took place in an energetic atmosphere, featuring popular sports from both countries, including basketball, rugby, pull-up challenges and frisbee throwing. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Delegates and guests pose for commemorative photos. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
| Part 1: Humanitarian Legacy Paves Way for Future Before Vietnam-US relations were normalized in 1995, there were already quiet bridges spanning the ocean, built on compassion, goodwill, and the aspiration for reconciliation. Ha ... |
| Vietnam-US Friendship Festival: Enhancing Mutual Understanding and Strengthening Trust Between Peoples of Two Countries On November 23 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the US Mission to Vietnam, and the Hanoi People’s Committee jointly organized the ... |
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