Nhan dan newspaper celebrates solidarity, progress at French festival
At Nhan Dan’s pavilion, visitors encountered a vivid chronicle of Vietnam’s milestones under the Communist Party of Vietnam and the late President Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, from the struggle for independence and reunification to modern development and global integration. Special publications marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, coupled with performances by Vietnamese artists, intricate handicrafts, and fragrant dishes, had foreign visitors lining up in droves.
The festival takes place in Essonne, on Paris’s southern outskirts, on September 12-14. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA)🤡 – Nhan dan (People) newspaper highlighted Vietnam and its people at the 90th Fête de l’Humanité in Le Plessis-Pâté, Essonne, on Paris’s southern outskirts on September 12-14.
At the opening ceremony, Nhan Dan Deputy Editor-in-Chief Que Dinh Nguyen expressed optimism that the festival’s open dialogues would heighten awareness of pressing global and regional issues, paving the way for strategies to advance peace, democracy, and social progress.
He also voiced confidence that the traditional friendship and solidarity between Vietnamese and French people, rooted in ties among communists, would continue to deepen, becoming a shining symbol of international solidarity.
Taylan Coskun, head of the French Communist Party’s (PCF) Central Committee's commission on foreign affairs, highlighted the significance of Nhan Dan’s annual presence at the festival’s “World Village”. This time, it is extra special as Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of national reunification and the 80th anniversary of National Day, he said.
Coskun praised Vietnam’s remarkable progress, noting that the country has overcome immense challenges to build a dynamic economy and assume a growing role on the global stage.
Fête de l’Humanité, organised by L’Humanité newspaper and the PCF, ranks among France’s largest political and cultural events, attracting hundreds of thousands annually. For nearly a century, it has been a platform for French communists, leftists, labour movements, and global progressive voices, all united in their pursuit of peace, justice, and solidarity.
Visitors watch a Vietnamese traditional musical instrument performance at the event. (Photo: VNA)
This year’s festival featured signature large-scale concerts, with top French and international artists performing across multiple stages. Hundreds of booths hosted by political parties, organisations, associations, and international friends offered cultural and political exhibits, while conferences, debates, and displays of books, newspapers, and photos highlighted social movements, solidarity efforts, and cultural identity.
At Nhan Dan’s pavilion, visitors encountered a vivid chronicle of Vietnam’s milestones under the Communist Party of Vietnam and the late President Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, from the struggle for independence and reunification to modern development and global integration. Special publications marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, coupled with performances by Vietnamese artists, intricate handicrafts, and fragrant dishes, had foreign visitors lining up in droves./.
The fair, running until September 8 at the Villepinte Exhibition Centre on the outskirts of Paris, brings together more than 30 Vietnamese enterprises showcasing diverse interior, exterior and handicraft products across a 350 sqm. display area. With its modern design and distinctive “Vietnam Lifestyle” and “Ho Chi Minh Pavilion” themes, the Vietnam Pavilion has attracted considerable attention from visitors.
Regarding investment, the EVFTA has played a pivotal role through commitments on investment protection, national treatment, and most-favoured-nation status. French capital has flowed into high-value-added sectors such as precision engineering, renewable energy, environmental technology, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech agriculture.
The work is the product of French writer-photographer Dominique de Miscault and Vietnamese cultural scholar Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha. More than a conventional album, it weaves three decades of images into an emotional journey through Vietnam’s Northern, Central, and Southern regions.
Held on September 13-14, ManiFiesta – the annual festival of solidarity organised by the Workers' Party of Belgium – drew tens of thousands of participants from across Belgium and neighbouring countries. Alongside music, debates and cultural exchanges, Vietnam made a strong impression with a booth rich in national identity.
Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, ranked 18th in the world, was unable to defend her title after losing 0-2 to Cai Yan Yan of China (world No. 107) in the women’s singles final of Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025.
Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will be among 23 artists from 23 countries participating in Intervision 2025, an international music competition often described as the “Eurovision of Eurasia", in Russia.
The event aims to promote solidarity among ethnic minorities, particularly the Cham people, in southern and south-central Vietnam, following the recent merger of provincial-level administrative units.
The animated feature Buffalo Kids, hitting Vietnamese theatres on September 12, is developed from the record-breaking short Strings (2024), which holds the Guinness World Record for the most awarded short film in history.
The national achievement exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” is the largest of its kind held in Vietnam so far, bringing together 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, 16 state-owned economic corporations, and 94 leading private enterprises.
Victory Vietnam by Swedish film director Bo Öhlén is a deeply moving and authentic documentary, officially premiered in April 2025 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat, who will square off against Irish fighter Aaron Clarke in the 61kg MMA Striking category.
The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along with images capturing coal mining, colonial architecture, miners’ lives, and the local community. These materials not only carry historical value but also offer vivid insights into Quang Ninh’s socio-economic landscape before 1955.
Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes are taking centre stage at the third photo exhibition “Vietnam Through the Lens of International Photographers”, which opened in Hue city on September 10.
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) hosted a screening of the film Mua do (Red Rain) on September 9 for members of the consular corps and Lao and Cambodian students studying in the city, a part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025),
With this victory, Vietnam finished at the top of Group C with nine points, officially securing a place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Finals, scheduled for January 2026.
On the opening day, Vietnam’s Vu Thi Trang played the first match for the host country, defeating Indonesia’s Aashi Rawat 2-1, marking an encouraging start for the home team.
The Cultural Day is expected to help further strengthen the Vietnam – RoK friendship while reaffirming Hue’s determination to expand international exchanges and assert its role as a cultural and tourism hub of the country.
Now in its second year, the event has grown into a dazzling cultural, culinary, and artistic extravaganza in the heart of London, celebrating the identity, diversity, and unity of the Southeast Asian region.
This year’s festival will offer audiences the chance to discover seven outstanding documentaries from seven foreign countries, along with 11 works from host Vietnam.
Inspired by the renowned Turkish novel "Madonna in a Fur Coat", the film portrays the tender love story of Manav (Shantanu Maheshwari), a young man aspiring to become a singer who is sent to study in Vietnam. There, he is enchanted by the self-portrait of Linh (Kha Ngan), a painter and dancer, setting the stage for a poignant romance.
During the event, visitors expressed special interest in traditional Vietnamese cuisine and handicrafts, especially commemorative souvenirs marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.
