A cultural and art exchange programme named “Ha Noi – Mot trai tim hong” (Hanoi – a Red Heart) took place in Vientiane, Laos on October 9 night to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Vietnamese capital city’s liberation (October 10, 1954).
Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Buangeun Saphouvong speaks at the cultural and art exchange programme to mark the 65th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – A cultural and art exchange programme named“Ha Noi – Mot trai tim hong” (Hanoi – a Red Heart) took place in Vientiane,Laos on October 9 night to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Vietnamesecapital city’s liberation (October 10, 1954).
The event was held by the Lao Department ofPerforming Arts in partnership with the Vietnamese Culture Centre in Laos, theVientaine Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, and the VietnameseAssociation in Vientiane.
Lao DeputyMinister of Information, Culture and Tourism Buangeun Saphouvong, who is alsoVice President of the Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association, was in theaudience.
The programme allowed Lao people to understandmore about Vietnam’s history, contributing to strengthening the solidarity and cooperation betweenthe two countries’ Parties, States and people.
It featuredmusic, dancing and circus performances by both professional and amateur artistsfrom Laos.
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Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Buangeun Saphouvong speaks at the cultural and art exchange programme to mark the 65th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation (Photo: VNA)
