The Seoul Botanical Park in the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietnamese culture named "Scent of Green Papaya".
A scene in the Vietnamese movie "Scent of green papaya", which is the first Vietnamese film nominated for the Oscar for the best foreign-language film. (Photo: Galaxy Play)
Seoul (VNA) – The SeoulBotanical Park i꧑n the capital of the Republic of Korea on August 18 kicked off a summer event on Vietna♈mese culturenamed "Scent of Green Papaya".
Within the framework of the three-day event, the Vietnamesemovie "Scent of green papaya" released in 1994, the firstVietnamese film to be nominated for the Oscar for the best foreign-languagefilm, will be screened three times on August 19 and 20.
A open-air market with Vietnamese handicrafts, cooking ingredients,and vegan products will open from 10 am to 9 pm on August 19 and 20.
🅺On August 19, a book introduction event will be held, during which the author of "So, Vietnam" will talk about hisexperience when he visited a small city i🐽n Vietnam.
The event organiser also displays and arranges for visitorsto experience Vietnamese traditional products and folk games. Visitors willhave opportunities to watch how lotus lanterns and conical hats are made, and join in shuttlecock kicking. Seoul Botanical Park's director Kim Dae-seong said that thepark will prepare various programmes including exhibitions and lectures onbotanical and cultural themes for each season to attract visitors./.
FPT Software, a leading Vietnamese IT service provider, has announced the inauguration of its latest office in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, and its 64th globally.
The “Vietnam Day” took place at Mokdong Sports Complex in Seoul on May 13 within the framework of the match between two professional football clubs in the Republic of Korea – Seoul E-Land FC and Cheonan City FC – which three Vietnamese footballers are playing for.
The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) on May 30 opened an ASEAN Trade Fair in the framework of the Seoul Food 2023 (SF2003) to showcase food and beverage products from ASEAN countries and create opportunities for ASEAN companies to connect and establish business partnerships with partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
A scene in the Vietnamese movie "Scent of green papaya", which is the first Vietnamese film nominated for the Oscar for the best foreign-language film. (Photo: Galaxy Play) 
