Ambassadors impressed by Thai Nguyen's culture and tourism potential
On October 30, within the framework of the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026, a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leaders of Thai Nguyen province, along with ambassadors, their spouses, and representatives from various countries visited and experienced the cultural space at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups (Thai Nguyen province).
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| Attending the program were Madam Le Nguyet Anh, spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung; Chairman of the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province Nguyen The Manh; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, along with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leaders of Thai Nguyen province, and ambassadors, their spouses, and representatives from various countries. |
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| The delegation enjoyed a mini water puppet show – a traditional folk theater art form. |
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| At the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups, the delegation was introduced to an overview of the museum, which houses nearly 50,000 original documents and artifacts reflecting the cultural life, customs, and identity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. |
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| The delegates experienced the Then cultural space through performances of Then singing and Tinh instrument playing. |
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| Through various tours and experiences, the program contributed to showcasing the unique cultural values and diversity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups to international friends. |
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| Madam Le Nguyet Anh, along with ambassadors, their spouses, and representatives, admired the space showcasing traditional costumes of Vietnam's ethnic groups. |
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| The delegates also directly experienced making five-colored sticky rice, exploring the essence of traditional culinary culture. |
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| The activities within the program framework provided an opportunity to enhance cultural exchange and connectivity, contributing to promoting people-to-people exchanges and showcasing the image of Vietnam and its people to the international community within the framework of the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026. |
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| Sharing with the World and Vietnam Newspaper about the tour and cultural experience of Thai Nguyen tea on October 30, Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi expressed his impression of the local tourism potential, the quality of the tea, and the skillfulness of the tea makers. The Ambassador assessed that the journey on the heritage train from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen is a unique experience that can attract tourists' interest, contributing to promoting the local image. Evaluating the local tea products, the Ambassador noted that Thai Nguyen tea has a distinctive and unique flavor. With high quality meeting international standards, Thai Nguyen tea has promising development prospects. The Ambassador emphasized that the locality should enhance promotion and marketing to make the tea brand more widely known in the international market. |
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| Sharing about the Thai Nguyen tour, South African Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo noted that the two most memorable experiences were learning about the tea production process at the farm and exploring the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups. The Ambassador was impressed by the meticulousness and skillfulness of the tea makers and noticed many similarities between South African and Vietnamese cultures. According to the Ambassador, the biggest difference between the two nations might lie in language rather than culture. Evaluating Thai Nguyen tea, the Ambassador was impressed with the elaborate production process and likened the initial bitterness of the tea to life's challenges: one must patiently overcome the bitterness to appreciate the sweetness. Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo also assessed that Thai Nguyen has great potential for cultural tourism development due to its rich history, ethnic diversity, and proximity to Hanoi. The Ambassador emphasized that cultural and tourism exchanges contribute to building bridges between peoples, enhancing understanding and fostering friendship, alongside the foundation of political and diplomatic relations. |
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