Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture

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 and their spouses, participated in a program to explore and experience the tea culture in Thai Nguyen.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
During the journey from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen, the delegation experienced a heritage train ride while learning about the unique aspects of tea culture and local cultural life.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
The Hanoi - Thai Nguyen Heritage Train was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leaders of Thai Nguyen province, and ambassadors along with their spouses.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
On the train, delegates were introduced to tea tasting culture, experienced tea products and local specialties, enjoyed traditional folk art performances, and learned about OCOP products and the tourism potential of Thai Nguyen province.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
The wife of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh, and Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Dinh Quang Tuyen welcomed the delegation at Luu Xa Station (Thai Nguyen).
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
The Diplomatic Corps visited and experienced tea culture and ethnic identity at Tien Yen Cooperative (Tan Cuong commune).
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Through the tour and experience program, delegates had the opportunity to directly explore the famous tea region and learn about the traditional cultural values associated with tea.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh and other delegates experienced traditional tea processing activities.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, and the delegation enjoyed Tan Cuong tea products that meet OCOP 3-5 star standards.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
The delegation enjoyed traditional folk performances: flute playing and Tac Xinh dance by the San Chay ethnic group (a national intangible cultural heritage).
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh interacted with the ethnic community.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
Delegates interacted with the ethnic community.
Diplomatic corps experience Thai Nguyen tea culture
The Diplomatic Corps and the art troupe took a group photo.

Taking place from October 30 to November 7, 2026, the International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026, themed “Thai Nguyen - The Premier Tea”, is a significant cultural, economic, and diplomatic event. It aims to honor the historical, cultural, and economic values of tea, affirm the position of Vietnam's tea industry, and promote the Thai Nguyen tea brand to international friends.

Through the tour and experience program, delegates had the opportunity to directly explore the famous tea region and learn about the traditional cultural values associated with tea. This contributes to enhancing people-to-people exchanges, promoting the image of Vietnam's land and people, and expanding international cooperation opportunities in the fields of culture, tourism, and the tea economy.

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