Fashion and friendship celebrated at Vietnam House in Washington, D.C.
WVR - On 12 November, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States, in collaboration with Global Couture U.S., hosted a fashion and cultural exchange event at Vietnam House in Washington, D.C.
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| The Embassy of Vietnam in the United States co-hosts a fashion and cultural exchange event. (Source: Embassy of Vietnam in the United States) |
The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung and his spouse, alongside nearly 200 guests, including representatives of the US Congress, the Departments of State and Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the diplomatic corps, the business community, fashion designers, friends and partners.
The gathering also provided an opportunity for Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung and his spouse to express their appreciation to friends and partners for their support and friendship throughout his tenure in the United States.
Addressing the event, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung reflected on the cherished memories and experiences of his time in Washington, expressing his sincere gratitude to the agencies, organisations and individuals who have contributed to strengthening Vietnam-US relations.
He emphasised that the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, together with ongoing efforts to translate the upgraded framework into substantive cooperation, had benefited greatly from the contributions of successive generations of friends and partners in both countries.
The Ambassador acknowledged the cooperation of US government agencies, the support of Congress, and the important roles played by state and local authorities, businesses, academics and organisations in advancing bilateral ties.
He expressed particular appreciation to partners who have remained committed to addressing the legacies of war, promoting people-to-people exchanges and consolidating the foundations of friendship between the two countries. He also commended the Vietnamese community in the United States for its affection, trust and contributions.
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| Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung with guests at the event. (Source: Embassy of Vietnam in the United States) |
Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung also extended his thanks to friends in the diplomatic corps, fellow ASEAN ambassadors and the ASEAN Spouses Group for their close friendships, mutual support and joint activities aimed at fostering understanding and promoting ASEAN cultures in Washington, D.C.
Highlighting the role of culture in bringing people together and nurturing friendship, the Ambassador remarked: “Culture is like a silken thread: delicate and refined, yet strong enough to connect the peoples of our two countries across generations. Tonight, together with Global Couture, we weave more threads into this tapestry of friendship.”
In this spirit, the programme featured creations by Vietnamese fashion designer Lan Huong, offering guests an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and creativity of Vietnamese fashion. The event helped introduce Vietnamese culture to international friends while providing a platform for designers and guests to meet and exchange ideas.
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| An overview of the fashion and cultural exchange event at Vietnam House. (Source: Embassy of Vietnam in the United States) |
Speaking at the event, Ms Raysa González, founder of Global Couture U.S., thanked Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung and his spouse for their warm hospitality, friendship and support for the programme.
Ms González emphasised Global Couture's commitment to “building bridges between nations, cultures and people”, expressed her appreciation for her friendship with the Ambassador and his spouse, and conveyed her best wishes for their future endeavours.
(According to the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States)
