Promoting Vietnamese culture at international festivals in India
WVR - The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), under the Embassy of India, Hanoi, successfully coordinated and supported the participation of two Vietnamese cultural groups in prestigious international festivals in India in the second half of November 2024.
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| A Vietnamese cultural performance at the International Tribal Festival in India. |
A 12-member folk art delegation from the National University of Art Education (NUAE), Vietnam, participated in the International Tribal Festival, held from November 15–24, 2024, across several prominent cities in North and East India, viz. Lucknow, Kolkata, Shillong, and Guwahati.
This event is part of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) annual festivals, which invite global cultural performers, including from Vietnam, to showcase their heritage in India through performances such as “Trống cơm” (Rice Drum) folk dance in the Northen Delta of Vietnam, “Mời nước mời trầu” (Have some tea and betel leaves) Quan Họ folk songs and “Cô đôi thượng ngàn” (Second Mistress of Mountains and Forests) Chầu Văn singing etc.
All local support for participating visiting groups was sponsored by ICCR.
Another 8-member Traditional Art Delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Dance graced the Bali Yatra Festival in Cuttack, Odisha, from November 19–22, 2024. The participation was sponsored entirely by the Government of Odisha and supported by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
Their performances representing rich artistic traditions of Vietnam, spanning from the mountainous northern regions to the Red River Delta and the Central Highlands captivated audiences with a vivid portrayal of Vietnam’s diverse cultural landscapes.
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| The performance showcased rich artistic traditions of Vietnam at the Bali Yatra Festival in Cuttack, Odisha, India. |
As part of their visit, the delegations also engaged in enriching sideline activities, including cultural interactions with other international art troupes, visits to India’s iconic landmarks, and warm exchanges with local officials. These experiences not only broadened their cultural understanding about India but also strengthened the bonds of friendship between the two nations and their people.
People-level bonds of friendship, warmth, understanding and appreciation are key element of India – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. SVCC, Embassy of India, Hanoi together with the ICCR – New Delhi, Ministry of Culture of India and state authorities of India continue to promote bilateral cultural exchanges and people-level ties towards stronger Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
