Vietnam Day 2026: Vietnamese colours in Russia’s Far East
WVR - Vietnam Day in Russia’s Far East 2026 brought the Vietnamese ao dai, music, cuisine and distinctive cultural traditions to the people of Vladivostok, Russia.
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| A traditional Kalinka dance performed by young artists from the Vladivostok City Children’s Creative Centre and Secondary School No. 82 added colour to the Vietnam-Russia cultural exchange and received an enthusiastic response from the audience. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
On 3 October, Vietnam Day in Russia’s Far East 2026 took place at No. 4 Batareynaya Street, next to the National Centre “Russia” in Vladivostok. The event was jointly organised by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok and the Vladivostok City Administration.
It marked the first time that a cultural, economic and tourism festival showcasing Vietnam’s distinctive identity had been held in Russia’s Far East, leaving a strong impression on international friends, local media and residents.
The event was attended by representatives of the Primorye regional authorities, the Vladivostok City Administration, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s representative office in Primorye, the consular corps, various departments and agencies, the Primorye Friendship Association with Vietnam, the Vietnamese Association in Primorye, as well as a large number of local residents and members of the Vietnamese community in the Far East.
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| Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien delivers remarks at the event. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
In his opening remarks, Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien emphasised that Russia’s Far East, where the sun rises earliest in the country, is not only a gateway connecting Russia with the Asia-Pacific, but also a land steeped in the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia.
Vladivostok also holds a special place in the history of bilateral ties, as it was visited three times by President Ho Chi Minh.
The event, he said, was intended to showcase the country, people and distinctive cultural identity of Vietnam to Russian friends, while serving as a bridge to honour the enduring bonds between the two peoples and open up new opportunities for cooperation in culture, economics, trade and tourism.
The Consul General expressed his hope that the event would “bring Vietnam closer to the people of Vladivostok and the Far East” through music, culture, cuisine, traditional games and stories highlighting the country’s economic and tourism potential.
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| An ao dai fashion show. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
The Consul General also expressed his expectation that the event would help deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia and strengthen the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as ties between Vietnam and Vladivostok and the wider Far East region.
At the same time, the event highlighted the meaningful contributions of the Vietnamese community to the sustainable development of Vladivostok and the Far East.
The artistic programme opened with a ceremonial drum performance by students from the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU).
This was followed by the “Ao Dai Festival - Colours of Vietnam”, which took audiences on a journey through the history of the Vietnamese national dress, from the ao tu than of the 17th century and ao ngu than of the 19th century to modern styles that emerged in the early 20th century and have continued to evolve to the present day.
Vietnamese and Russian models presented traditional Vietnamese ao dai, celebrating a form of dress that combines modesty and grace with a subtle sense of allure, embodying the distinctive Eastern spirit of revealing and concealing, openness and restraint.
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| Russian opera singer Sakhatskaya Alina Alexandrovna performs “Nho ve Ha Noi”. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
The programme continued with a series of special performances, including the “Co Doi Thuong Ngan” dance, reflecting the folk traditions of Vietnam’s Mother Goddess worship, performed by Vietnamese and Russian students at FEFU; “Nho ve Ha Noi”, performed by Russian opera singer Sakhatskaya Alina Alexandrovna; a violin ensemble by the “Prelude” Model Chamber Orchestra of A.V. Vorobyov Vladivostok Children’s Arts School No. 8; a Vietnamese branch of Vinh Xuan Kung Fu performance by the “Dva Drakon” Wushu Club; the lotus dance “Mot vong Viet Nam” by a Russian-Vietnamese dance troupe; and a traditional Kalinka dance performed by young artists from the Vladivostok City Children’s Creative Centre and Secondary School No. 82.
The performances were warmly applauded by the audience.
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| The “Co Doi Thuong Ngan” performance. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
Following the artistic programme, guests and members of the audience were invited to explore the festival stalls and sample Vietnamese specialities, including pho, spring rolls, banh mi, coffee and dried fruit.
They also had the opportunity to discover Vietnamese culture through traditional activities such as Dong Ho folk painting on do paper and bamboo dancing, while learning more about tourism and economic potential and opportunities for cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
Vietnam Day in Russia’s Far East 2026 attracted considerable interest from local residents, authorities and media, as well as members of the Vietnamese community.
The event contributed to greater mutual understanding and expanded cooperation between Vietnam and the Far East, making a practical contribution to strengthening the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the years ahead.
The success of the event also opened up prospects for regular cultural exchanges and cooperation activities, helping bring the image of Vietnam and its people closer to audiences in the Far East.
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| A ceremonial drum performance opened the event, presented by Russian and Vietnamese students at Far Eastern Federal University. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| A violin ensemble by the “Prelude” Model Chamber Orchestra of A.V. Vorobyov Vladivostok Children’s Arts School No. 8. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| Young Vietnamese-Russian artist Milana Vuong and her teacher from A.V. Vorobyov Vladivostok Children’s Arts School No. 8 perform “Hello Vietnam”. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| The event attracted a large audience. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| The stall of the Primorye Friendship Association with Vietnam was vibrant with colour. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| International visitors enjoy bamboo dancing. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| A stall showcasing Vietnamese coffee products. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| Russian and Vietnamese friends pose for a commemorative photo. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
(Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok, Russia)
