Vietnamese culture popularised in Birmingham

An ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress)show at the event.(Photo: VNA)

London (VNA) - A programme to popularise the Vietnamese culture was held in Birmingham on April 23 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United Kingdom.

The event attracted 150 students from Vietnam and other countries, as well as Vietnamese living in the locality.

Held as part of the Vietnam Days in the UK 2023 which is taking place from March 28 to April 27, it included a range of activities, including a photo exhibition on Vietnam-UK relations, art performances, folk games, and "Ao dai" (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show.

Pham Van Nam, head of the organising board of the programme, said the event contributes to promoting the relationship and solidarity between the two countries. It also aims to create a playground for Vietnamese students studying at universities in the central UK, as well as enhance the connection in the Vietnamese community.

According to Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long, as part of the Vietnam Days in the UK 2023, many more activities are planned in the city in April such as a meeting between the Vietnamese Ambassador and the Mayor of Birmingham and a seminar on trade between the two countries./.