Viet Nam marked its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day Thursday, 30 December, 2021 with a biggest ever cultural performance of the nation’s performing arts, including a rendition of the UNESCO-recognised song Quan ho son in Bac Ninh at Al Wasl during the official ceremony.
His Excellency, Prof. Dr. Ta Quang Dong, Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, head of delegation of Viet Nam, was welcomed by His Excellency Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs. HE Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi said: “As one of the fastest-growing economies and the third-largest market in South East Asia, Viet Nam’s presence at Expo highlights its journey of growth and development. Viet Nam has joined other change-makers at Expo 2020 Dubai to explore the key to creating a better future for everyone’.
On the very special day, Viet Nam wishes to promote the power of cultural values and the creativity of Vietnamese people to make practical and effective contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as join hands with international friends to address the challenges the humanity is facing.
Al Wasl Plaza was transformed into a vibrant cultural stage for grand fashion show The Eternal Flow, which featured more than 150 people showcasing traditional dance performances and exciting circus acts. Three Vietnamese and international fashion designers demonstrated the beauty of traditional brocade with one-of-a-kind collections. The day’s celebrations included an immersive Vietnamese cultural experience, including bespoke projection show The Legend of Lac Long Quan & Au Co beamed across Al Wasl Plaza, telling the tale of a dragon and fairy couple, whose children had become the ancestors of Vietnamese people.
During the day, the Meet Viet Nam: Land of Opportunities business forum held in the afternoon showcased the country’s investment potentials, trade, tourism and relations with the GCC, while also providing socio-economic insights.
The first Vietnamese Film Week in the Middle East kicked off at Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, opening with the movie Dad, I’m Sorry. Running until 5 January, the week features screenings of seven internationally awarded Vietnamese movies at venues across Expo 2020, exploring Vietnam’s rapid economic development, its cultural identity and deeply ingrained values.
* The Vietnam Pavilion is located in the Opportunity District, under the theme ‘Distilling the Past, Shaping the Future’. The pavilion creatively merges traditional Vietnamese elements with contemporary references, while offering a unique journey across the South East Asian country, and features everything from traditional folk art to cutting-edge virtual-reality technology and delicious local cuisine.
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