Vietnam cultural, art association in Czech Republic holds 4th congress

Delegates at the congress (Photo: VNA)

According to the Vietnam News Agency, the association will maintain programs to preserve and promote the values of the Vietnamese intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, engage in the organization of the Mrs Ao dai (traditional long dress) contest in Europe, build the solidarity bloc within the Vietnamese people in the region, and nudge the community’s image closer to foreign friends through the Mrs Ao dai’s charity fund.

Furthermore, it will give due attention to training presenters to speak English and promoting the arrangement of classes in singing in Vietnamese.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam highly appreciated the association’s efforts over the past 15 years in organizing various activities that not only contribute to improving the spiritual lives of the Vietnamese expats but also help the Vietnamese culture reach out to the world.

At the 4th congress, an Executive Board of the association for the 2024-2028 term was elected with 41 members. Mr. Pham Gia Hau was re-elected as the Chairman of the association.

Since its establishment in 2008, the association has unceasingly developed with various clubs as well as dancing and singing teams. It has also put focus on activities to support the homeland by hosting or co-hosting various large-scale events in the Czech Republic and Europe as a whole such as programs to raise funds for Vietnam's sea and island protection and helping the central region./.