"Vietnam House" impresses at the International Book Festival in Guangdong, China

From August 15 to 19, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou coordinated with South Media Group (Nanfang Daily) to build "Vietnam House" and organize events to introduce books, fashion - culture - cuisine shows, learn about the history of China - Vietnam relations and promote Vietnamese tourism within the framework of the International Book Festival "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025 - Reading the world".

View of "Vietnam House" at the Book Festival "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025 - Reading the world ". (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

According to the Vietnamese Consulate General in Guangzhou, speaking at the opening ceremony, Consul General Nguyen Viet Dung assessed that this is a practical activity of the two sides to implement one of the "6 more" orientations to promote Vietnam-China relations, which is to build a "more solid social foundation".

Opening of the "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025" Book Festival: Reading the World. (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

The Consul General expressed that through organizing cultural exchange and experience activities at the International Book Festival "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025 - Reading the World" this time, it will promote the role of a bridge, continue to consolidate and foster the good traditional friendship between the people of Vietnam and China in general and between the people of Vietnam and the people of Guangdong province in particular.

The timing of the International Book Festival "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025 - Reading the World" is also very special, as it has just been one year since General Secretary and President To Lam visited China, with the first stop being Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. This has demonstrated the affection and respect of the leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam for the Party Committee, government and people of Guangdong Province.

Consul General Nguyen Viet Dung speaks at the opening ceremony. (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

Guangdong provincial leaders highly appreciated the cooperation between the Consulate General of Vietnam and the Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History to bring the thematic exhibition "Comrade Ho Chi Minh in Guangzhou" to the International Book Festival "Nam Quoc Thu Huong 2025 - Reading the World". These valuable historical documents help the people of Guangdong province, especially the young generation, learn about and cherish the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Guangdong.

Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda Department of Guangdong Province Hu Jingjun visits the Vietnam House. (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

At Vietnam House, visitors can enjoy dishes and drinks with a strong Vietnamese culinary imprint such as bread, spring rolls, and filter coffee. The image of a long line of people waiting to experience is vivid proof of the appeal of Vietnamese cuisine to the Cantonese public and international friends.

Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government Information Office Dang Hong visits the exhibition "Comrade Ho Chi Minh in Guangzhou". (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

During the Book Festival, the Consulate General coordinated with South Media Group (Nanfang Daily) to organize a series of cultural exchange activities, including: Discussions by famous scholars and Chinese researchers who have spent many years researching President Ho Chi Minh; introducing the book "Vất qua nhung ngan may" and Vietnamese reading culture and tea culture; discussion sharing about coffee, traditional Vietnamese cuisine...

On this occasion, the Consulate General coordinated with localities such as Hanoi, Lang Son, Da Nang, and Ninh Binh to prepare video clips and propaganda publications to promote Vietnamese tourism.

Ao Dai fashion show at the Book Festival. (Photo: Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou)

Also here, more than 100 excellent Vietnamese publications were displayed and introduced, including literary works by Vietnamese writers, Vietnamese translations of Chinese literary works, and academic studies by international scholars on Vietnamese culture and history. Many of these books were introduced to Guangdong readers for the first time.

The creative reading space and a series of events promoting Vietnamese culture, tourism, fashion, cuisine, and literature have attracted widespread attention from local media. Many major press agencies in Guangdong Province such as the Provincial Radio and Television Station, South Media Group, Guangzhou Television, Yangcheng Evening News, etc. have continuously published news, articles, and reports reflecting on the Vietnam House.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/ngoi-nha-viet-nam-gay-an-tuong-tai-le-hoi-sach-quoc-te-o-quang-dong-trung-quoc-215644.html