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Oct 24, 2016 / 11:37

Numerous Danish cultural events to mark 45 years of relations with Vietnam

An array of cultural activities will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 45th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Vietnam and Denmark, the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi announced at the recent press conference.

The Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi announced at a press conference on October 21 that there will be a series of cultural activities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Vietnam and Denmark.
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen speaks at the press conference.
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Charlotte Laursen speaks at the press conference.
“Our bilateral partnership has developed into a broader based relationship building on trust and mutual respect under the framework of our Comprehensive Partnership Agreement”, said Ambassador Charlotte Laursen.
Ambassador Charlotte Laursen said that on October 21, the Danish band Saveus performed at the Monsoon Music Festival by Tuborg in Thang Long Citadel, Hanoi. The Embassy of Denmark has supported this festival since its debut in 2014, the diplomat added.
In addition to bringing Saveus to Vietnam this time, this year's festival also includes a performance slot for young uprising Vietnamese artists called Lucky Duck, inspired by Danish fairy tales.
On October 25, the Danish Embassy hosts a Gala Performance at Hanoi Opera House directed by artist Quoc Trung, for the embassy’s counterparts and the Danish Community in Vietnam.
The renowned Vietnamese and Danish artists such as Thanh Lam, Tung Duong, Le Cat Trong Ly, S.I.N.E., Saveus and UpperCut, will perform at the Gala Performance.
From November 19-25, Danish Film Weeks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City introduces the Danish contemporary film industry to the Vietnamese public. Denmark has created a vast amount of talented actors and film makers with worldwide reputation.
The Danish Film Weeks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will be held  from November 19-25.
 Danish Film Weeks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will be held from November 19-25.
Besides, a competition will be launched on the Embassy’s Facebook in November providing a chance for Vietnamese audiences to win tickets.
On November 26, Danish Footprints, a community event for Danish companies, their counterparts, employees and families will take place in Ho Chi Minh City. At the event, Danish companies will showcase their CSR initiatives and engage in a series of activities, including jogging/running and a street art workshop.
The activities in marking 45 years of bilateral ties are sponsored by Danish companies, including Carlsberg, Copenhagen Delights, Danmon, DHI, Julie Sandlau, Jysk, Lego, Mascot, and Novo Nordisk, Ambassador Charlotte Laursen said.