Accordingly, implementing the Cultural, Arts and Tourism Cooperation Plan for the period 2021-2025 between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Laos, the Lao Cultural Week in Vietnam will be held in two localities, Hanoi and Thanh Hoa province. Comrade Darany Phommavongsa, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of Laos, will lead the delegation to visit and work in Vietnam and preside over activities within the framework of the event.
With special solidarity and friendship, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Laos cooperate effectively in maintaining the organization of the annual Cultural Week in each country. This is an opportunity to honor the loyal and pure relationship between the two Parties and States, while contributing to enhancing mutual understanding, promoting traditional arts and unique cultural heritage of the Lao people to Vietnamese friends.
This year's event is even more meaningful as Hanoi is bustling to celebrate the 1015th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi, while Thanh Hoa continues to affirm its role as one of the leading cultural and tourist destinations in Vietnam.
Accordingly, the Lao delegation to Vietnam will meet and work with leaders of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; preside over the opening ceremony of the Lao Cultural Week in Vietnam 2025 on the evening of October 2, combined with an art performance by the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) delegation at the Hanoi Opera House; meet and work with leaders of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee on October 4.
During the Lao Cultural Week in Vietnam 2025, the following activities will take place: Opening ceremony of Lao Cultural Week in Vietnam and art program of Lao delegation at Hanoi Opera House on the evening of October 2; Art performance of Lao delegation at Lam Son Theater, Thanh Hoa...
During the 2021-2025 period, the two Ministries have coordinated to organize many outstanding activities: Vietnam Cultural Week in Laos, Laos Cultural Week in Vietnam, Cultural - Sports - Tourism Exchange Festival in the Vietnam - Laos border area, Vietnam - Laos Sculpture Creation Camp...
In 2024, the Vietnam Cultural Center in Laos will coordinate to organize a series of programs for the Year of the Dragon, "Spring Homeland - Dear Vietnamese", and artistic activities such as: The play "The 72nd Petition", Hung Kings' Commemoration Ceremony, the photo exhibition "Fatherland on the Shore of Waves", the program to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory and the Geneva Agreement...
In May 2025, many special art programs celebrating the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday were held in Laos and Thailand, with the themes "Uncle Ho, a boundless love", "He is the belief in victory". In addition, the art program "Vietnam - The Ho Chi Minh Era" in collaboration with the Lao Public Security Art Troupe and the Lao National Circus took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.
In tourism cooperation, over the years, Vietnam has always been the second largest market sending tourists to Laos, while Laos is also among the top 15 markets for Vietnamese tourism. In 2024, the number of tourists between the two countries will increase by over 23%.
In the first 8 months of 2025, Vietnam welcomed 134,507 Lao visitors (up 33.1% over the same period in 2024). In contrast, in the first 6 months of 2025, Laos welcomed 588,692 Vietnamese visitors (up 15% over the same period). These figures confirm the strong recovery and growth in bilateral tourism cooperation.
The Lao Cultural Week in Vietnam 2025 is not only a cultural exchange activity but also an opportunity to consolidate and foster the loyal and pure friendship between the two nations. Thereby, it contributes to spreading historical and cultural values, while opening up new opportunities in tourism, art cooperation and sustainable development between the two countries.
Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/to-chuc-tuan-van-hoa-lao-tai-viet-nam-2025-718060.html
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