The event is an important activity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Switzerland (October 11, 1971 - October 11, 2021). The program not only contributes to strengthening the friendly relationship between the two countries, but also introduces the image of Vietnam, rich in identity but no less modern, to the public in Switzerland and Europe.
Lasting 3 hours, the program will intersperse musical performances of various genres, from traditional Vietnamese music such as Then singing, Hue royal court music to classical music of the world such as opera, music of Trinh Cong Son, or performances of Suboi, Ha Le, Quang Dang, with video clips promoting rice, pho, Vietnamese culture, and many exchange programs with special guests.
Dancer Quang Dang and dance group.
The program had the participation of many typical "ambassadors" such as leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Ivo Sieber, Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Le Linh Lan, Ambassador - Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations in Geneva Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland Philipp Rosler (former Deputy Prime Minister of Germany)...
This is also an opportunity for prominent intellectuals and businesspeople such as Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien, former Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts, Chairman of FPT Telecom Hoang Nam Tien, Director of VinAI Research Institute Bui Hai Hung, CEO MindX Nguyen Thi Thu Ha... to share their development journey with the country.
In addition, Lawyer Pierre Schifferli, who has lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh City since the 1970s, and several Swiss tourists will also share their memories of Vietnam and the development of Vietnam-Switzerland relations over the past half century.
Painting prodigy Xeo Chu is the youngest face to participate in the program.
During the program, the audience will also have the opportunity to interact with top artists and athletes and listen to their experiences about the unique culture, cuisine, natural landscapes and people of Vietnam.
"Vietnam Days in Switzerland 2021" will take place simultaneously at 3 locations: Vietnam Television Studio, Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland, Vietnam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, WTO and other international organizations in Geneva. Viewers can also watch the program live on many online platforms such as: Fanpage/Youtube Vietnam Days Abroad - Vietnam Days Abroad; Fanpage/Youtube VTV4.
Video clip introducing the program:
