Vietnamese and Chinese traditional costumes.
After more than three months, the Vietnam-China Arts Competition of Universities in Ho Chi Minh City held its final round on April 15. It aims to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Vietnam and China's diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950 – January 18, 2022) and connect students studying the Chinese language in the city.
Taking place for the first time, the competition featured 19 performances from eight undergraduate institutions in the city. The contest was held by Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance in collaboration with the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City.
The final night welcomed Wu Jun - Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, China Trade Association in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, and universities in the city.
Dr. Nhan Cam Tri - Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance said: "From 78 entries, the Organizing Committee has selected 19 performances for the final round. Thanks to the contest, the spirit of friendship between the two countries is highlighted."
Wu Jun said: "The contest has gone through three months and finally reached the final round. The two countries, Vietnam and China, are connected through their healthy culture. Relations between the two are shown by people-to-people exchanges, but people-to-people exchanges need to be done by young people, so the Consulate has always tried its best to host such exchanges. We hope that the young generation will inherit and promote the friendship through cultural and arts activities like this contest."
The final night included performances rich in artistic value, eye-catching and elaborate staging, and beautiful costumes. Through such performances, the rich cultures of Vietnam and China are cherished.
After carefully scoring, the adjudicator board came up with the final results. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance won in a Singing contest, Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities won the Dancing contest, and Van Hien University topped the Musical Instrument.
Friendship and cooperation have been the main themes of Vietnam-China relations over the past seven decades. While relations between Vietnam and China have experienced many ups and downs, the friendship and cooperation remain salient, Minh wrote, adding that the amity built and nurtured by late Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong and generations of leaders of the two nations has become a common valuable asset for both countries that helps maintain the trends of stable development of bilateral traditional ties that benefit both peoples, according to Nhan Dan.
Since the normalisation of relations in 1991, Vietnam and China have deepened their rapports in all fields from politics and economy to culture, security and defense. Currently, there are 11,000 Vietnamese students pursuing their studies at Chinese universities while some 2,000 Chinese nationals are studying in Vietnam.
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