The event was jointly organised by the Viet Nam Bretagne Sud Association and the Lorient City Council with the aim of preserving the traditional spirit of the Vietnamese New Year while introducing Vietnamese culture to the French public.
The programme featured performances by more than 100 professional and amateur artists, along with French and Vietnamese volunteers, students, and young Vietnamese people from various cities.
Alongside the performances, a range of cultural activities showcasing traditional Vietnamese values was offered to the public.
At the calligraphy experience area, local residents were able to try writing their own names in Vietnamese calligraphy and learn about the meanings of calligraphic phrases conveying wishes of good fortune, happiness, and prosperity for the new year.
In addition, martial arts demonstrations by the Hung Long Traditional Martial Arts Club from the town of Mordelles helped introduce Viet Nam’s martial spirit and traditions to the local audience.
A highlight of the programme was the presentation of an ao dai collection by designer Bich Ha Sarah, which honoured the beauty of Viet Nam’s traditional costume while reflecting the cultural exchange between the two countries.
More than a celebration of cuisine, music and the arts, the event in Lorient served as a space for cultural exchange, where local residents could engage in conversation and gain a closer understanding of Vietnamese customs, traditions, and cultural life.
Fabrice Loher, Mayor of Lorient, stressed that the festival can truly be seen as a celebration of the increasingly strong relationship between France and Viet Nam.
The support of the Lorient municipal authorities, together with the active participation of the Vietnamese community, helped create a meeting space for sharing cultural values, thereby reaffirming the role of the Vietnamese community in France as an important bridge in fostering friendship and sustainable cooperation between the two countries.
