The June 26-28 event has brought together representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic, local authorities, and more than 50 young Vietnamese and people of Vietnamese origin living in the Czech Republic and other countries.

Visitors explore the ‘Vietnam Through Five Senses’ photo exhibition, featuring works by young photographers that capture the country’s landscapes, people, street food, traditions and everyday life.

The festival also offers interactive cultural experiences highlighting Vietnam’s traditional craft villages. Participants discover handcrafted products such as paper fans, bamboo dragonflies and folk paintings, while creating Vietnamese-inspired souvenirs, including keychains made from miniature conical hats.

A highlight of the event is a traditional Vietnamese costume showcase, presenting the evolution of Vietnamese attire across different historical periods. Through the performance, second-generation Vietnamese in the Czech Republic hope to share the story of Vietnam’s history and culture with international audiences in an engaging and accessible way.

Another crowd-pulling attraction is the preparation of Europe's first 10-metre fresh spring roll, created by eight artisans to introduce one of Vietnam's best-known culinary specialties.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, George Dohnal, a representative of Prague 11 District Council, welcomed the festival and said it would help local residents and international visitors gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture, people and traditional cuisine.

Milos Kusy, president of the Czech–Vietnam Friendship Association, reaffirmed the association’s support for initiatives promoting Vietnamese culture in the Czech Republic.

The festival not only introduces Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage to international audiences but also demonstrates how second-generation Vietnamese continue to preserve their roots while sharing their cultural identity with the wider community, he said.

With a diverse programme over three days, the festival is expected to attract thousands of local residents and international visitors, reflecting the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture abroad and the overseas Vietnamese community's strong commitment, particularly among younger generations, to preserving and promoting the country’s cultural identity.

The festival was jointly organised by the Movaland Association and Art Space under the patronage of Prague 11 District.

Vietnamese community promotes culture, cuisine at Czech multicultural festival

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