Spouse of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and spouses of three nations visit Van Mieu

Spouse of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and spouses of three nations visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam

The spouse of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, alongside the spouses of the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, visited Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam to experience embroidery and conical hat painting.

Today, Dao Thi Bich Thuy, spouse of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, welcomed the spouses of the prime ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi. The delegation received an introduction to the site's rich history, architecture, and cultural significance.

Dao Thi Bich Thuy (second from right) poses with the spouses of the prime ministers of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand at Khue Van Cac. Photo: Giang Huy

Dao Thi Bich Thuy (second from right) poses with the spouses of the prime ministers of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand at Khue Van Cac. Photo: Giang Huy

At the "Si tu 3 - Chuyen si tu" exhibition, located within Thai Hoc House in the relic complex, the spouses explored the "Vuon Trang Nguyen" art installation. This artistic space was crafted from traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, including bamboo, Do paper, conical hats, and rattan weaving.

The spouses also had the opportunity to interact with artisans and participate in traditional craft activities, such as painting patterns on conical hats and hand embroidery, and observing silk weaving. These experiences showcased the beauty of Vietnam's traditional crafts, the skill of its people, and the nation's long-standing cultural heritage.

The spouses experience embroidery and conical hat painting. Photo: Giang Huy

The spouses experience embroidery and conical hat painting. Photo: Giang Huy

Dao Thi Bich Thuy expressed her hope that the goodwill fostered during the event would enhance mutual understanding, strengthen cultural ties, and lay a favorable foundation for friendly relations between Vietnam and its neighboring countries.

Vandara Siphandone, spouse of the Prime Minister of Laos; Pich Chamony, spouse of the Prime Minister of Cambodia; and Thananon Niramit, spouse of the Prime Minister of Thailand, shared their impressions. They noted that the visit to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam allowed them to experience the hospitality and friendliness of the Vietnamese people and gain a deeper appreciation for Vietnamese culture and its tradition of valuing education. This experience, they added, further deepens the solidarity and bond between Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.

The visit by the spouses coincides with the ongoing visit of their respective prime ministers to Vietnam. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos; Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia; and Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, are in Vietnam to attend the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), scheduled for 9-10/6.