German conductor Jonas Alber will perform with Vietnam Symphony Orchestra in Hanoi to open the German Year in Vietnam.

Nhan Dan Online- This year is chosen as the Germany Year in Vietnam with a wide range of activities taking place throughout the year, encompassing the fields of culture, education, science, economics, society and politics as well as development co-operation and sport.

The programme, organised by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Embassy in Vietnam and the Goethe Institute, is to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany.

All the events in the framework of ‘Germany Year in Vietnam’ will be divided into four themes. The themes of environment and urbanity will touch upon on urban planning, transportation, architecture, environmental protection and climate change. These two themes will be reflected through seminars, exhibitions and fairs. The theme of art will introduce a cultural, creative and modern Germany in all fields of cinema, music, photography, dance, fashion and design.

The ‘Germany Year in Vietnam’ will be launched with a concert on January 23 and 24 at the Hanoi Opera House. The concert will feature the symphony No 9 by Beethoven, one of the greatest classical piece of the world.

Not only classical music concerts, the German culture will be highlighted by  film festivals in big cities, photo exhibitions and book fairs. Along with these, seminars and exhibitions on environment such as water and forest economy, sustainable urban development , immigrants, Germany-Vietnam diplomatic ties and cultural conservation are also the focus of the programme. Education co-operation between the two countries will be on the agenda as well. Other events such as international fashion show, youth exchange, Germany- Vietnam chess tournament and the October Fest in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will diversify the ‘German Year in Vietnam’.

This year will also see the seminars discussing on German business activities in Vietnam and the prosperity in economic co-operation between the two countries.

All of the events not only aim for the policy makers, but also to arouse the interest of Vietnamese young people in Germany in general.

By D.T