Guangxi’s Baise City Deepens China-Vietnam Ties Through Cultural Exchange 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- A series of cultural exchange events were held in Baise City, Guangxi, China, in April this year to mark the 75th anniversary of China-Vietnam diplomatic relations and the "Year of China-Vietnam Cultural Exchanges".

According to the People’s Government of Baise City in a statement, the activities aimed to promote mutual understanding and friendship, particularly among the younger generation, and to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two neighbouring countries.

Baise City, which shares borders and close cultural ties with Vietnam, welcomed residents from Vietnam’s Cao Bang Province, including participants from Cao Bang City, Trung Khanh District and Ha Quang District, to take part in the 2025 China-Vietnam Border Residents' San Yue San Festival Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition in Jingxi City.

The event featured over 10 cultural programmes, including a China-Vietnam Youth Folk Music Concert at Jinxiu Ancient Town, where young performers from both countries jointly performed the song “Vietnam-China”. 

A traditional costume showcase was also held at the Egret Spring Scenic Area, highlighting Zhuang ethnic attire and Vietnam’s iconic Ao Dai in a scenic outdoor setting.

The festival also included a speciality food exhibition, showcasing Vietnamese coffee, Chinese tea and local handicrafts. Youth participants engaged in a traditional embroidered ball-tossing event, using handmade balls from Jiuzhou Ancient Town in Jingxi.

In Tianlin County, a Vietnamese art troupe was invited for the first time to perform at the opening gala of the 2025 Tianlin Zhuang Opera Festival. The troupe performed traditional Vietnamese songs such as “The Road Home” and “Gazing at the Moon, Thinking of You”, alongside local Zhuang music performances.

Meanwhile, Napo County hosted the 2025 Guangxi San Yue San · Napo Xiangdan China-Vietnam Border Residents Gala, featuring joint performances from both countries.

Programmes included the “Ao Dai and Conical Hat Dance” and a series of cultural showcases that reflected the ethnic diversity of the region. Other side events included a football invitational tournament, mountain song performances, and friendly competitions among border residents.

Looking ahead, Baise City plans to continue leveraging its geographical and cultural proximity to Vietnam to deepen cross-border cooperation and foster enduring friendship under the “comrades and brothers” bond that has long characterised China-Vietnam relations.

-- BERNAMA