On the evening of June 13, the People's Committee of Son La province coordinated with the Embassy of the Republic of India in Vietnam to organize the opening ceremony of the Indian Film Festival.
Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India in Vietnam spoke.
The Indian Film Festival took place in Son La province from June 13 to 15, screening four famous Indian films for free, including: “Freedom Roar”, “Live Only Once”, “English, Your Voice” and “Wrestler”. These are attractive films, recognized by global audiences, with profound content, recreating Indian history in 1920, depicting friendship, journey of self-discovery, self-esteem, the value of living life to the fullest, talking about the issue of empowerment to break stereotypes, social norms, gender equality, etc. Each film has Vietnamese and English subtitles, representing the typical nuances of Indian cinema, suitable for many ages, promising to bring a rich cinematic experience to Son La audiences.
Scene of the film screening at the Son La Provincial Cinema Cultural Center.
Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India in Vietnam, shared: For centuries, Vietnam and India have had a deep cultural connection through Buddhism, yoga, cinema, dance and music. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, a cultural unit under the Embassy of India in Hanoi, is constantly striving to strengthen the bond and friendship between the two countries through cultural exchange activities. Indian cinema has a history of more than 100 years and has received widespread support and love from audiences around the world. Coming to the Film Festival in Son La province, the center has selected good films, but also hopes to receive feedback from Son La audiences. From there, it will select more suitable films for future screenings. The Center also looks forward to long-term cooperation with Son La province in upcoming activities, including bringing art and music troupes from Son La province to visit India.
Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India in Vietnam presented gifts to leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province and the Cinema and Cultural Center of Son La province.
Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province Hoang Ngan Hoan said: The activity not only honors the artistic value of cinema but also contributes to strengthening the friendly relationship, enhancing cultural exchange between the people of Son La province in particular and between the two countries of Vietnam and India in general. In addition, the unit also wishes to introduce the image of a dynamic Son La, rich in cultural identity, friendly and hospitable to the country and people of India. The event is also expected to open the door for cooperation between cinema and tourism, a potential direction, bringing long-term benefits.