On the morning of July 5th, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Dak Lak province, in collaboration with Dak Lak Medical College and related units, organized the 2024 Sweden Summer Festival Competition to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden (1969-2024).

The organizing committee presented commendation flags to participating teams.
At the competition, over 100 students from Dak Lak Medical College had the opportunity to exchange, learn, and explore the history, cultural traditions, and socio-economic aspects of Vietnam and Sweden through two parts: fashion performances and culinary arts

Teams participating in the fashion performance
The competition aimed to promote education and enhance awareness among students of Dak Lak Medical College and the people of Dak Lak province about the friendly relations between Vietnam and Sweden. It aimed to empower students actively and positively equip themselves with knowledge and skills related to international integration, thus strengthening the force of people-to-people diplomacy in the coming time.

Teams presenting in the culinary arts segment
Over the past 55 years, the bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden has made significant strides in various fields including politics, economics, security and defense, culture, and social exchanges. Sweden was the first Western country to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam, leading the way in supporting Vietnam in its early economic, financial, banking, and legal reforms. Sweden actively supported Vietnam in opening relations with international financial and monetary organizations.
At the end of the competition, the organizing committee awarded 01 first prize, 01 second prize, 01 third prize, and 02 encouragement prizes.
Kim Bao