Vietnam culture, tourism potential introduced in Mexico
The Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico organised a workshop on October 29 to introduce Vietnam’s culture and tourism potential to Mexican friends.
The workshop forms part of the ASEAN culture week in Mexico (Photo: VNA)A representative from the embassy spoke about the geography, history and political system of Vietnam, while introducing attractive destinations in Hanoi, Quang Ninh province, the central region and the Mekong Delta.
Mexican students asked questions about the air route from Mexico to Vietnam, how to learn Vietnamese, the number of international tourists to Vietnam, and measures to protect foreign visitors.
Most of the participants said they were impressed by Vietnam’s long-standing culture and hoped to visit the country in the near future. They also hailed Vietnam’s potential to develop tourism.
The workshop forms part of the ASEAN culture week being held in the Latin American country.
During the event, the Vietnamese Embassy will join counterparts from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand in a national customs show, a workshop on ASEAN and its relations with Mexico, and a photo exhibition on the land and people of ASEAN.-VNA
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