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ASEAN forum focuses on vision, identity, community

It is unity and consistent efforts to build trust and consensus of responsibilities that made the ASEAN community a success, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on November 21.
It is unity and consistentefforts to build trust and consensus of responsibilities that made theASEAN community a success, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh onNovember 21.

He was addressing the opening ceremonyof the "ASEAN great unity days - One vision, one identity, onecommunity", which took place at the Vietnam National Village for EthnicCulture and Tourism in Hanoi.

The three-day eventthemed "Solidarity-Cooperation-Development" will offer a chance for theASEAN member countries to introduce their land, people and culture aswell as their efforts to preserve and uphold the region's culturalheritage.

This aims to help build a united and dynamic ASEAN Community and a region of peace, prosperity and development.

It is also expected to support Vietnam's role in promotingco-operation within ASEAN and introduce the rich culture of the nation's54 ethnic groups.

A wide range of activities areplanned for the event, including an ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony, artperformances and activities to promote ASEAN culture and tourism.

On the occasion, Vietnam is scheduled to present some of its worldrecognised intangible cultural heritages such as Ca Tru (ceremonialsinging), Quan Ho (traditional love duet singing) and Hue royal courtmusic.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA

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