ASEAN forum focuses on vision, identity, community
He was addressing the opening ceremony
of the "ASEAN great unity days - One vision, one identity, one
community", which took place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic
Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.
The three-day event
themed "Solidarity-Cooperation-Development" will offer a chance for the
ASEAN member countries to introduce their land, people and culture as
well as their efforts to preserve and uphold the region's cultural
heritage.
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 promoting
co-operation within ASEAN and introduce the rich culture of the nation's
54 ethnic groups.
A wide range of activities are
planned for the event, including an ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony, art
performances and activities to promote ASEAN culture and tourism.
On the occasion, Vietnam is scheduled to present some of its world
recognised intangible cultural heritages such as Ca Tru (ceremonial
singing), Quan Ho (traditional love duet singing) and Hue royal court
music.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA