Europe Days 2016 to open in Vietnam
Europe Days 2016 will come back to Vietnam from May 9-June 9, said the European Union Delegation to Vietnam.
Illustrative Image (Source: internet)Speaking a press conference announcing the event in Hanoi on May 4, Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) Ambassador Bruno Angelet highlighted that relationship between the two sides has gained significant achievements in all areas, including politics, economics, and cultural exchange.
The Europe Days 2016, the sixth of its kind held in Vietnam is an opportunity to review past achievements, and set forth solutions with a view to further deepening bilateral relations.
A spectrum of activities, including music, movies, sports, food, science and creative arts will be open to the public in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The highlights are the Europe Days concert, entitled “Europe Meets Asia in Jazz”, the annual European Film Festival, the European Literature event, a high-level seminar on “ Vietnam-EU Cooperation: Sharing Experiences of Facing Common Challenges – Green Growth and Sustainable Development”, the annual European Food Festival,and a five-day long online “Euro 2016 Quiz”.
The event is jointly held by the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the embassies of the EU member states and the European Cultural Institutes.-VNA
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