French festivals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City wrap up a series of activities organised as part of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam. They spread messages of the close-knit friendship and cooperation between the two nations (Photo:VNA) 
The Promising Christmas tree made of recycled plastic bottles is the highlight of the event (Photo:VNA) 
The tree conveys a message of environmental protection (Photo :VNA) 
French-style shops attract a crowd of visitors, especially youngsters (Photo:VNA) 
French-style shops attract a crowd of visitors, especially youngsters (Photo:VNA) 
Visitors walk down a Parisian street lined with shops and decorated with sparkling lights (Photo:VNA) 
The three-day Balade en France 2018 (Walk in France) in Hanoi brings many interesting experiences to local people and visitors (Photo:VNA) 
Visitors enjoy French dishes (Photo:VNA) 
Visitors enjoy French dishes (Photo:VNA) 
Visitors enjoy French dishes (Photo:VNA) 
Visitors enjoy French dishes (Photo:VNA) 
The Vietnam – France 2018 Festival in Ho Chi Minh City is praised as a special event of the two countries’ culture (Photo:VNA) 
Young singers perform in both Vietnamese and French language (Photo:VNA) 
Young singers perform in both Vietnamese and French language (Photo:VNA) 
Young artists perform in both Vietnamese and French language (Photo:VNA) 
(Photo:VNA) 
(Photo:VNA) 
(Photo: VNA) 
Famous Chef Vincent Marchilhac hosts a seminar on French cuisine (Photo:VNA) 
An exhibition on the old Saigon is part of the event (Photo:VNA) VNA
