Ho Chi Minh City hosts Busan Day

Busan Day in Ho Chi Minh City – a festival to promote cultural identities of Busan city and the Republic of Korea – was held on July 25, drawing the participation of thousands of local people.
Busan Day in Ho Chi Minh City – a festival to promote culturalidentities of Busan city and the Republic of Korea – was held on July25, drawing the participation of thousands of local people.

The event offered participants a chance to take part in folk games,explore the Korean paper folding art, pose for photos with thetraditional costume of Hanbok, watch Taekwondo performances, and enjoydances.

There were stands introducing Busan’s achievements and Korean cosmetic products.

Le Manh Ha, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, saidsince the two cities established their twin relationship, bilateralcooperation has been strengthened, primarily in the exchange ofpersonnel, training and security.

Kim Jong-hae, Vice Mayor ofBusan, said the festivities will help people of the two cities betterunderstand their cultures, so as to cement their ties and seek ways todevelop them in the future.

HCM City and Busan will celebrate the 20 th anniversary of cooperative ties in 2015.-VNA

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