The Vietnam Pavilion designed by Vo Trong NghiaArchitects on the theme “Water and Lotus” was inspired from the lotusponds that are popular in the Vietnamese countryside. The pavilionconsists of a shallow pool of water and a series of bamboo structuresthat encase trees.
At the event, co organised bythe Italian Embassy in Vietnam in conjunction with the Ministry ofCulture, Sports and Tourism and the Vo Trong Nghia Architects Office,Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni said the expo creates a good chancefor visitors to understand better about cultures, traditional festivals,and food across the world.
The universal expothemed "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” draws 140 countries toshowcase the latest technologies and solutions to ensure health, safetyand food for all people but still protect the planet and its balance.
Vietnam and Italy's proposals on sustainable environmental protection are also unveiled at the event.-VNA