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Musical programme held to mark Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations

The West End Musicals was held in the central city of Da Nang on October 16 by the UK Embassy and General Consulate as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – UK diplomatic relations.
Musical programme held to mark Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations ảnh 1The West End Musicals is part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - UK diplomatic relations. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The West End Musicals was held in the central cityof Da Nang on October 16 by the UK Embassy and General Consulate as part ofactivities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – UK diplomaticrelations.

UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew described the event as an opportunity topopularise the UK’s standout cultural straits among Vietnamese people, whiledeepening the bilateral ties, improving mutual understanding and beginningdialogues for cooperation in various fields.

He expressed his hope that Da Nang people will get a deeper understanding ofthe UK culture and people, making a contribution to consolidating the friendshipbetween the two countries.

Layingstress on the sound Vietnam – UK strategic partnership with enhanced political trust,Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh said that themusical is among the highlights in the bilateral cultural exchanges which havebeen promoted to enhance friendship and mutual understanding.

Over the past time, Da Nang and the UK have maintained delegation exchanges,and carried out a wide range of cooperation programmes, he added.  

At the event, domestic and international friends were dazzled with the musicalperformances staged by Impact Theatre Saigon, including Lion King, Wicked, LesMiserables, and MAMA MIA./.
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