The cultural identity as well as the image of a beautiful and peaceful nation of Vietnam have been introduced to international friends during an international festival held in Borgomanero district of Italy’s Piemonte region.
Kieu Cao Dung, 39, a native of Dai Dong village in Hanoi’s Thach That district, has succeeded in making bodhi leaves last forever, using them as materials for producing Vietnamese conical hats. His products are not only environmentally-friendly but also contribute to promoting Vietnamese culture around the world.
The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai complex impressed international visitors with 800 non la (conical hats) hanging at the front of their display and miniatures of 18 pieces created by renowned Vietnamese contemporary artists.
The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will reopen in July after a period of closure due to complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnamese culture has dazzled thousands of visitors at the International Friendly Cultures Fair (FICA) which is taking place in Mexico City from May 31 to June 16.
A Vietnamese cuisine week was held at the Ascott Dhaka hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from February 17 to 28, drawing a large number of gastronomy lovers.
Nguyen Khuc Thuy Tien, who represents Vietnam at the Miss International 2018, has presented traditional Vietnamese conical hats as souvenirs to foreign contestants of the pageant.
Cultural activities featuring traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) activities and a special organic produce market will be held at a Spring Festival in downtown Hanoi from February 2-8.
The land and people of Vietnam have been introduced to the ongoing 29th International Tourism and Travel Show in Montreal city, Canada’s Quebec province.
Authorities of central Hue city have added six more villages to the list of recognised traditional crafts in an attempt to preserve and develop these crafts.