Vietnam attends ethnic cultural event in Hong Kong
Vietnam introduced its traditional culture at the 2015 Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances’ opening show, held in Hong Kong (China) on November 1.
An art performance at the event (Source: VNA)Vietnam introduced its traditional culture at the 2015 Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances’ opening show, held in Hong Kong (China) on November 1.
Additionally, Vietnamese people living in Hong Kong and Macau (China) brought to the event a number of special dances imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity.
These performances received a warm welcome from visitors.
The 2015 Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances also presented the cultures of 16 other Asian countries and territories and ASEAN nations, including Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, the Republic of Korea, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Started in 2010, the event aims to promote cultural exchange by showcasing traditional ethnic music and dance performances by Asians residing in Hong Kong.-VNA
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