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Vietnam leaves impression at cultural festival in Egypt

Vietnam left strong impression on visitors at the 14th Sakia International Cultural Festival in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo.
Vietnam leaves impression at cultural festival in Egypt ảnh 1Visitors ​at the display area of Vietnam at the festival. (Source: VNA)

Cairo (VNA) – Vietnam left strongimpression on visitors at the 14th Sakia International Cultural Festival in theEgyptian capital city of Cairo.

The festival drew the participation of nearly 30countries and territories across the world. This is the second time Vietnam hasattended the event.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt introduced many documents,books, photos and objects on culture, history, country and people of Vietnam,especially its heroic history and outstanding achievements after 30 years ofreform.

Besides books on tourism introducing excitingdestinations and unique features of regions, there also were maps and documentson Vietnam’s islands. A video clip entitled “Welcome to Vietnam” and a shortfilm on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career were screened at the festival.

Vu Thien, Minister Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy, said Egyptian and international friends arevery interested in and highly evaluate Vietnam’s unique cultural features.

In 2017 and upcoming years, the embassy will organisea series of events under the theme “Following Uncle Ho’s Footsteps.”

The Sakia International Cultural Festival wasorganised annually and is an occasion for delegations to exchange culturalactivities and boost unity and understanding.-VNA

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