International visitors come to Vietnam's booth (Photo: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – Vietnam made strong impression on visitors at the15th Sakia Exhibition for Cultural Services, which opened at the El SawyCulturewheel centre in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo on February 21.
The two-day event drew theparticipation of more than 20 countries and territories across the world.
The VietnameseEmbassy in Egypt introduced many documents, books, photos and objects onculture, history, country and people of Vietnam, especially its outstandingachievements.
Besides books ontourism introducing exciting destinations and unique features of regions, therealso were maps and documents on Vietnam’s islands and the country’s specialitiesof fried spring rolls and coffee.
At this year’s event,visitors could also enjoy a dance with conical hats performed by Vietnamesestudents wearing ao dai (traditional long dress), along with performances ofthe Vietnam Circus Federation.
Vietnamese Ambassadorto Egypt Do Hoang Long voiced his hope that the event will provide moreinformation on Vietnamese culture for international friends.
Vietnam and Egyptwill mark the 55th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2018, and theevent is part of the Embassy’s activities to celebrate the occasion, he added.
The Sakia Exhibitionfor Cultural Services is held annually and allows delegations to exchangecultural activities and boost unity and understanding.-VNA
