Vietnamese pavilion at the event (Source: baomoi.com) The event drew embassies, organisations andassociations from 36 member countries of the International Organisation of LaFrancophonie (OIF).
It aims to promote cultural and linguisticdiversity in the Francophone community.
Mayor of Yebles Marieme Tamata Varin said thefestival, the second of its kind in the commune, allows participating countriesto explore a variety of cultures and increase friendship.
She highly valued the active engagement ofVietnam in the event.
Thought this is the first time Vietnam hasjoined the festival, the country has made impressions with notable activities featuringits culture, tourism and cuisine, she said.
The commune is honoured to welcome Vietnam inthe next event in March 2019, she added.
Director of the Vietnam Cultural Centre in FranceNguyen Thanh Vuong said Vietnam set up two pavilions displaying fine-arthandicraft products and traditional dishes.
International friends also enjoyed a show of “aodai” (Vietnamese traditional dress), and performances of traditional musicalinstruments.
The OIF, gathering 84 states and governments,including 58 members and 26 observers from the world with over 90 millionpeople, boosts cooperation among French-speaking countries.
Vietnam joined the OIF when it was establishedin 1970 and is considered a founding member of the organisation.-VNA
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