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Vietnamese culture, tourism promoted in Malaysia

The Vietnam – Malaysia Business Association (VMBIZ) hosted an exhibition promoting Vietnamese culture, arts and destinations within the framework of a celebration of Malaysia – Japan diplomatic relations on September 10 – 11.
Vietnamese culture, tourism promoted in Malaysia ảnh 1The exhibition hosted by the Vietnam - Malaysia Business Association (VMBIZ) features an "ao dai" fashion show. (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnam – Malaysia BusinessAssociation (VMBIZ) hosted an exhibition promoting Vietnamese culture, arts anddestinations within the framework of a celebration of Malaysia – Japan diplomaticrelations on September 10 – 11.

It also formed part of a series of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Look East Policy (LEP) initiated by Malaysia in 1982.

The event saw the attendance of a number of cultural and tourismexperts from Malaysia, Japan and regional countries.

The Vietnam display consisted of three zones, one for “ao dai”(Vietnamese traditional gown), one for popular touristdestinations across Vietnam and products of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines,and the third for Vietnamese specialties such as tea, coffee and Moon cakes.

An ao dai fashion show was also organised, attracting greatattention of visitors.

VMBIZ Vice President Nguyen Thi Thanh Van said the celebrationevent is a good opportunity for Vietnam to popularise its culture, arts anddestinations among people from regional countries. It also provides lessons forthe preparation of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of theVietnam – Malaysia diplomatic ties next year, she said./.
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