At the space, Vietnam displayed cultural publications, commercial goods, souvenirs, and tourism information serving visitors interested in the land. A fashion show of Vietnam’s traditional dress Ao dai performed by Vietnamese students in Australia also took place.
Addressing the opening of the symbolic village, Indonesian Ambassador and head of the ASEAN Committee in Canberra Siswo Pramono highlighted the dialogue partnership between the bloc and Australia.
ASEAN wants to step up regional cooperation especially in cultural and people-to-people exchange, he affirmed.
In response, Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, said he is highly valued the ties and the importance of each to the other side in cultural exchange and economic cooperation.
The festival, lasting from February 17 to 19 in Canberra, featured 500 stalls of organisations, embassies, and communities representing more than 170 ethnic groups in the country. It attracted the participation of some 300,000 people.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
