World fair features Vietnamese cultural identities
Sunday, 05.17.2009, 02:13pm (GMT)
Vietnam’s land, people and culture were introduced internationally when the
Vietnamese Embassy in the UK attended the 50th World Fair held in London from
May 12-13.
Vietnam’s booth at the International Spring Fair has a wide range of images
featuring the country’s landscape, people and typical products, including those
depicting Halong Bay - a UNESCO-recognized world natural heritage - which is
seeking a place in the list of the new wonders of the world
Most visitors showed interest in various handicraft products made by skillful
Vietnamese artisans.
The event also hosted art performances, singings and dances from several nations
among more than 50 participating countries.
Organized by the International Social Service UK, the annual fair aims to
promote cultural exchanges between countries and raise funds for disadvantaged
children and vulnerable groups in society.
Source: VOV
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