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Taking part in the two-day event, visitors have the chance to take pictures with Hanbok, the traditional costume of the Republic of Korea, make kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made from fermented cabbage, radish, or cucumber, and take part in the K-pop dance. They are also invited to visit the cultural and tourism galleries of the RoK and Lao Cai province, and watch the Korea – Lao Cai art exchange programme with the participation of famous artists of the two countries. Addressing the ceremony, Suk Jin-young, director of the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, emphasized that after more than two years of cancelation due to COVID-19, the Korean Culture Day festival has returned this year with many interesting cultural exchange activities on schedule. Hopefully, the activities will bring interesting experiences and beautiful memories for visitors in Sa Pa this year, he said. Korean Cultural Day is part of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dipl...

The Vietnamese community in France includes 300,000 people According to French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery, people-to-people exchanges between the two countries are most evident during the Covid-19 pandemic. When France faced the Covid-19 wave, many aid and masks from Vietnamese partners and people were sent to the French Embassy while France donated 2 million doses of vaccine to Vietnam. “The people’s affection for the two countries has developed in a clear and vibrant way, which has contributed to increasing the warm affection, mutual understanding, and the friendship between Vietnamese and French people,” said the Ambassador. French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery spoke at the event (Photo: VNT). The Vietnamese community in France has reached 300,000 in population, as reported by Counselor for French Cultural Cooperation and Activities, Sophie Maysonnave. There is also a big number of French people living, working, and starting families in Vietnam....

The commemorative program themed “shared culture” will include major cultural events in Hanoi, according to Nicolas Warnery, French ambassador to Vietnam. The art performance kicked off the 2020 “Balade en France” at Ly Thai To Square in Hanoi. Photo: Tourism.hanoi.gov.vn Many famous artists and experts from France will come to Vietnam to participate in a series of events, namely art performances, fashion shows, and heritage conferences, the Ambassador said at a press conference held in Hanoi on March 14  to announce the commemorative events. Accordingly, the “Balade en France” festival will be held at Ly Thai To Square and the pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake on April 14-16. Locals and tourists will have the opportunity to experience French cuisine, art, and culture at pavilions set up in the area. “Festival-goers can find a variety of authentic French food such as wine, chess, and fruit. In 2020, the ‘Balade en France’ festival welcomed nearly 100...