Vietnamese Culture-Tourism Days opened at the Megaron concert hall in Athens, Greece on October 14 (local time) as an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
The programme features an exhibition entitled ‘Vietnamese culture space’ and traditional arts performances by artists from Viet Nam’s national art troupe, and Vietnamese culinary advertisement.
The activities are expected to introduce Greek friends an image of a peaceful and dynamic Viet Nam, its friendly people, longstanding culture, and attractive tourist attractions.
Speaking at the event, Viet Nam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh expressed his belief that the event would provide an opportunity for artists and peoples from the two countries to discover the cultures and arts of each other.
It would also contribute to deepening the friendly, traditional relations as well as solidarity, co-operation and mutual understandings between the two nations, he added.