Vietnamese handicrafts and gastronomy have attracted thousands of visitors at the Ottawa Tulip Festival held from May 1 to 18 in Canada, which Vietnam joined for the first time.
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hung, many people said they admired Vietnam’s culture and its unique handicrafts and they wish to visit Vietnam in the coming time.
The Vietnamese embassy will participate in other international festivals and exhibitions to promote Vietnam’s images and culture to Canadian people and foreign friends, the ambassador said.
The Ottawa Tulip Festival is one of the largest tulip festivals in Canada and it is held in May every year to welcome spring.