Friday, 28/01/2022 16:08 (GMT+7)
A spring fair was launched by the Vietnamese culture centre, the Vietnamese People Association in Vientiane, and the Vietnam Business Association for Cooperation and Investment in Laos at the Vietnamese culture centre in Laos’ Vientiane on January 27 to celebrate the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet).
The opening ceremony of the fair (Photo: VNA)
The fair had more than 30 booths, displaying and selling a wide range of typical Tet products and other goods from Vietnam, bringing the Tet atmosphere to overseas Vietnamese in Laos.
In addition, a photo exhibition, documentary screening, musical performances, and folk activities were also held at the event.
The fair aims to introduce the cultural identity of Vietnam, create a merry Tet atmosphere, and help both Vietnamese and Lao people prepare for the traditional festival of Vietnam. Besides, it is also an occasion for traders of Vietnamese goods to access more consumers.
On this occasion, a photo exhibition is underway at the Vietnamese culture centre, showcasing a number of pictures of the two countries’ relations. It is part of activities during the Vietnam - Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022, which marks the 60th founding anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties and 45 years since the signing of the countries’ treaty of friendship and cooperation.
The event will end on January 31./.
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