Traditional Vietnamese products introduced in France

11/5/2018 - 6:26:56 PM

Vietnamese handicrafts, herbal tea and dried fruit are being introduced at the ongoing Grenoble International Fair in Grenoble city, France’s Isere province.

At the event. (Photo: NDO)

Vietnam has also provided information about Vietnamese culture, cuisine, tourism and airlines for visitors, and organised art performances during the fair.

Claus Habfast, President of the Alpexpo Exhibition Centre in Grenoble city, highlighted the close economic ties between Vietnam and France, adding that the countries have also become closer culturally.

Nguyen Thanh Vuong, Director of the Culture Centre of Vietnam in France, said through the Vietnamese booth at the fair, foreigners will learn more about the Southeast Asian country.

Vietnam’s participation at the fair as an honourary guest forms part of activities marking the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France and five years of the establishment of the bilateral strategic partnership.

The event takes place from November 1-12.

Source: NDO

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