(VOV) – Vietnamese handicraft, cuisine and distinctive culture received great acclaim from visitors to the 6th Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Festival, which opened in New York, the US, on May 25.
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The annual event aims to introduce American people and international friends to the intrinsic cultural values of countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region, and promote cultural exchange and diversity between nations.
The festival attracted the participation of Japan, India, Thailand, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
The Vietnamese representatives showcased the country’s unique cultural identity and beauty through Ao Dai (traditional women’s long dress), folk dance, handicrafts, and agricultural produce.
Outstanding performances of traditional musical instruments by Vietnamese students in the US received enthusiastic applause from audiences.
Visitors to the festival were also impressed by the flavour and unique style of Vietnamese coffee.
Pham Hue Anh, a member of the festival’s organising board, expressed hope that the event will help promote Vietnamese culture in the US and other foreign countries.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
