Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the event is meant to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN Community and Vietnam’s holding of the ASEAN Chairmanship 2020.
It is also to introduce culture, lifestyle and people of ASEAN member states through the beauty of traditional costumes, strengthen mutual understanding among the peoples in the region, and contribute to expanding economic, investment and tourism cooperation.
The event will last till October 28./.
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