Coming to the Foire de Paris (Paris Fair), local and international visitors have the opportunity to explore the typical cultures of many countries, shop for traditional and newly created handicrafts, and experience culinary flavors from all over the world .
This year, the Vietnamese Cultural Center in France, in coordination with businesses, has prepared very carefully to create a Vietnamese Space closer to the French public. Therefore, from the very first days, many visitors have visited to enjoy the unique traditional art performances, introduce tourism , and at the same time, they can visit more than 30 booths with many types of traditional handicrafts and agricultural products.
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The melodious sound of the T'rung performed by artist Thanh Ngoc made many visitors stop and watch with fascination. Photo: MINH DUY |
Mr. Steven Abajoli, Director of the Paris Fair, expressed: We are very pleased to welcome the presence of Vietnamese booths with many attractive cultural activities and beautiful, high-quality products. The Vietnamese booths are very professionally decorated, creative and eye-catching, bringing the most interesting experiences to visitors. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the fair, a special occasion for countries to display and introduce their strong export products to consumers and partners in Europe.
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Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang and Mr. Steven Abajoli, Director of the Paris Fair, visited the Vietnamese pavilions. The Paris Fair 2024 Organizing Committee and visitors highly appreciated the preparations of the Vietnamese pavilions. Photo: KHAI HOAN |
Commenting on the Vietnam Space, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang emphasized: The presence of Vietnam at this major cultural event of Paris demonstrates the uniqueness of Vietnam. Through major fair events like this, especially the Paris Fair, the uniqueness and distinctiveness of Vietnam in the fields of culture, cuisine and tourism are very positively received by the French public. This event makes Vietnam and France closer and closer, as well as contributes to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
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Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang emphasized: Vietnam's presence at the 2024 Paris Fair contributes to promoting Vietnam's culture and unique products, while also contributing to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Photo: KHAI HOAN |
Ms. Eva Alessandra, a Frenchwoman, spent hours in the Vietnam Space with her mother and had many memorable experiences. She shared: Coming to the Paris Fair 2024, I had the opportunity to learn about the cultures of many countries, through the products displayed at the booths.
Here, I have just bought some personal items and home decorations at the Vietnamese handicraft stalls. I find Vietnamese products very beautiful, delicate and unique, such as the traditional Ao Dai. Through research, I know that Vietnam is an extremely beautiful and wonderful country. I will definitely travel to Vietnam at a suitable time.
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Ms. Eva Alessandra bought some satisfactory products at Vietnamese booths. Photo: MINH DUY |
Mr. and Mrs. Philippe Maurin were very happy to find a beautiful mother-of-pearl bracelet and jewelry box. He said: Last month, we traveled in Vietnam for nearly 3 weeks and had a very interesting experience. Vietnam is a beautiful country with unique cultural features. We bought some traditional handicrafts but when we came here, we saw that many products were very delicately finished. We found that Vietnam's space is very rich, with many attractive activities to attract visitors.
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Ms. Viet Ha, Vietnamese Cultural Center in France, introduces attractive destinations in Vietnam. Photo: KHAI HOAN |
Mr. Tang Thanh Son, director, Meritorious Artist, Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam Cultural Center in France, said: The Vietnam Cultural Center in France has closely coordinated with Vietnamese enterprises to promote the unique values of culture, tourism, and handicrafts of Vietnam at the Paris Fair 2024. Having participated in the Paris Fair many times, this year the Vietnam Cultural Center and enterprises pay special attention to promoting tourism with international friends and overseas Vietnamese to learn about attractive destinations in Vietnam.
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Visitors enjoy unique Vietnamese folk cultural performances. Photo: MINH DUY |
This year the Paris Fair turns 120. For many years, the Paris Fair has been the largest shopping fair in France dedicated to family space, culture, gastronomy, creativity, traditional French and international crafts.
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Introducing Vietnam Space right from the gate of the fair. Photo: MINH DUY |
Every year, the Paris Fair attracts more than 40 countries and is expected to welcome about 400,000 visitors who come not only to shop but also to meet talented artisans and discover new and innovative products for everyday life.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/khong-gian-viet-nam-noi-bat-tai-hoi-cho-paris-lan-thu-120-post808028.html
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