Passion Indochine festival held in France

04:10, 01/10/2011

The 'Passion Indochine' festival promoting culture and tourism in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia opened in Paris on September 30. 

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The 'Passion Indochine' festival promoting culture and tourism in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia opened in Paris on September 30. 

Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, Lao Ambassador Khouanta Phalivong, and Cambodian Ambassador Uch Kiman attended the opening ceremony along with Vietnam Airlines General Director Pham Ngoc Minh.

Mr Minh said that the event aims to introduce the three countries to the French people and strengthen ties between them.

Vietnamese Ambassador Dung praised the efforts by Vietnam Airlines, saying that this is the first time the three Indochinese countries have held such a large festival.

Visitors to Passion Indochine can watch traditional dances performed by artists from the three countries, enjoy culinary specialties and see a photography exhibition on the region's landscapes and lifestyles.
 
(Source: VOV news)