First Italy-ASEAN Week kicks off in Hanoi

The first activity of the week was an Italian culture fair held at Ly Thai To Park. At this event, the space of a square in Italy was created, helping visitors experience the cuisine and wine along with latest fashion designs in the European nation.

On November 21, the Italy Embassy and the Ministry of Science and Technology will hold a conference to introduce the important contents of bilateral cooperation projects.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung speaking at the opening ceremony.

Meanwhile, a workshop aiming to promote the Italian language in the ASEAN bloc will be organized by the Hanoi University and the University for Foreigners of Perugia on November 23.

On this occasion, Italy’s young and talent pianist Nazareno Ferruggio will join Vietnamese pianist Pham Quynh Trang in a duet performance. The week, which runs till November 27, will also feature an exhibition of Laura Federici’s paintings, and film screening.

At the opening ceremony.

At the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular always wants to be a friend and a partner of all countries around the world, including Italy.

Through the Italy-ASEAN Week, Hanoians and foreign tourists can experience the Italian culture and gain an insight into the country’s history and people. The week is a practical activity on the threshold of the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Italy diplomatic relations in early 2018, he noted.

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Cecilia Piccioni said activities popularizing her country’s culture are held concurrently in the capital cities of seven ASEAN countries with a view to promoting diplomatic ties and introducing identities of Italy’s culture, country and people to ASEAN nations.