Vietnam Tourism and Culture Festival underway in Korea
The 2022 Vietnam Tourism and Culture Festival is taking place in Seoul and Gwangju in the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
The 10th Vietnamese culture-tourism festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea, is underway in Seoul from October 14 to October 19.
The event is part of the celebratory activities marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties. The main event of the festival was held in Yeouido Han river park's spare, Seoul with a wide range of cultural activities and art performances.
It is one of two large-scale festivals organised abroad annually by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to promote the country, people and tourism of Vietnam to Koreans.
The festival also saw the presence of Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. Minister Hung proposed the Republic of Korea continue its support for bilateral exchanges in culture, sports and tourism and share experience related to the development of cultural industries - a strength of the Republic of Korea.
Vietnam also wishes to cooperate with the Republic of Korea in cinematography and join hands with famous Korean filmmakers and bands to produce unique art programmes that help RoK people better their understanding of Vietnam.
