Ambassador Le Linh Lan (R) introduces Vietnam's images to visitors.(Photo: VNA)MexicoCity (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Le Linh Lan andambassadors from Thailand, the Philippines and Thailand cut the ribbon toinaugurate a photo exhibition on ASEAN member states’ people and culture duringthe Naucalpan 2017 international cultural week, which was held in Mexico fromMarch 24-26.
Vietnam’s space at the exhibition featuring the country’s stunning landscapesand the well-known traditional Ao Dai received great attention frominternational friends. Art performances and traditional cuisine of ASEANcountries also wowed the visitors.
In his opening remarks, director of the Naucalli cultural institute and park JuanJose Vicencio Estrada highlighted that the event, annually held by theinstitute, aims to enhance understanding and tighten relations between Mexicoand foreign nations.
Meanwhile, Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico Yusra Khan, who holds the rotarychair of the ASEAN committee in Mexico, spoke highly of the cultural week,saying that it offers opportunities to foster cultural exchange, populariseASEAN states’ image as well as lift up the friendship and cooperation betweenthe bloc and Mexico.
The Ambassador also laid stress on ASEAN’s significant role in the SoutheastAsian region, given that the establishment of the bloc helps member statespromote integration and collaboration to cope with challenges, especiallynon-traditional security issue.-VNA
Vietnam’s space at the exhibition featuring the country’s stunning landscapesand the well-known traditional Ao Dai received great attention frominternational friends. Art performances and traditional cuisine of ASEANcountries also wowed the visitors.
In his opening remarks, director of the Naucalli cultural institute and park JuanJose Vicencio Estrada highlighted that the event, annually held by theinstitute, aims to enhance understanding and tighten relations between Mexicoand foreign nations.
Meanwhile, Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico Yusra Khan, who holds the rotarychair of the ASEAN committee in Mexico, spoke highly of the cultural week,saying that it offers opportunities to foster cultural exchange, populariseASEAN states’ image as well as lift up the friendship and cooperation betweenthe bloc and Mexico.
The Ambassador also laid stress on ASEAN’s significant role in the SoutheastAsian region, given that the establishment of the bloc helps member statespromote integration and collaboration to cope with challenges, especiallynon-traditional security issue.-VNA
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