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Vietnam sets up booth in Canada’s largest annual fair

The Embassy of Vietnam in Canada set up a booth to promote Vietnamese culture and its stunning landscapes at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) – the country’s largest annual fair and the fifth largest in North America, running from August 24-26.
Vietnam sets up booth in Canada’s largest annual fair ảnh 1The Vietnamese booth at the Canadian National Exhibition (Source: VNA) 

Ottawa (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam inCanada set up a booth to promote Vietnamese culture and its stunning landscapesat the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) – the country’s largest annual fairand the fifth largest in North America, running from August 24-26.

The booth was installed near the entrance of the fairwith Vietnamese traditional “non la”, a kind of conical hat; “chu Teu”, afoolish character of Vietnamese water puppetry; cyclo, the three-wheel bicycletaxi in Vietnam; and numerous colourful dragonflies made of bamboo; and muchmore on display.

Many visitors have stopped by the Vietnamese booth withcuriosity for its displayed items and soon struck by the fascinating stories ofVietnamese culture and people, as well as the country’s landscapes and cuisine.

Among those visiting the booth were James Nickle andLaura Cavacece from Toronto who travelled to Ho Chi Minh City last year. Theyare planning to return to Vietnam this winter to visit Hanoi, Hue, and Phu Quocisland.

The aspects that left the biggest impression on them fromthe southern hub of Vietnam were the hustle and bustle of the streets, the friendlinessof locals, and the amazing array of food, the pair told the Vietnam News Agency(VNA).

Meanwhile, John Dsovza and his wife, Debbie Dsovza, told the VNA reporter they wouldtake a five-week tour of Vietnam for the first time in February next year. Theysaid they want to visit the entire country, from the north to the south, tomeet people, enjoy the local cuisine, and immerse themselves with the street life.

This year’s CNE takes place from August 17 to September3, expecting to welcome 1.5 million visitors. The 140th fair consists of a mixof shopping areas; exhibits; live entertainment; agricultural displays; sportsevents; a casino; and a large carnival midway with rides, games, and food.

The organisers employed a total of 2,500 people to servethe exhibition.–VNA 
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