The programme, which aims to feature the overall picture ofa colourful Vietnam with cultural characteristics stretching across the country,will be implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and thePeople's Committee of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong.
The organizers said the programme will contribute to promoting the culturalvalue of traditional brocade weaving, introduce products of ethnicminorities in Vietnam, and bring these products to international markets,towards building a national brand in the brocade-based garment and cultureindustry.
Through activities such as traditional art performance,displaying and introducing handicraft products as well as dishes and culinaryarts, international friends will have the opportunity to know more aboutVietnam with achievements in economy, society, science and technology,helping to promote trade, tourism and investment in the coming years.
In the framework of the expo, each country will organize anational day. Vietnam's Day will be held on December 30 with events topromote the country in many fields.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is coordinating with relevantministries, sectors and units to plan activities such as a ceremony to raise theVietnamese flag, a parade to show thenational flag, a film week, a painting exhibition, and a programme to provideinformation about Vietnam’s foreign policy, economy, investment, trade andtourism./.