Vietnam joins tourism fair in Belgium
(VOV) -Vietnam is participating as a main venue, by special invitation, in the four-day Belgian – 2014 Chaleroi Tourism Fair– which kicked off on February 20.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, fair chairman Van Cawenbergher accentuated Vietnam’s tourism potential, noting the nation’s inherent natural beauty and a variety of its attractive tourism products.
Visitors to the fair were entertained with Vietnamese music and art performances, including lion dance and folk singing.
The Vietnamese pavilion, decorated with displays of the traditional conical hats, peach blossoms, bamboos and flowers, attracted a large number of visitors.
Following a success of a similar fair in 2010, the organizing board selected Vietnam as a main venue at the fair, showcasing its culinary art, handicraft products and cultural identity.
Vietnamese participants introduced lotus green tea, displayed Ao Dai (long dress) fashion show, and a guide for visitors on how to cook nemcuon (spring rolls) – a traditional Vietnamese dish.