Ambassadors in Czech learn about Vietnamese culture

Wednesday, 12:06, 22/03/2017

VOV.VN - Ambassadors of Asian and European nations in Prague have conducted a study tour to learn about Vietnam culture, gastronomy and trading potential of the Vietnamese community there.

The study tour was initiated by Vietnamese ambassador to the Czech Republic Truong Manh Son, aiming to promote the image of Vietnam and strengthen exchange and mutual understanding among diplomats in the country.

Sapa Culture and Trade Center in Prague which is considered Little Hanoi was the first stopover of the diplomats.

At Vinh Nghiem pagoda, the ambassadors was introduced to the development of Buddhism in Vietnam and daily lives of Buddhist dignitaries and followers in the Czech Republic.

The diplomats were very impressed by Vietnam business strategies when visiting Tamda Foods supermarket, which is now a reliable destination of 15,000 Vietnamese and foreign clients including many Czech people.

The diplomats also experienced Vietnam’s traditional dishes such as spring rolls, fried shrimp, and green papaya salad. The Netherlands Ambassador Edward Hoek was dazzled by Vietnam’s diligence and culinary arts at the supermarket.

Ambassador Son said the Vietnamese embassy will hold similar activities in the time ahead to further elevate the image of Vietnam to international diplomats in the Czech Republic.

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