Festival in France to introduce Vietnamese culture
The 2nd Vietnam Festival will take place from July 16-18 at the Paradiski resort, a world-famous ski destination in La Plagne Tarentaise town of France’s Southeastern Savoie province.
Paris (VNA) – The 2nd Vietnam Festivalwill take place from July 16-18 at the Paradiski resort, a world-famous skidestination in La Plagne Tarentaise town of France’s Southeastern Savoieprovince.
Mayor of La Plagne Tarentaise Jean-Luc Boch expressedhis joy as his town is to host such a Vietnamese cultural festival for thefirst time.
This location is not only dedicated to skiing but also welcomes many touristswho are interested in resort tourism in summer, he said.
Silvère Say, an official of the town administration, said the function is partof a plan to develop cultural activities for the famous resort, expressing hishope that the festival will be a highlight and a magnet to tourists.
According to Philippe Thais, festival director of the festival’s organiser – theAsia New Generation Vietnam (ANGV) association, an advertisement campaign forthe event, has been promoted on Internet platforms and in social networks suchInstagram and Facebook for a year.
The event will offer a chance for visitors to experience activities imbued withVietnamese national identity and culture such as lion dance, Ao dai (longdress) performance, water puppet show, traditional martial arts demonstration andmusical instrument performance, and handicrafts exhibition.
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The ANGV association hosted the first Vietnam Festival in July 2019 in Lyoncity./.
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An activity at the festival (Photo: VNA) 
