(VOVWORLD) - An event promoting Vietnam’s economy, culture, and cuisine was held in Washington DC last week, drawing more than 100 participants.
Guests attend the event at the Vietnam House in Washington DC, USA. (Photo: Pham Huan/VOV) |
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted Vietnam’s rich historical heritage, diverse and unique traditions, and achievements in the US-Vietnam relations.
There were presentations on Vietnam’s economy, trade-investment opportunities and a showcase of traditional Vietnamese clothing and cuisine of Hanoi and Hue.
Gregory Bland, CEO of Things To Do DC, co-organizer of the event together with the Vietnamese Embassy in the US, said American guests were eager to learn more about Vietnam's people and culture.
"I have always had a particular interest in it. Of course, I grew up in an area where Vietnam was on everybody's mind. It was very historical. There's a lot of mysteries about Vietnam. When I was much younger, all I knew about it was the conflict in Vietnam that took place 50 years ago."
"Having learned about Vietnam, and now having met many diplomats, many Vietnamese, I learned that Vietnam is a wonderful and incredible country to visit. I went there myself in 1999. I had a wonderful stay while I was there," Bland said.