Vibrant Friendship Street Opens in Hanoi to Celebrate Vietnam-South Korea Relations
A friendship street to mark the Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) festival was held in Hanoi from December 2 to December 3, during which diverse cultural and art activities were held.
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The event was held at Tran Van Lai Street of Nam Tu Liem district in Hanoi. The area is called "the Korean quarter" as a lot of Koreans both live and work in the area. |
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Visitors to the event can experience an array of activities featuring the RoK’s culture at more than 100 stalls. The stalls will feature various cuisines, traditional costumes, and numerous products from enterprises of the two countries. |
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Folk games were also held for the children and young people. |
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Some highlights of the festival included performances by Vietnamese singers, as well as Korean music and dance, all of which helped tourists experience the space of the culture of both countries. |
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