Vietnamese culture promoted at international fair in Mexico
Vietnamese culture has impressed international friends at the 2019 International Cultures Fair, which took place in Mexico from May 31 to June 16.
 |
International visitors impressed by Vietnamese conical hat. Photo: VNA
Through the photos on the landscapes and people, as well traditional foods and unique handicraft products such as Ao Dai and non la (conical hats), Vietnam’s pavilion has attracted thousands of visitors.
Many visitors expressed their hope that Vietnamese culture will be present more often in Mexico.
Customers were delighted with traditional foods such as coffee, nem ran (fried spring roll), com rang (fried rice), banh gio ((rice dough dumpling containing minced pork and wood ear mushrooms), thit xien (grilled meat by stick) and banh my (bread).
FICA 2019 featured the participation of 89 countries around the world with hundreds of various cultural activities.
The event was expected to attract a total of three million people.
VNF ( NDO )
Recommended
Friendship
Vietnam - Singapore Towards a Future of Peace, Creativity and Shared Prosperity
On August 21, the Vietnamese Embassy to Singapore hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence Day (September 2). The event brought together approximately 500 guests, including local officials, members of the diplomatic corps, scholars, business leaders, and representatives of the Vietnamese community.
August 25, 2025 | 10:18
Friendship
Sports Exchange Contributes to Enhance Vietnam-Cuba Friendship
On August 23 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of Hanoi organized the Vietnam-Cuba Open Pickleball Friendship Tournament 2025, along with a donation in support of the Cuban people. This substantial activity was held in celebration of the "Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Year," commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's August Revolution and Independence Day (September 2), and looking ahead to the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relation establishment (December 2, 1960 – December 2, 2025).
August 25, 2025 | 07:17
Friendship
Kadrinka Kadrinova – Bulgarian Journalist And Two Decades Of Writing About The “Vietnam Miracle”
From childhood memories in Moscow to travels across Vietnam, Bulgarian journalist Kadrinka Velichkova Kadrinova has spent the past two decades writing about the country with love and devotion. Through her books, articles, and stories, she not only reflects on history and transformation but also captures the sincere emotions that bind Vietnam to her heart.
August 25, 2025 | 07:00
Friendship
Viktor Petrov - a Soviet Friend and an Unprecedented Solidarity Movement with Vietnam
In the memory of Viktor Alekseevich Petrov, former member of the Asia–Africa Solidarity Committee and the Soviet Committee to Support Vietnam under the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1973 to 1991, the solidarity movement with the Vietnamese people in the Soviet Union and around the world was “unprecedented.” From the days of intense anti-war protests to the present, now in his eighties, he still holds steadfast, loyal feelings toward Vietnam.
August 24, 2025 | 08:05
Friendship
Sharing 80 Years of National Development Achievements with Brazilian Journalists
In Brasília, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil recently held a press conference to provide Brazilian media and friends with updates on Vietnam’s achievements in politics, foreign affairs, economy, and society after 80 years of defending, building, and developing the nation, while also reviewing bilateral relations between the two countries.
August 24, 2025 | 07:30
Friendship
Babette - Uncle Ho's Goddaughter and Memories of Vietnam
Nearly 80 years after President Ho Chi Minh's trip to France to attend the Fontainebleau Conference, his goddaughter, Elisabeth Helfer Aubrac, affectionately known as Babette, is preparing to return to Vietnam on this year's Independence Day (September 2), as the country celebrates its 80th anniversary. For Babette, this is far more than a trip - it is a return to a land where part of her childhood memories, closely intertwined with her beloved godfather, are kept.
August 24, 2025 | 07:00
Friendship
Can Tho Prepares to Host Vietnam - US Friendship Festival 2025
The Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Vietnam-US Friendship Association of Can Tho City and relevant departments and agencies, held a meeting to discuss preparations for the Vietnam-US Friendship Festival program on August 22.
August 23, 2025 | 23:02
Friendship
Can Tho Approves Humanitarian Program Funded by Project Vietnam Foundation (USA)
The People’s Committee of Can Tho City has issued a decision approving the non-project document for a humanitarian program providing medical and dental check-ups and treatments, scholarships, gifts, and wheelchairs for students and people with disabilities. The program is funded by Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF), a US-based organization.
August 23, 2025 | 22:51