Vietnamese culture goes on display at Oriental Festival in Italy
(VOVWORLD) - The Italian region of Tuscany is playing host to the Oriental Festival between November 1 and 10, exciting visitors with displays of traditional Asian culture from a variety of countries, including Vietnam.
 Traditional Vietnamese items such as lanterns and Non La, conical hats, can be seen
at Vietnamese booth |
 Audience members show their delight as a group of Vietnamese performers take to the stage to give an art display. |
 A range of unique performances of puppets excite the watching crowds, proving particularly popular among children. |
 The Vietnamese delegation at the Oriental Festival have four scheduled performances each day, featuring a range of activities including a fashion show and displays of traditional Vietnamese music instruments. |
 Vietnamese ambassador to Italy Nguyen Thi Bich Hue states that the event offers the chance for international friends to gain a greater insight into Vietnamese culture, whilst also serving to give a boost to the friendship between Vietnam and Italy. |
 The Oriental Festival is attracting of a variety of Asian countries, including Japan, Laos, Thailand, Mongolia, China, India, and Vietnam. Traditional aspects from each nation are on display across various booths, including food items, handicraft products, and art performances. The occasion is held each year in major cities such as Rome, Naples, and Milan, drawing an average of 150,000 to 170,000 visitors. |