Opening the event, Vice Director of the Vinh Long Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Pham Minh Hoang highlighted the locality’s efforts to promote the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and India, including expanding all-round cooperation with Indian partners and receiving many Indian delegations coming to explore collaboration opportunities and the local investment and business environment.
The event aims to provide a chance for artists of Vinh Long and India to exchange knowledge of traditional art of each nation, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Indian Deputy Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Tushar Garg said that India is proud of its diverse culture with dances and arts playing an important role.
Indian folk dances like Odissi and Manipuri performed by Indian artists combined with traditional arts of Vinh Long such as "Don ca tai tu" (amateur singing) and "Hat boi" (classical drama) treated audiences with an impressive art programme.
