February 29, 2020 | 19:51 (GMT+7)
Vietnam holds series of activities of ASEAN Women’s Circle in U.S.
The ASEAN Women’s Circle in Washington D.C. (AWC-DC) held a wide range of exchange activities in 2019 under the chair of Vietnam, thus contributing to tightening solidarity and mutual understanding between ASEAN member states.
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Members of the Steering Board of the ASEAN Women’s Circle in Washington DC in a joint photo |
The activities included a Malaysian cuisine day, visits to the Library of Congress and the Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. and the publication of the book “A Taste of ASEAN Cuisine,” heard a meeting of the AWC-DC chaired by Nguyen Phuong Lien, spouse of the Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S., on February 28.
On the occasion of the meeting, following Vietnam’s initiative, a fashion show was held, honoring traditional and modern costumes of the 10 ASEAN nations.
Participants were offered a chance to enjoy food of Vietnam and other ASEAN members. They were also introduced to Vietnam’s tourist attractions through banners displayed at the event.
At the AWC-DC meeting, Kay Thi Kyi Wynn, the spouse of the Myanmar Ambassador to the U.S., was elected as the Chair of the association in 2020.
Source: VNA