January 20, 2015 | 21:09 (GMT+7)
Vietnam Days kicked off in Cyprus
Vietnam launched a Cultural Week in Limassol city in the Republic of Cyprus on January 18th, which has since received high praise from international friends...
The program Vietnam Days was launched in Limassol city in the Republic of Cyprus on January 18th, which has since received high praise from international friends.
The event includes a range of activities, such as movie screenings, tourism promotion workshops, a photo exhibition on Vietnam’s islands and sea, and a festival of Vietnamese flavours and cuisine.
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Poster of the program. Photo: Vietnam+ |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Limassol Mayor Andreas said the program will contribute to fostering bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Cyprus.
He also said the city’s administration continues to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community living in Limassol in accordance with law.
The program is the first event of the activities to celebrate 40 years of Vietnam-Cyprus diplomatic relations (1975 - 2015).
Currently, as many as 12,000 Vietnamese expatriates live in Cyprus.
Source: VNA