Vietnam promotes tourism in France

16:19 | 27/09/2016 Culture Follow Ven.vn on

A programme with the theme of “Ha Noi – the cradle of cultural heritage” has been held in Paris to introduce Ha Noi’s and Viet Nam’s cultural essence.

At the event, Viet Nam introduced about a screening of a video on the beauty of Viet Nam and its people, followed by performances of Quan Ho folk singing and traditional musical instruments.

Viet Nam introduced about open door policies to lure French and European holidaymakers to Viet Nam including recent visa exemptions for French.

In addition, a variety of tourism products and travel routes were introduced to French visitors. Viet Nam Airlines also announced the recent operation of the top-class Airbus A350 on Ha Noi/Ho Chi Minh City – Paris routes.

Director of France’s Terre d’aventure travel company Didier Cour, appreciated Viet Nam’s visa exemption policy and praised the country as a wonderful culture and cuisine destination.

With advantages in natural landscapes, rich culture, local people’s hospitality and a persity of ethnic groups, Viet Nam promises to be a destination of the future in the global tourism picture.

The event was a chance for Viet Nam to advertise the nation’s images, people, culture and tourist products to the French public as well as for tourism businesses of the two countries to seek cooperation opportunities./.

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