On December 18, 2021, at the Sun Stage, EXPO 2020 Dubai complex, the thematic program “ASEAN introduces Vietnam” organized by the Exhibitor and the ASEAN Secretariat in collaboration with the Vietnam Exhibitor was held. took place successfully, with the presence of Mr. Romeo Jr. Abad Arca – Deputy General Representative of ASEAN, Deputy General Representative of Myanmar, Director of Exhibitions Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, representative of the ASEAN Secretariat and a number of Exhibitors in the Asia-Pacific region Positive.
Speaking at the opening of the program, Mr. Romeo Jr. Abad Arca- Deputy General Representative of ASEAN at EXPO 2020 Dubai affirmed that Vietnam is an active, dynamic and responsible member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, making effective and in-depth contributions to the construction process. and develop the ASEAN Community in all areas within the framework of security, political, economic and socio-cultural pillars.
In particular, in 2020, Vietnam has successfully assumed the role of ASEAN Chair, continued to make important contributions to strengthening the strength of the ASEAN Community, strongly promoting its identity and traditions, introducing and promoting the ASEAN Community. spread the country, people and culture of ASEAN countries to international friends. Based on the proposals and recommendations of Vietnam and its member countries, the Regional Leaders adopted the Declaration on ASEAN Digital Tourism and the ASEAN Identity Narrative – important documents guiding the work. introduce and promote the image and identity of ASEAN in the coming time, going into more depth and quality.
Within the framework of the World Expo 2020 Dubai, Mr. Romeo Jr. Abad Arca- Deputy General Representative of ASEAN highly appreciated the support, response and active participation of the Vietnam Exhibitor in the events and activities in the program of ASEAN Day (December 13, 2021), including including the welcoming ceremony for the Secretary-General of ASEAN, the Flag raising ceremony, the parade, the introduction of ASEAN’s excellent art performances, the presentation on ASEAN biodiversity at Al Wasl Square…
At the same time, the success of ASEAN cultural exchange programs and activities within the framework of EXPO 2020 Dubai organized by the Vietnam Exhibition House in collaboration with the Exhibitors of other countries in the region recently, especially especially with Thailand (November 13, 2021), with Malaysia and the Philippines (December 5, 2021), with Cambodia (December 14, 2021), with Indonesia (December 16, 2021). determine the important and leading role of the Vietnam Exhibitor in order to connect and promote the spirit of friendship, solidarity and close cooperation among the Exhibitors of ASEAN countries to strongly promote the image, ASEAN brands to international friends at the World Expo 2020 Dubai – one of the largest events in the world, attracting the attendance of 192 countries on all continents.
Within the framework of the program “ASEAN introduces Vietnam”, the art troupe of the Vietnam National Academy of Music (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) performed traditional Vietnamese musical instruments such as the lute and the lute. gourd, T’rung, K’long put… to introduce traditional musical works of Vietnam and ASEAN countries, contributing to the promotion of diverse ASEAN cultural treasures imbued with identity and image. photos of talented and creative ASEAN people, affirming ASEAN’s image and brand at EXPO 2020 Dubai.
The program attracted the participation and enthusiastic support of a large number of visitors, international tourists, local people and the Vietnamese community and some ASEAN countries living and working in the States. United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In the coming time, the Exhibitor and the ASEAN Secretariat will coordinate with the Exhibitors of Vietnam and other countries in the region to continue exchanging and studying the possibility of coordination and expansion of exchange and cooperation activities. cooperation between ASEAN and its partners at the World Expo 2020 Dubai.