(VNF) – The Vietnamese embassy and the Vietnamese Associations in Romania are taking part in the Festival Embassy which was kick started yesterday in the capital city of Romania – Bucarest.

Vietnamese delegates at the opening ceremony (source: The world and Vietnam)

Vietnamese Ambassador to Romania Tran Thanh Cong and leaders of Vietnamese Associations in Romania attended the festival opening ceremony.

Embassies Festival is a cultural exchange program launched by the Romanian Culture and Arts Association (ESCU), aiming to transform Bucharest into a open, multicultural capital.

This year, it brings together the cultural colors from 35 countries across the world.

Vietnam brings to the festival exquisite handicraft (source: The World and Vietnam)

The festival is an opportunity to promote Romania's and other countries' quintessences in culture and arts through film screenings, exhibitions, music and dance performances, workshops, and gastronomy events, among others.

This year marks the first time Vietnam has taken part in the event. The country brings to the festival various local handicraft products and traditional cuisines.

The festival will be concluded on Sunday (Sep 10)./.

( Translated by Phi Yen )