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The Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Dante Brandi handed over the Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Star of Italy to Le Thi Quynh Trang.

The Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Dante Brandi handed over the Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Star of Italy to Le Thi Quynh Trang (commonly known as Trang Le), the President of Vietnam International Fashion Week in recognition of her great contributions to promoting the relationship between Vietnam and Italy in the fashion field at a ceremony held on April 6.

The Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Star of Italy is one of the two noble medals of the Government of Italy awarded to foreigners who have made huge contributions to the development of friendship and cooperation between Italy and other countries.

During the past time, with the support from the Consulate General of Italy in HCMC, Ms. Trang Le has connected and brought to Vietnam many fashion shows from Italy’s well-known designers such as Antonio Grimaldi, Maison Gattinoni, Renato Balestra or Elisabetta Franchi, etc.

Besides, programs directed by her such as Vietnam's Next Top Model, The Face Vietnam, Vietnam International Fashion Week, etc have also contributed to promoting Italian culture and fashion products.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dante Brandi said “this is not a reward, but an honor. Ms. Trang Le is a role model who has inspired the young generations not only in the fashion industry”.

Some other pictures at the ceremony:

Photo: the World & Vietnam report

Photo: the World & Vietnam report

Photo: the World & Vietnam report

Photo: the World & Vietnam report

Photo: the World & Vietnam report

Earlier, Phan Thanh Binh, Head of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Adolescents and President of the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, was also presented with Italy’s Order of Merit. Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro handed over the honor to Binh at a ceremony held in Hanoi on March 29, with NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong in attendance. Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro handed over the honor to Phan Thanh Binh at a ceremony held in Hanoi on March 29. Photo: VNA Phong, who is also President of the Friendship Parliamentarians’ Organization, said the Order is the Italian State’s recognition of efforts and contributions by Binh and other members of the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, Vietnamplus reported. Binh and his colleagues have significantly contributed to promoting the legislative ties between Vietnam and Italy, thus enhancing the bilateral strategic partnership, especially in culture, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchange, she said.

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