The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai was inaugurated at a ceremony held on October 1 at the event’s venue in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) - The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai was inaugurated at a ceremony held on October 1 at the event’s venue in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Spanning an area of 850 sq.m, the pavilion impresses with 800 conical hats hang at the front area, and miniatures of 18 artworks created by renowned Vietnamese contemporary artists.
Themed ‘Distilling the Past, Shaping the Future”, it comprises exhibition zones introducing different sides of Vietnam to international friends.
The front area of the Vietnam Pavilion (Photo: VNA)
Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai demonstrates the Vietnamese Government’s solid commitment and efforts in promoting the country’s images and upholding cultural values and creativity of Vietnamese people.
Visitors can experience Vietnam’s destinations via virtual reality and explore ‘Make-in-Vietnam’ products such as Dragon satellites, sneakers made from discarded coffee grounds and plastic bottles, and ST25 rice variety.
With a history of 170 years, the World Expo is among the world’s oldest and largest events, only after the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. It has provided a platform to showcase the greatest innovations that have shaped the world today. Expo 2020 will continue that tradition with the latest technology from around the globe.
Expo 2020 Dubai will last from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, attracting more than 190 countries and international organisations. It is expected to welcome 25 million visitors./.
The luxury real estate model that includes a marina with high-class facilities has become a symbol of the life of the upper class for years. Many developed countries over the world have made their mark with this special model such as the Marina City in the US, Dubai Marina in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will take part in the World Expo 2020, which is expected to open in Dubai, the UAE in early next month, according to the ASEAN Secretariat.
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The Vietnam Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai (Photo: VNA) 
The front area of the Vietnam Pavilion (Photo: VNA) 
