Vietnam – Korea Culture Days 2011 opened in My Tho City of Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang on October 14 with participation of Oh Jae Hack, Korean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Attending the opening also were representatives from Culture Institute of the Republic of Korea e, the Korean non-government organizations, businesses and volunteers.
The event was jointly held by the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang and the Consulate General of Korea in Ho Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the opening, Tran Kim Mai, Vice Chairwoman of the Tien Giang provincial People’s Committee said the event is an occasion for the local people to gain a better understanding of the special characters of Korea’s culture, economy and society.
It helps to introduce the locality’s images to the Korean country and people, contributing to promoting trade ties, friendship and mutual development cooperation between Korea and Vietnam, Mai stressed.
In the framework of the event, a range of activities including a photo exhibition, goods fair, workshop to promote investment of Korea in Tien Giang province, art performance programs and sporting events will also be organized.
