A ceremony was held in
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 31, to commence Vietnam Culture Week, as
part of efforts to highlight the close friendship between the two
countries.
The Cambodian Minister of Culture and Art,
Phoeurng Sackona, and the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports
and Tourism, Le Khanh Hai, attended the event.
Addressing the
function, both acknowledged the significance of Vietnam Culture Week in
Cambodia. They said it actively boosts mutual understanding and
solidarity between the two nations’ people as well as furthering
Vietnamese-Cambodian cooperation, especially in the field of art and
culture.
During the ceremony, participants enjoyed an exciting
musical and dance performance staged by Vietnamese artists, including
traditional songs in Khmer.
Vietnam Culture Week is taking
place in the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap from August 31
to September 5, featuring concerts and photograph exhibitions on the
land and people of Vietnam.-VNA