Opening Ceremony of the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition in Vinh City.
(Baonghean.vn) - This is an extremely important event, marking the beginning and a milestone in the connection, understanding, and development of cooperative relations between the two localities of Vietnam and South Korea.
On the afternoon of October 27th, at Ho Chi Minh Square (Vinh City), Nghe An province and Gwangju city jointly organized a tourism exhibition.
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Overview of the opening ceremony of the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition at Ho Chi Minh Square, Vinh City. Photo: Thanh Duy |
Representing Nghe An province were Mr. Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Departments of Foreign Affairs; Tourism, Culture and Sports, Industry and Trade; the Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion; the Nghe An Tourism Association and tourism businesses.
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Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea. As part of this collaborative effort, the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding between Nghe An province and Gwangju city took place successfully on the morning of October 27th.
One of the highlights of the cooperation between Nghe An and Gwangju in the coming time is promoting and showcasing the cultural image and boosting tourism cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea in general, and between Nghe An province and Gwangju city in particular.
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Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long delivers the opening speech at the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
As the sixth largest centrally administered city in South Korea, Gwangju is known as the City of Lights and is famous for its unique landscapes, arts and culture, traditional music, delicious national cuisine, and is also a leading city in technology.
If Gwangju is considered the "paradise" of South Korea, a place where tradition and modernity intersect, then Nghe An province, located in the heart of the North Central region, is likened to a "miniature Vietnam," with its convergence of stunning natural landscapes, unique cultural traditions, and long history, possessing great potential for attracting investment, trade, and tourism.
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Visitors view images at the exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
Speaking at the opening of the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition, Vice Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long expressed: “There is a saying that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' Each photograph in today's exhibition space not only simply captures moments but also conveys a message, a story about the history, culture, people, and tourism of each locality.”
Vice Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, Bui Dinh Long, expressed his hope that this event would serve as a bridge to connect the people and authorities of the two localities, fostering closer understanding and mutual respect, so that they can work together towards the future and build a strong and lasting relationship. He wished for the Nghe An - Gwangju cooperation to continue to develop, be effective, extensive, and sustainable.
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Gwangju City Vice Mayor Mun Young Hoon speaks at the opening ceremony of the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
Speaking at the ceremony, Gwangju City Vice Mayor Mun Young Hoon shared his very positive impressions of visiting and working in Nghe An; he thanked the Nghe An government and people for their warm welcome and cooperation with Gwangju City over the past time.
He happily remarked that the signing of memoranda of cooperation between the Gwangju city government and the People's Committee of Nghe An province; and between the Gwangju City Council and the People's Council of Nghe An province was a historic event marking a new stage of development between the two localities; it is even more significant that the cooperative relationship between Gwangju and Nghe An was established this year, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vietnam.
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Leaders of Nghe An province and Gwangju city cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
Introducing the main features of Gwangju City, Mr. Mun Young Hoon expressed his belief that the two localities of South Korea and Vietnam complement each other to promote cooperative relations, especially in the field of tourism; at the same time, he pledged that Gwangju City will strongly support Nghe An to further develop together.
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Leaders of Nghe An province and Gwangju city view images of Gwangju city at the exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
To mark this significant event, considered one of the first building blocks for a solid bridge of cooperation and development between Nghe An and Gwangju in the future, the leaders of Nghe An province and Gwangju city cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Nghe An - Gwangju Tourism Exhibition.
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Leaders and delegates from Gwangju City expressed their admiration upon viewing images of Nghe An province at the exhibition. Photo: Thanh Duy |
The Organizing Committee selected outstanding and vibrant photographs showcasing the history, culture, people, and tourism of both localities, offering viewers the most vivid and authentic glimpse into Nghe An and Gwangju. All of this creates a cultural and tourism exchange between Nghe An and Gwangju, laying the foundation for the development of cooperative and friendly relations between the two provinces in the future.
