Vietnam was the focal point of the Chaleroi Tourism Fair 2014.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium was invited to attend the Chaleroi Tourism Fair 2014 in Chaleroi, where major Belgian travel companies promoted popular summer travel programs and destinations.

The Chaleroi Tourism Fair 2014, held from February 20-23 with the theme "Tourism Ideas," was a great opportunity to promote Vietnam's country and culture and boost Belgian tourism in Vietnam.

The opening ceremony of the fair delighted many visitors with a lion dance performance from Vietnam and traditional dances from Laos and Cambodia.

Delegates at the fair

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Van Cawenbergher, President of the Chaleroi Fair, highly appreciated the tourism development potential in Vietnam, with its many beautiful landscapes suitable for various types of tourism and certainly an attractive destination for Belgian tourists.

The opening ceremony of the Vietnamese booth took place on the evening of February 21st, with the participation of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium, Pham Sanh Chau, and leaders of the city of Chaleroi.

Soon after, the Vietnamese booth became the center of attention at the fair thanks to its unique, distinctly Vietnamese decor featuring conical hats, peach blossoms, bamboo, and flowers arranged in bamboo tubes.

Mr. Van Cawenbergher stated that Vietnam participated in this fair in 2010 and achieved great success. Furthermore, Vietnam boasts numerous tourist attractions and delicious cuisine that are sure to please European visitors. Therefore, the fair organizers decided to make Vietnam the focal point of this year's fair to showcase to Belgian visitors and the Francophone community.

During the fair, many cultural activities were organized at the Vietnamese booth, such as enjoying lotus tea, ao dai fashion shows, and demonstrations of making spring rolls. In addition, the exhibition of Vietnamese handicrafts was also a highlight.

According to Dulich.vn