APEC 2017: Park featuring APEC economies’ symbols opens in Da Nang
A park featuring symbols of members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) officially opened in Da Nang on November 9 as part of activities of the ongoing APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.
Vietnam's work "Khoi nguyen" (Origin) (Photo : VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - A park featuring symbols ofmembers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) officially opened inthe central city of Da Nang on November 9 as part of activities of the ongoingAPEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.
Addressing the function, Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh said the park is “an effort to expand and deepenunderstanding of APEC, connecting people-to-people and advancing exchange.”
He also expressed hisgratefulness when Vietnam’s call for contributions was responded by alleconomies, who sent selected works of art that showcase the region’s richcultures and contribute to the overall theme of APEC 2017 “Creating newdynamism, fostering a shared future.”
He said he hopes that the park will be “a symbol ofAPEC innovation, vigor and spirit cooperation”, and one of the must-visitattractions for any traveler in Da Nang.
For his part, Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Huynh Duc Tho said, APEC Park is a special project for the people andthe city “since it marks the event of Da Nang’s honour to be the venue for APEC2017 Economic Leaders’ Week and exhibits beautiful art works of membereconomies.
Every art work displayed in the park is special andbeautiful in its own way and presents cultural features of respective membereconomy, he said.
“APEC park is truly a symbol of solidarity andunity among APEC community, where cultural diversity is promoted,” according toTho.
Located to the west of Han River in Hai Chaudistrict, the triangle-shaped park features tiled pathways and pedestrian areaswithin a total area of 752sq.m. The remainder of the 3,000 sq.m site is forplanting trees and grasses, as well as for placing the symbols of APEC's membercountries.-VNA
Vietnam is a proactive member economy with a line-up of initiatives and significant contributions to regional and global cooperation mechanisms like the World Trade Organisation (WTO), APEC and ASEAN.
A series of cultural activities will be held through November in the central city and Hoi An for delegates to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and the APEC Voices of the Future Forum.
APEC’s overarching goal is to promote people– and business-centered development, stated President Dai Quang in his keynote speech delivered at the opening session of the APEC CEO Summit 2017 in Da Nang on Nov 8.
The 29th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) featured three plenary sessions on regional and global economic situation, APEC’s leadership role, and creation of new dynamism for growth.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
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Vietnam's work "Khoi nguyen" (Origin) (Photo : VNA) 
