Vietnam’s cultural shows promote tourism in Israel
The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel and Vietravel tour operator co-hosted cultural shows named “Vietnam Night” in Tel Aviv on November 11 – 12 to promote Vietnamese cultural beauty and boost tourism.
Cultural shows named "Vietnam Night" are hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam and Vietravel to promote tourism in Israel. (Photo: VNA)
Tel Aviv (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel and Vietravel touroperator co-hosted cultural shows named “Vietnam Night” in Tel Aviv on November11 – 12 to promote Vietnamese cultural beauty and boost tourism.
The two shows,one held at Crowne Plaza, the other at the embassy, featured Vietnamesetraditional music performances by artists from Ho Chi Minh City and screeningof videos on Vietnamesepopular destinations, such as Hanoi, Hoi An Ancient Town, Ha Long Bay, Sapa andHa Giang. They attracted both Israeli audience and Vietnamese people living inthe country.
Speaking atthe events, Vietnamese Ambassador Do Minh Hung said he expects the two showswill give local audience a glance into Vietnamese culture and more Israeli visitors will know about Vietnam.
Tourism hasbecome one of the key economic sectors in Vietnam, Hung said. Last year, thecountry welcomed about 25,000 Israeli tourist arrivals, which are likely to reach36,000 at the end of 2019, he added.
The embassyhas prioritised accelerating people-to-people exchanges, cultural cooperationand tourism connectivity between the Vietnam and Israel, the diplomat noted. Ithas worked with local competent authorities and travel firms and received theirsupport to boost tourism and to launch direct flights between the twocountries./.
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Cultural shows named "Vietnam Night" are hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam and Vietravel to promote tourism in Israel. (Photo: VNA)
