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Vietnamese seas and people are major highlights of a Vietnam
National Day was held at the 2012 Expo in Yeosu, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on
August 6.
The Vietnamese exhibition was divided into four sections introducing the
country’s seas and islands, rice paddies, the wild life of salagane, a precious
bird species, as well as unique, traditional handicrafts.
Another section promoted Vietnamese and Korean tourism, focusing on Ha Long Bay
and Jeju Island, which were voted two of the world’s new seven natural wonders
in 2011.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said Vietnam has actively
supported the RoK in organising the 2012 Expo in Yeosu.
He praised the event’s theme ‘The Living Ocean and Coast,’ saying that it helps
raise public awareness of the great challenges facing marine environmental
protection and dealing with climate change, rising sea levels and diminishing
natural resources.
He said he hopes the event will serve as an international forum for participants
to discover feasible solutions for these issues.
Lee Joon Hee, 2012 Expo General Representative, said Vietnam is a promising
economy in Southeast Asia that is maintaining rapid growth based on its abundant
natural resources and a young, skilled workforce.
He concluded that a bright and prosperous future awaits Vietnam and its people.
The Vietnam National Day is one of a series of events to mark 20 years of
Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties.
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