Điện Biên Province attends int’l handicrafts fair in India

ĐBP - From February 14 to 17, a delegation from Điện Biên Province, led by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vừ A Bằng, took part in the 38th Surajkund Mela International Handicrafts Fair in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

As part of the Surajkund Fair, the Điện Biên delegation, along with artisans and performers, made a courtesy visit to the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi, India. They also honored President Hồ Chí Minh with an incense and floral offering at G20 Park in New Delhi.

The artisans and performers from Điện Biên participated in cultural exchanges and delivered engaging performances, showcasing Điện Biên’s culture, tourism, and heritage to an international audience. Their performances received high praise from organizers and drew enthusiastic support from local audiences and tourists.

The fair was co-organized by a coalition of ministries this year, including the Ministries of Tourism and Culture, External Affairs, and Textiles, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Haryana.

Reportedly, it draws participants from more than 30 countries, showcasing traditional craftsmanship, textiles, cultural heritage, and cuisine from India and around the world.

Here are photos of the Điện Biên delegation’s activities in India:

The Điện Biên delegation pays tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh with incense and flowers at G20 Park in New Delhi.
Vice Chairman of the Điện Biên Provincial People’s Committee discusses socio-economic development.
Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng presents a gifts to Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Hải, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng signs guestbook at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi.
Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải presents a gift to the Điện Biên delegation.
The Điện Biên delegation joins vibrant street parade in New Delhi.
Thái ethnic artisans showcase unique cultural dance.
Hà Nhì ethnic dance performance captivates audience at the event.
Thái ethnic dance performance at the event.
Mông ethnic dance performance attracts large crowds of locals and tourists.
A Mông ethnic artisan performs traditional khèn dance.
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