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Fourth wall: Delegates from the Indonesian Consulate General in HCM City perform exciting traditional dances during a cultural exchange programme. — VNS Photos Van Dat  | Fusion: Vietnamese models present Singaporean traditional costumes at the event.
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HCM CITY — Representatives and young people from ASEAN countries gathered yesterday at the HCM City Youth's Cultural House to open a cultural exchange week, which runs through September 4. The event will feature several activities that will showcase the cultures and lifestyles of the 10 countries. The week-long event has been organised to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Ha Noi, the 65th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, which falls on September 2.
General consuls to HCM City from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos and others diplomatic agencies will participate in the cultural exchange programme.
Traditional clothes from ASEAN members were introduced at a fashion show during the opening ceremony.
University students from the Lao Students' Association, who are studying in HCM City, and representatives from the Indonesian, the Philippines, and Thai Consulates General performed traditional dances and songs during the event.
Six food stalls were erected to introduce the traditional cuisine of the countries, which allowed guests and participants to taste the variety of dishes from the 10 countries.
A photography exhibit also opened that features photographs from the revolution and development of Viet Nam. The exhibit also highlights the cultures and beautiful sights in ASEAN countries.
A contest was organised to test and inform Vietnamese students about the cultures and history of ASEAN members. Popular folk games from the Southeast Asian countries were also introduced to visitors during the exchange.
A music programme to celebrate the National Day and an event to introduce art works composed by Vietnamese youngsters during the recent trans-Viet Nam composing camps will held later this week. — VNS