Vietnam’s handicrafts, traditional costumes introduced in Bangladesh
Handicraft products and Ao dai (traditional long dress) of Vietnam have been introduced to people of Bangladesh and international friends at the 3rd international craft festival, which was held recently in Dhaka.
A Vietnamese booth at the festival (Source: https://quehuongonline.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Handicraft products andAo dai (traditional long dress) of Vietnam have been introduced to people ofBangladesh and international friends at the 3rd international craftfestival, which was held recently in Dhaka.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh brought to the event handcrafts bearing thecharacteristics of Vietnamese culture such as brocade bags, silk scarves,hand-embroidered pictures, Non la (conical hats), and long dresses for men andwomen.
Especially, the show of Ao dai has surprised and delighted the audience becauseof the similarity between the traditional costumes of Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Md. Manzur Qader, advisor of the Bangladesh Heritage Foundation and member of thefestival’s organising board said the performance of Vietnam’s traditionalcostume at the event is very impressive and has a special appeal to Bangladeshivisitors.
He hoped that there would be more opportunities for people of both countries tobe decked out in each other's traditional costumes.
Addressingthe festival, Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Van Khoa highlighted similarities inculture between the two nations, saying that the culture exchange event likethis will contribute to reinforcing and strengthening the friendship and mutualunderstanding between the countries’ people.
The3rd international craft festival also attracted exhibitors from India,Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Bhutan, and Brazil. It served as a bridgepromoting connection and friendship among countries.-VNA
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A Vietnamese booth at the festival (Source: https://quehuongonline.vn)