German Festival kicks off in Hà Nội

November 03, 2018 - 07:00

The Deutschland-Fest 2018: German Experiences in Hà Nội kicked off yesterday night around the Lý Thái Tổ Statue next to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, with the attendance of German Ambassador to Việt Nam Christian Berger and Hà Nội City’s People’s Committee Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chung.

Cultural party: The Deutschland-Fest 2018: German Experiences in Hà Nội kicked off yesterday in the capital city. — VNS
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — The Deutschland-Fest 2018: German Experiences in Hà Nội kicked off yesterday night around the Lý Thái Tổ Statue next to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, with the attendance of German Ambassador to Việt Nam Christian Berger and Hà Nội City’s People’s Committee Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chung.

The two-day festival will entertain locals and expats with a wide range of activities including Learning about Bundesliga, the Brothers Grimm Beer Festival and a fashion show by the Van Laack Company.

A photo exhibition displaying ten photos on the theme of Buddy Bears (a symbol of Berlin) by Leica and another exhibition featuring photos about the diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Germany will be also held.

Festival goers can also enjoy jazz performances and movies about Germany’s tourism and culture. A pop rock performance by the band Isolation Berlin will be held Saturday.

Germany is one of Hà Nội’s most important partners with nearly 70 investment projects in different fields. Two-way trade between Hà Nội and Germany reaches about US$900 million a year. — VNS

 

 

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