The first ever Taiwanese tourism fair in Vietnam opened in Ho Chi Minh City today.
The two-day “Charming Taiwan” is being attended by 12 travel companies from Vietnam and Taiwan who will seek to exchange information.
The highlight will be video clips of Taiwan’s architecture, mountains and hills, Hakka culture, art of tea-drinking, and some popular destinations.
Visitors will have a chance to see traditional dancers performing in elaborate costumes and masks.
Also on show will be handicrafts made by artisans, including painted sugar figures, paper carving, and ocarina, an ancient flute-like wind instrument.
Visitors will get free souvenirs besides refreshments like snacks, tea, and cookies.
Taiwan has a plethora of attractions like health – wellness tourism, rail tour, offshore island, ecotourism, and luxury tours.
At a press conference held in HCMC yesterday to introduce “Charming Taiwan,” Lin We Sung, the head representative of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, said that since countries in the region only know Taiwan as an Asian dragon and not an attractive destination with friendly people, the fair will aim to promote Taiwan to Vietnamese tourists.
“We will offer special discounts and attractive promotions at the exhibition.”
The fair is on at Nowzone Fashion Mall on 235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1.
