Binh Duong to host Vietnam International Culture and Character Week 2023
VOV.VN - Vietnam International Culture and Character Week, the first of its kind, is scheduled to take place at World Trade Center Binh Duong New City EXPO (WTC EXPO) in the southern province of Binh Duong from September 14 to September 17.
At a press conference held on July 19, Le Van Thai, deputy director of Binh Duong province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said participants would be updated on modern educational trends and entertainment technology during the course of the event.
The function is jointly organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and the World Trade Center Binh Duong New City (WTC Binh Duong New City).
It aims to demonstrate the strategic relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), thereby promoting the creative service industry in Binh Duong province.
More than 120 booths of 60 Korean businesses, Vietnam, and other countries will exhibit products in the fields of education and entertainment.
Furthermore, the Vietnam - Korea Copyright and Iconic Characters Festival 2023 will be held as part of the event, with a contest held to design iconic characters. This will be a platform for young Vietnamese people to show creativity, whilst at the same time helping Korean and Vietnamese businesses to understand the uses of symbolic characters.
The winners during the event will go on to participate in furthermore trade promotion activities, Thai shared.
In addition, Learn & Play Festival 2023 is expected to attract about 10,000 children. They will participate in numerous activities with attractive gifts, helping children explore the world around them.
A wide range of activities will be launched, including a business connection programme, a Kpop contest, an iconic character parade, and cosplay shows.