During the exhibition, 2,500 antiques items made of different materials such as terracotta, pottery, wood, stone and brass, characteristics of the Vietnamese dressing culture through Ao dai (traditional long-dress), traditional crafts such as embroidery, flower-making, painting and performances of traditional musica instruments will be introduced.

On this occasion, the Tourism Promotion Department under the Vietnam Administration of Tourism will highlight the sector’ tremendous achievements during the past years, especially in its cooperative relations with the APEC member economies.

*** Another trade exhibition on Vietnam-APEC 2006 is expected to take place in HCM City from November 11-19 with the participation of 200 enterprises from the 21 APEC member economies. The exhibition will provide a good opportunity for enterprises in HCM City to make approaches to the APEC member economies to advertise their trademarks and seek investment opportunities.