French culture festival attracts hundreds of guests
VOV.VN - Balade en France, a French culture festival, opened in Ly Thai To Statue Square in Hanoi on December 14, enthralling visitors with art performances, a vibrant fair and a sparkling Christmas environment.
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| This is the first event of its kind held in the capital city. The occasion celebrates 45 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France. |
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| Apart from Vietnamese bands such as DaLab, Young Hit Young Beat, and The Link Bank, the culture festival drew the participation of many French bands including The La Bella et la Bête, DJ Ouissam Mokreta and singer Kenijah David. |
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| Dong Lan sang a piece of music written by composer Trinh Cong Son which was translated into French. |
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| Band DaLab perform a number of hit songs on the main stage at the festival. |
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| Large numbers of local people and foreigners took part in the event. |
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| A 6m-high pine tree made from plastic bottles was set up beside the main gate to the festival, aiming to send a message of environmental protection to the public. |
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| Guests record their promises to the Earth, such as limiting their use of nilon bags, plastic cups and bags. |
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| Promises were then folded up and put into a bottle. |
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| The idea is part of an environmental protection project launched by the embassy of France in Hanoi. |
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| The space is decorated to match the streets of Paris, France during Christmas. |
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| Street artists wow visitors. |
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| Young people take photographs in “Little Paris”. |
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| Visitors had the opportunity to taste delicious food and experience French handicraft products across 60 different booths. |
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| Children were excited by the booth containing French cakes. |
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| A French seller talks passionately about wine. |
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| Enjoying the wine during the event |
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