“Italian house” inaugurated in Hanoi
An Italian house, “Casa Italia,” was inaugurated on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi on April 11, as part of celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Italy diplomatic ties.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Lorenzo Angeloni said that the house will help Vietnamese people understand more about Italian culture, products and style.
It will be a venue for Italian activities in Vietnam such as press conferences, exhibitions and film screenings, he said, adding that the house, which was funded by Italian businesses in Vietnam, will illustrate bilateral friendship.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said events introducing Italy’s culture, country, people, design and cuisine at the house will help connect cultural values and tighten the friendship and solidarity between the two countries.