Hungarian Cultural and Gastronomic Weeks in Ho Chi Minh City
Artist József Terék introduced the traditional Hungarian musical instrument ‘„tárogató’ to the people and visitors of Ho Chi Minh City on December 1. Photo: VNA The Hungarian culture and food festival in Ho Chi Minh City has contributed to tightening the cultural ties between Vietnam and Hungary, thus further boosting the bilateral diplomatic relations, Hungarian Consul General in HCM City Szojka Eva Szilvia has said. Addressing a gala dinner and Hungarian traditional musical instrument concert programme, one of the main events of the festival in the city on December 1 evening, the diplomat said that this is the largest diplomatic event held by the agency this year to popularise heritage and traditions of the central European country. The festival kick-started from November 21 with a training course for young chefs of HCM City, VNA reported. A Hungarian film week from November 25-29 screened five Hungarian movies and animations. Meanwhile, a charity programme took place...