The fair is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote cultural exchange with France, bridge the two countries’ markets and deepen mutual understanding between the two countries’ people. The 860-sqm pavilion of Vietnam features areas for promotion of culture, tourism and trade, a performance stage and a restaurant. Visitors can learn about the country’s distinctive culture through various folk performances, traditional foods and sophisticated handicrafts and souvenirs. It is part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam – France diplomatic ties and the 5th year of the two nations’ Strategic Partnership. The International Fair of Caen is a platform to foster cooperation between Vietnamese localities and Normandie as the two sides expect Phu Tho of Vietnam and Caen of France will soon achieve fruitful cooperation results, contributing to the success of the 11th locality cooperation conference between the two nations to be held in Toulouse in April 2019. –VNA