| Opening of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network Conference Lang Son Geopark recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark |
This morning (September 12), the opening ceremony of the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network in Asia-Pacific in 2024 took place in Cao Bang city, Cao Bang province. On the sidelines of the conference was the opening ceremony of the exhibition space displaying products about the culture and people of Cao Bang province, which attracted the attention of many international delegates.
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| Ao dai booth at the exhibition space |
At the event, reporters from the Industry and Trade Newspaper had the opportunity to interview a number of delegates from many international delegations of UNESCO. All delegates gave “winged” compliments to the Conference in particular, and to the country and people of Vietnam in general.
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| A delegate was introduced to the products of the Nung ethnic group, in Quang Hoa district, Ha Lang. |
Mr. Tom Dean, a member of the Australian delegation, affirmed that the Conference was an eye-opening opportunity and a visual delight. Mr. Tom Dean shared that Vietnamese culture to him is extremely wonderful, colorful and full of affection.
“The conference was wonderfully organized, the food was delicious and the people were extremely friendly,” said Brustian, a member of the Thai delegation of French and Moroccan descent. He was impressed by the traditional Vietnamese pastries.
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| Mr. Brustian, a member of the Thai delegation, was introduced to green tea products. |
At the stall, Mr. Brustian was also introduced to green tea products by the seller. As a tea lover, he bought the product as a gift for his friends and relatives.
Mr. Artusia, a member of the Portuguese delegation, said that the Conference was a great and successful effort from the organizers. As a member of the UNESCO Scientific Council, he highly appreciated the practical value of the specimens that Vietnam sent, thanks to which the Geopark Network can develop and grow stronger.
Sharing his thoughts about Vietnam, Mr. Artusia said: “Vietnam is a great country. This is my fourth time here. Vietnamese people are also wonderful, they know how to give, they know how to receive. When I am in Vietnam, I feel like I am at home.”
Mr. Artusia also expressed his joy when receiving a gift of a box of San Tuyet tea. He was very eager to enjoy the tea when he returned home, because it would be a gift that reminded him of Vietnam.
Ms. Joanna Wilson, a member of the delegation of Hinne Kashioshidai Geopark of Japan, shared that the Conference was a great opportunity for her delegation to learn from experience and make friends from around the world. This was also the second time Ms. Joanna Wilson had come to Vietnam and for her, Vietnam is a wonderful country.
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| Ms. Joanna Wilson, a member of the Japanese delegation, was very excited to receive a gift from the representative of Dong Van Geopark. |
As a partner of Dong Van Geopark, Joanna Wilson was very excited to receive gifts of tea, coffee and a brocade bag. According to Joanna, these gifts are special in their own way and are evidence of the friendship between the two Geoparks in general, and between Vietnam and Japan in particular.
Mr. Yudi, a member of the Indonesian delegation, has only been in Vietnam for 1 day, so he has not had the opportunity to learn more about Vietnam. However, he was very impressed by the coffee and is eager to try Vietnamese pho in the coming days.
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| Some booths of the member countries of the Global Geoparks Network |
The opening of the exhibition space is part of a series of activities of the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024. This is an opportunity for Global Geoparks of Vietnam and many countries in the Asia-Pacific region to introduce their unique values and sustainable development potential.
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| Cordyceps products are displayed at a booth. |
The booths introduce OCOP products, traditional craft products, etc., which are a place to gather precious cultural, historical and geological values from famous Geoparks in the region. Each booth is likened to a separate story about the wonders of nature, about the conservation and development efforts of local communities.
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