| Syazwani Hj Rosli in Taiwan |
THE start of the 2016 Asia-Pacific Culture Day saw the participation of around 20 countries from Asia-Pacific, including Brunei. The event was launched last Friday by the Vice-President of Taiwan, Chen Chien-jen, at the Taipei Main Station.
The Brunei Darussalam’s Trade and Tourism Office Taipei set up a booth offering promotions from the Royal Brunei Airlines as well as Brunei’s quality blue shrimp throughout the weekend event.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-President spoke of improving economic and trade relations between Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific nations.
According to him, the event provided an excellent opportunity to enhance cooperation between the participating countries in terms of economy, trade and investment.
Chen stated that the event provided an opportunity for the people of Taiwan to explore and experience the quality of various products offered by the participating countries.
Speaking to the Bulletin, the Acting Representative of the Brunei Darussalam’s Trade and Tourism Office Taipei said that trade between Brunei and Taiwan has been satisfactory and hoped that the event will help enhance bilateral relations and cooperation.
Around 20 countries took part in the 2016 Asia-Pacific Culture Day organised by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Trade), at the Taipei Main Station, Taiwan.
A showcase of Brunei’s blue shrimp at the event.
A group photo at Brunei’s booth. PHOTOS: SYAZWANI HJ ROSLI
Also speaking at the event was Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, David Lee, who emphasised that this year’s Asia-Pacific Culture Day features numerous booths set up by the diplomatic missions of the Asia-Pacific nations, showcasing music, dance, art and cuisine.
“The Asia-Pacific Culture Day highlights Taiwan’s appreciation of different cultures. It also demonstrates that Asia-Pacific cultures have blended into the lives of the Taiwanese people,” he said.
“Thanks to globalisation, exchanges between countries such as in culture are growing in both number and importance. Such exchanges enrich our cultures, foster mutual understanding, reduces friction between people and nations, and move us closer to realising a true global village.”
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