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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung provided participants with an overview of the Vietnamese culinary art and acknowledged the contributions made by the Vietnamese community and Vietnamese cuisine in enhancing the diversity of Vancouver’s food scene, as well as Canada’s culinary landscape in general. The diplomat also briefed the audience on the favorable business environment and investment prospects in Vietnam, highlighting the mutual benefits that can be derived from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), of which both Vietnam and Canada are members. At present, the Vietnamese community in Canada comprises approximately 300,000 individuals, with around 21,000 Vietnamese students pursuing their education in the country. This significant population serves as a valuable resource and forms the social foundation for fostering bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in terms of cultural cooper...

Doi pagoda, which is just like the 500-year-old Kh’Leang pagoda, has been designated as a national heritage site for its remarkable architectural artistry. Compared to other Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province, Kh’Leang remains mostly unchanged with minimal renovations. It is situated within a vast garden surrounded by various types of plants as well as palm and plumeria trees. Additionally, Kh’Leang pagoda is home to the Southern Pali Secondary School. Monk Sang No, the abbot of Kh’Leang pagoda and Head of the Executive Board of Soc Trang province’s Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, states, “The pagoda occupies a total area of approximately 3 hectares. The Pali Secondary School covers around 1 hectare. Initially constructed in 1532 with a thatched roof, the pagoda was subsequently expanded and rebuilt using bricks and tiles, resulting in a more spacious structure. Kh’Leang means ‘rice storage’ in Khmer, reflecting its distinctive Khmer architectural style.” The pagoda comprises a main ...