(VOVworld) – Expo Milano 2015, which is taking place in Italy from May 1 to October 31, was introduced to the Vietnamese at an event held in Hanoi by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam on Wednesday. 

The Vietnam Pavilion is themed “Water and Lotus” (photo:travel.com.vn)

The Vietnam Pavilion designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects on the theme “Water and Lotus” was inspired from the lotus ponds that are popular in the Vietnamese countryside. Vietnam and Italy's proposals on sustainable environmental protection are also unveiled at the event.
The universal expo themed “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, which is on-going in Milano, draws 140 countries to showcase the latest technologies and solutions to ensure health, safety, and food for all people but still protect the planet and its balance.