(VOVworld) - A “Vietnam Week” is taking place in the French province of Seine-Saint-Denis as part of activities to celebrate the 2014 Vietnam Year in France.

An old poster displayed at the exhibition during the event, which was designed by the French Communist Party to demand the US stop the war in Vietnam

 The event, the first of its kind hosted by the locality, promotes the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France and their history of friendship and cooperation.  Addressing the opening ceremony on Monday, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung said the Vietnam Week is a good chance to promote Vietnamese culture and the traditional friendly relations between France and Vietnam.

Within the event’s framework, a number of activities will be organized in various cities in the province, including a photo exhibit, a film screening, meetings, and seminars on contemporary Vietnam and Vietnamese history.