Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India’s rich history and vibrant culture grabbed the spotlight as the ninth Korea International Tourism Fair kicked off at Ilsan, near Seoul. The Embassy of India in Seoul and the UP Government are jointly participating in the fair held at the Korean International Exhibition Centre.
India’s Ambassador to Korea, Amit Kumar, joined the opening ceremony alongside Chang-su Jeong (Chairman of the Organisation Committee), Dong Hwan Lee (Mayor of Goyang Special City), Oh Who Seock (Vice Governor of Gyeonggi Province) and Min-hyeon Kyeong (President of Kangwon Domin Ilbo & the Korea Local Newspapers Association).
The UP Tourism booth was jointly inaugurated by all the dignitaries as the Indian Ambassador spoke of India’s rich history and vibrant culture. In his remarks, he also highlighted India’s natural beauty and wildlife, along with the country’s incredible diversity of languages, cuisines, clothing, architecture and faiths. “It is often said that whatever a tourist is looking for, can be found in India,” said Kumar. The visitors to the fair were also given deep insights into Uttar Pradesh by the state tourism body.
