Sofia Kukkonen, 30, from Finland told the Vietnam News Agency’s reporter that she is surprised and excited at colourful streets when Tet is drawing near. Sofia, who has been in Vietnam since August 2017 and is now working at the Vin Space Art Studio in Ho Chi Minh City, said this is the first time she has welcomed Vietnam’s traditional New Year. Sofia said she and her friends took a stroll around streets which are now decorated with peach flowers, kumquat and home decorations to capture the Tet holiday in Vietnam, adding that the atmosphere reminds her of the New Year in her homeland. She said she will also visit her Vietnamese friend in the northern province of Thai Binh during the festival. “I want to fully experience Vietnam’s Lunar New Year to get inspirations for my art works,” she said. 32-year-old Luke Basford from the UK said he will travel to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang to experience the Tet holiday of local islanders. Luke, a teacher of the Vietnam-Australia School, said he had opportunities to enjoy the Tet festivals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. He said the atmosphere of preparing for Tet in Vietnam is wonderful. He tried traditional Tet dishes in Hanoi and HCM City, which have unique tastes. This year, he hopes to see Vietnam’s stunning beaches and taste special Vietnamese food in Phu Quoc. “I have chances to taste Vietnam’s traditional dishes during Tet, especially Banh Chung (square sticky rice cake). I am offered this dish… [Read full story]
The function was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the municipal chapter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, attracting representatives of the consulate generals of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, and the countries' expatriates in Ho Chi Minh City. Participants performing a traditional ritual of the New Year festival at the ceremony Sending New Year greetings to the Cambodian, Lao, Myanmar, and Thai peoples, HUFO Chairman Huynh Minh Thien said together with Vietnamese, the people have fought for national independence, promoted national development, and striven for an ASEAN Community of peace, stability, cooperation and…... [read more]
(Cinet)- On February 7, in Hanoi, the Korean Cultural Centre organised a programme entitled “Experience the traditional New Year culture of Korea". The event drew the participation of cultural researchers, food experts from Vietnam and Korea, as well as many Vietnamese young people who love Korean culture. Master Kim Yeong Mi, a Korean food expert introduced the arrangement and process of setting up the traditional altar of Korean people, as well as the rituals and meanings of the various offerings on the altar, in order to help attendees of the event have a better idea of the worshipping rituals of…... [read more]
(Cinet)- On January 19th, Japan’s Traditional New Year Festival 2013 took place in Hanoi by the Youth Union of the Information and Media Technology Institute, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and the Hedspi Nichibu Japanese language club on the occasion of the “Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year 2013”. Vietnamese spectators had an opportunity to learn more about Japan’s traditional New Year festival, the country’s beauty, culture and people through an exhibition, cultural activities and Japanese folk games. One of the key activities of the festival was the Yosakoi festival to welcome New Year with the participation of five Yosakoi teams,…... [read more]
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan and his staff have visited the Lao Embassy to congratulate the embassy’s diplomats and staff on the occasion of their traditional New Year festival, Bun Pi May. Lao friends welcomed the Vietnamese delegation with garlands of flowers, blessings and a “water spraying” ritual. Lao Ambassador to Indonesia Phavanh Nuanthasing thanked his guests for their visit and wishes, bringing luck and joy to the Lao New Year 2560 on the Buddhist calendar. He also lauded the long-standing friendship between the two countries, and hoped that the two embassies in Indonesia would further deepen the…... [read more]
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh and his spouse congratulated Lao Ambassador Mai Sayvongs and his spouse on the occasion of their traditional New Year festival, Bun Pi May, on April 14th. The Vietnamese Ambassador wished the Lao diplomat and his staff a new year of health, happiness and success. The two ambassadors affirmed that they would continue the close cooperation between the two embassies, contributing to strengthening the friendship and solidarity between the two countries, especially in the "Vietnam-Laos Friendship Year", marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Laos; continue to effectively cooperate with…... [read more]
