In Russia, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Ekaterinburg hosted a get-together in Ufa, the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan, during which Consul General Ngo Phuong Nghi said he was happy to celebrate the traditional New Year with Vietnamese people living here.

An art performance during a Tet gathering in Ufa, the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Russian Federation.

He briefed his guests on Vietnam’s outstanding political and economic achievements last year and lauded the strong development of the Vietnamese community in Ufa.

In Berlin, Germany, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu spoke highly of the bilateral relations between the two countries, saying that this year, the two sides will mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and 10th years of the Strategic Partnership.

He hoped that Vietnam and Germany will together foster cooperation in various areas, from economy, politics, education, science-technology and security-defence to tourism and culture, and promote collaboration at multilateral forums.

He also appreciated the contributions made by the overseas Vietnamese to the homeland and the enthusiastic support for the Embassy of Vietnam in Germany in recent times.

The Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa marked the Lunar New Year festival in an event in Pretoria where Ambassador Vu Van Dung said he is confident that the Vietnamese community here will stay united and grow stronger and stronger in the future.

He also looked forward the Vietnamese here organising more practical activities to promote the image of Vietnam and bolster the Vietnam-South Africa relations.

A similar event was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing, China. Addressing the event, Ambassador Pham Sao Mai recognised efforts made by the Vietnamese people in China over recent years, saying he hopes they will always uphold patriotism and do their best to nurture the two countries’ friendship.

The Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS) holds a get-together in Toronto on January 18 to celebrate Tet, Vietnam’s traditional New Year.

The Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS), which gathers Vietnamese expats living in Canada, held a get-together in Toronto on January 18 to celebrate Tet.

The event featured a feast of Vietnamese traditional dishes, such as “banh chung” (square sticky rice cake), “heo quay” (Vietnam’s crispy roast pork) and “che dau xanh” (sweet green bean soup), as well as folk music performances, including lion and “ao dai” (traditional gown) dances, helping relieve the expats’ homesick.

On the occasion, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a letter of greetings to the Vietnamese communities in Canada, saying the holiday offers a wonderful opportunity to recognise the tremendous contributions that Canadians of Vietnamese origin have made to the country. He wished the Vietnamese all over the world best luck and prosperity in the Year of Rat.

Sloong hao singing festival and Highland Spring Market on Tet occasion

(BGO) – The Sloong hao singing festival and Highland Spring Market in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) will be held at district level from February 4-8, 2020 (Lunar January 11-15).

700-year-old Hue village gets colorfully 'incensed' for Tet

For centuries, Thuy Xuan Village residents in ancient town Hue have gotten busy when the Lunar New Year draws close as demand for incense sticks soars.

Hanoi's Old Quarter doused in typical Tet flamboyance

A week before Lunar New Year, the capital city's Old Quarter emanates Tet ambience, its streets bustling with shoppers and markets teeming with flowers and red decor.

Tay Yen Tu yellow apricot supplied to Tet market

(BGO) – After years of cultivation, the hi-tech plantation of Tay Yen Tu yellow apricot in Bieng village, An Lac commune, Son Dong district (Bac Giang province) has supplied the flower to the market on the 2020 Lunar New Year  occasion.  

Tan Yen organizes “Reunion Tet” programme for worker

(BGO) – The Labor Federation in Tan Yen district, Bac Giang province on January 12 held “Reunion Tet” programme, drawing more than 300 officers, trade unionists of the organizations, agencies and enterprises in the district.

Source: NDO/VNA