Addressing the event, President of the General Association of Vietnamese in Belgium Huynh Cong My noted his wish that Vietnamese in the country will unite with each other to protect and promote Vietnamese culture, and integrate into the host society.

At the get-together.

Ambassador Vu Anh Quang affirmed the Vietnamese State’s consistent policy of considering the Vietnamese community abroad an integral part of the nation.

Fadila Laanan, the minister in charge of the culture of the French community of Belgium, expressed her delight when joining the celebration and exploring Vietnamese culture.

About 14,000 Vietnamese are living and working across the European country.

Vietnamese community in Canada, Czech Republic celebrates Tet

A get-together was held in Canada on February 2 by the Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS) to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) of Vietnam.

 

Various activities held to celebrate Tet, Party founding anniversary

A range of activities are being held nationwide on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival and the 89th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930-2019)

 

Tet gifts delivered to disadvantaged people nationwide

Gifts are being transferred to disadvantaged people nationwide to support them to enjoy a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) festival which is just around the corner.

 

Traditional Tet food offerings to ancestors

At Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, each ethnic group in Vietnam has its own culinary specialties that reflect the culture of their people and are used as offerings to worship their ancestors.

 

Free rides for workers in Hai Phong, Ha Nam to return home for Tet

Free rides home were given to workers at Nomura industrial park in An Duong district in the northern port city of Hai Phong on February 2 ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

 

Source: VNA