Ethnic people

Tay Ninh (VNA) – Representatives from the People’s Committee, People's Council and Fatherland Front Committee of southwestern Tay Ninh province on April 8 presented gifts to Khmer people in Tan Chau district on the occasion of the ethnic minority group’s Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) festival. In the recent time, local authorities have been following guidelines set by the Party, and policies and laws of the State, especially those related to ethnic affairs, while respecting and guaranteeing people's right to freedom of religion and belief. Socio-economic development programmes and projects implemented in Tay Ninh have brought practical benefits to the Khmer community. Chol Chnam Thmay is one of the most important festivals of the Khmer people. It usually lasts three days and is celebrated primarily in pagodas. The festival demonstrates the Khmer people’s aspirations to move on from the old year and look forward to a … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh officials visit Khmer community on Chol Chnam Thmay festival

Dieu Chinh Cam, head of the Thái ethnic culture preservation club, said, “Ban flowers are representative of the northwestern region. Their origin is explained in a love story about a girl named Ban and a boy named Khum, as well as in other ancient Thái legends.” … [Read more...] about Ban – signature flower of Vietnam’s northwestern mountain region

Countries in our region are striving to mitigate the massive socioeconomic impact of the pandemic, which is also expected to affect the region’s economic health. In its annual Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2020 launched today, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) expects growth in Asia-Pacific developing economies to slow down significantly this year. … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific response to COVID-19 and climate emergency must build a resilient and sustainable future

According to her, venturing into social activities is the way to be part of the foundation of common benefits. “There is no limit preventing us from discovering ourselves. I commit to improvement of education and medical quality towards to enhancing Hanoi people’s lives,” Duong added. “I have responsibility to try my best to maintain the belief of voters in me. It’s not for myself, but for young generations and the women that have been accompanying me.” … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women are creating new values