A doctor at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases examines blood samples (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - No epidemics broke out during the Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday from February 2-10, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry reported no cases of A/H5N1 or A/H7N9 influenza, as well as no outbreak of infectious diseases. On February 1 and 4, Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi received two cases of severe pneumonia caused by a virus. Test results by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology revealed that the two victims caught influenza A/H1N1 and B at the same time. They are now isolated and receiving treatment. As many as 525 cases of hand, foot and mouth infections were reported, mostly in southern provinces. More than 2,600 people suffered from dengue fever including one death, decreasing 43 per cent compared to the week before Tet. Up to 664 cases of typhus fever were detected in northern and southern provinces. No casualties were … [Read more...] about Diseases under control during Lunar New Year holiday
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International students perceive Vietnamese Lunar New Year
International students felt interesting in the traditional festival of Vietnam. Laotian student, Sisomphone-Wassanasong, who is learning in Ton Duc Thang University said that he has stayed in the country for three years and enjoyed good atmosphere of the special holiday through program for overseas students held by the university. At the festival, students were gathering with lecturers creating warm atmosphere like uniting with my family, Sisomphone-Wassanasong said. Sisomphone-Wassanasong said moreover, on the occasion, he could have traditional cakes of Vietnam like chung cake - rice cake with four-cornered dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in rush or bamboo leaves and boiled and tet cake - Cylindric glutinous rice cake filled with green bean paste and fat pork and receive a red packet. More importantly, people wished him good health and luck in the new year. Laotian student said Vietnamese Tet holiday is like Laotian because it is the time of reuniting with siblings and … [Read more...] about International students perceive Vietnamese Lunar New Year
California state recognizes Lunar New Year
The Hanoitimes - The bill also encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year, the grandest celebration in many Asian countries including Vietnam, was designated a day of special cultural significance in California when Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law on August 26. California state recognizes Lunar New Year. Senate Bill 892, authored by California State Senators Richard Pan and Scott Wiener, officially recognizes Lunar New Year in the state and requires the governor to honor it annually. The bill, proposed in January, also encourages all public schools and educational institutions to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of the Lunar New Year, the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Californians to the state, and hold local festivities and celebrations for the occasion. The passage of this bill … [Read more...] about California state recognizes Lunar New Year
Photo gallery – Reappear some unique customs in celebrating Asian lunar new year – Hanoi Times
On April, 27, Hanoi Union of Friendship Organization (HAUFO) along with five embassies of India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand in Hanoi held a ceremony for Lunar New Year of some Asian countries. The event witnessed the participation of around 200 representatives from HAUFO; Hanoi related agencies; Friendship organizations of Vietnam with India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand; as well as other faces from Business community, embassies... On behalf of Hanoi leaders and people, Chairwoman of HAUFO Nguyen Lan Huong with ardent and warm attitude, wished all the attendants a happy and thriving new year. She hopes that with honest sharing and peaceful people-to-people diplomatic activities of HAUFO, mutual understanding as well as relationship between Vietnam, Hanoi - the capital with other countries, cities would be closer, tighter. Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Prak Nguon Hong thanked the HAUFO for holding this meaningful event, which … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Reappear some unique customs in celebrating Asian lunar new year – Hanoi Times
Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday Nguyen Quy Monday, Feb 26, 2018,22:04 (GMT+7) Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holidayNguyen Quy Visitors admire the unique architecture of the Lady Thien Hau Temple in District 5, HCMC - PHOTOS: HOANG PHONG The first lunar month is the busiest time of year at most pagodas and temples in HCMC as huge throngs of pilgrims are coming there to pray for health, wealth and good luck for the New Lunar Year. For centuries, many Vietnamese have kept the tradition of visiting pagodas during the first days of the lunar calendar to pray for peace and fortune for family. Famous pagodas in District 5 are always crowded with visitors. In particular, Minh Huong Pagoda where Quan Cong, an ancient Chinese historical figure, is worshiped for his loyalty and sincerity and the Lady Thien Hau Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a traditional Chinese … [Read more...] about Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday