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
Hanoi prepares for Lunar New Year firework displays
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi will host a dragon boat racing festival period 2019 – 2021 after Lunar New Year. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has tasked the city’s military's High Command to work with Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports for the plan of firework performances on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2019. Hanoi's briefing meeting for the fourth quarter of 2018. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Hanoi normally holds 30 fireworks shows across the city yearly, with five big ones at Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden, Van Quan Lake and My Dinh National Stadium. Meanwhile the capital's remaining 25 districts and towns each has a small fireworks show. In addition, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has requested the the municipal Department for Foreign Affairs to support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the preparation of “Homeland Spring”, a new-year show dedicated to … [Read more...] about Hanoi prepares for Lunar New Year firework displays
Tet, Lunar New Year, an official holiday in California
Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian and Pacific Islanders around the world. Photo by Reuters/Stringer Senate Bill 892, proposed by California Senators Richard Pan and Scott Wiener, officially recognizes the Lunar New Year, known as Tet in Vietnam, and requires the Governor to honor the festival annually. According to the bill, all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises recognizing the traditions and cultural significance of Lunar New Year, the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Californians to the state, and any local festivities and celebrations of the occasion. “The passage of this bill recognizes the rich history of one of the most celebrated events worldwide, and demonstrates to the API community in our state, that we are all part of the California family,” Pan said at a recent news conference in front of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. API communities have been a valuable part in the … [Read more...] about Tet, Lunar New Year, an official holiday in California
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