United States President Donald Trump has sent his greetings to the Vietnamese people on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year. Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang held phone talks with President Trump on Wednesday, against the backdrop that the two countries’ relationship has been developing on the basis of mutual respect and benefits for the two peoples. The U.S. president extended his greetings to the Vietnamese leaders and people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 16. He also expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome during his state visit to Vietnam and participation in the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November last year. The U.S attaches great importance to its relations with Vietnam and the country’s active role in the region and will continue cooperating with Vietnam in promoting the bilateral comprehensive partnership in the coming time. President Quang congratulated the U.S. government and people … [Read more...] about US President Donald Trump sends Lunar New Year wishes to Vietnamese people
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Ambassadors extend Tet wishes to all of Vietnamese people
Female Ambassadors of New Zealand, Norway, Canada and Switzerland have visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi and wished all Vietnamese people, especially girls and women a cozy traditional Tet and a happy New Year as the Lunar New Year is approaching. Four female ambassadors with the asked scripts bearing wishes for Vietnamese people. Photo from the video clipIn a video clip lately shared by the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi, Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone said that women is the foundation of a family and a country and strong and happy women are able to create a strong and happy society.The Ambassador held that as Vietnam is preparing for the traditional Tet, she wishes Vietnamese people, especially responsible women who are firm rear of families, a happy and prosperous New Year.Emphasizing that women’s equal engagement in economics, and politics is a key to a better future for all people, Norwegian Ambassador Siren Gjerme Eriksen hoped that 2018 would see more … [Read more...] about Ambassadors extend Tet wishes to all of Vietnamese people
Lunar New Year Festival – Traditional festival of Vietnamese people
(TITC) - Lunar New Year Festival (Tet Nguyen Dan or Tet) is the biggest, most long-standing and popular traditional festival of Vietnamese people. Tet falls from the eve of the last lunar month to the 3rd day of the first lunar month. This is also the time when winter ends and spring, the season of birth of all living things, comes. According to folk belief, Vietnamese farmers also consider Tet as an opportunity to remember the agricultural gods such as Land, Rain, Thunder, Water, etc. At the same time, Tet is also an occasion for families, relatives, friends to gather, visit, wish each other and pay respect to ancestors and grandparents. Depending on the regions or the religious concepts of the Vietnamese, customs of Tet in often have some differences. But in general, the traditional customs of Tet are divided into three periods, including Year End, New Year’s Eve and New Year. Each period has different preparations, rituals and … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival – Traditional festival of Vietnamese people
Female foreign ambassadors give Tet wishes to Vietnamese people
In a video clip lately shared by the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi, Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone said that women is the foundation of a family and a country and strong and happy women are able to create a strong and happy society. Four female ambassadors with the asked scripts bearing wishes for Vietnamese people. Photo from the video clip The Ambassador held that as Vietnam is preparing for the traditional Tet, she wishes Vietnamese people, especially responsible women who are firm rear of families, a happy and prosperous New Year. Emphasizing that women’s equal engagement in economics, and politics is a key to a better future for all people, Norwegian Ambassador Siren Gjerme Eriksen hoped that 2018 would see more opportunities for women and girls. Meanwhile, wishing a prosperous New Year for Vietnam and its people, especially wonderful Vietnamese women, Swiss Ambassador Beatrice Maser stressed that Vietnamese women in happiness means a … [Read more...] about Female foreign ambassadors give Tet wishes to Vietnamese people
Yokohama labour union – reliable friend of Vietnamese people
The union, founded in December 1947, organised many meetings opposing the US war in Vietnam, gathering large number of peace lovers in the city. News stories reporting the US air force’s bombing in the north of Vietnam as well as the worldwide movements protesting war in the Southeast Asian country were hung at public places in Yokohama, drawing public interest at that time.From early 1965, the movement against the US war in Vietnam developed strongly. In September 1966, the Labour Union of Yokohama coordinated with trade unions around the globe to protest the US war in Vietnam. Numerous demonstrations took place across the city. Added to this were activities to raise funds to send medicines and essential goods to support Vietnamese people.Morita Kenichi, former President of the Yokohama Labour Union in the 1985-1992 period, was a pioneer in anti-war activities. To prevent the US forces at the North Piece military base in Yokohama from sending military trucks to the south of … [Read more...] about Yokohama labour union – reliable friend of Vietnamese people