Various activities mark Vietnamese New Year in Russia, Germany
Celebrations for the Lunar New Year (Tet) have created a Tet atmosphere among Vietnamese communities in Russia and Germany, with the festival only a few days away.
Staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia pose for a photo at the Tet celebration on February 12 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Celebrations for the Lunar NewYear (Tet) have created a Tet atmosphere among Vietnamese communities in Russiaand Germany, with the festival only a few days away.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia hosted abanquet at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional complex in Moscow on February 12.The event was attended by representatives of the Russian Ministry of ForeignAffairs, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Economic Development, theRussia-Vietnam Friendship Association, the embassies of ASEAN countries inRussia and a number of Vietnamese people.
Addressing the banquet, Vietnamese AmbassadorNgo Duc Manh reviewed bilateral relations in 2017, affirming he would do his utmostto strengthen the links. He expressed his hope that Russian friends willcontinue contributing to the two countries’ partnership.
He also offered condolences to Russian peopleand bereaved families of the victims of the An-148 aircraft accident onFebruary 11.
Appreciating the ambassador’s condolences,Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Third Asian Department LudmilaVorobyova lauded Vietnam, particularly its role in ASEAN, Asia and the world.She wished Vietnamese people happiness and more success in the New Year.
Also on February 12, Vietnamese people inGermany held a concert in celebration of Tet in Leipzig city. The eventfeatured 19 performances by 12 Vietnamese arts clubs from across Germany.
Vietnamese Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung sent hisbest wishes to the expatriates as well as German people and foreign friends. Hedescribed 2017 as a successful year for Vietnam in terms of economy anddiplomacy.
The diplomat recognised the activities ofVietnamese in the European nation, adding that he hopes they will enhancesolidarity to help promote the two countries’ friendship and cooperation andbuild a prosperous Vietnamese community in Germany.
On February 11, an arts programme was also heldby the Vietnamese Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main city. Consul GeneralNguyen Hong Linh said the event was a gift from artists from the homeland forexpatriates.
Meanwhile, Tet celebrations were also held bythe Vietnamese people associations in Berlin and Halle cities on February 10and 11.-VNA
Vietnamese diplomatic corps in many countries have organised an array of activities for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest festival in a year for Vietnamese.
Vietnamese people in Belgium, South Africa and Japan welcomed the Lunar New Year (Tet) with ceremonies on February 11, with Vietnam’s biggest traditional festival approaching.
Ethnic communities in mountainous areas of the central province of Quang Ngai are preparing offerings and rituals for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration in their own unique style.
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Staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia pose for a photo at the Tet celebration on February 12 (Photo: VNA) 
