Vietnam fulfils role as Chair of ASEAN Spouses Circle
The ASEAN Spouses Circle (ASC) and its partners have applauded Vietnam’s successful presidency of the circle in 2024 at a recent meeting held in Washington, D.C.
Members of the ASEAN Spouses Circle in Washington D.C pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)
Washington D.C. (VNA) – The ASEAN Spouses Circle (ASC) and its partners have a♚pplauded Vietnam’s successful presidency of the circle in 2024 at a recent meeting held in Washington, D.C.
The meeting, aimed at reviewing the year’s activities under the leadership of the ASC 2024 Chair – the Vietnamese Spouses Association in Washington, highlighted Vietnam’s outstanding contributions. Members noted that Vietnam successfully fulfilled its responsibilities by organising numerous vibrant and meaningful events, which significantly promoted the cultures of ASEAN member states to the American public and the international community in the DMV area (Washington D.C, Maryland, and Virginia). Among the highlights were the ASEAN Cultural Day and the ASEAN & Friends Bazaar, both of which celebrated the diverse cultural heritage of the ASEAN community.
Tran Thi Bich Van, President of ASC 2024, emphasised that hosting monthly activities, with each ASEAN member country taking turns, aims to introduce the unique cultures of ASEAN member states while also fostering an understanding of American history and culture. This not only strengthens unity and bonds among ASC members but also deepens cultural connections with local communities, she said.
With unanimous agreement from all ASC members, Van handed over the ASC Presidency 2025 to Soo Fen Teng, the spouse of Singaporean Ambassador to the US.
At the year-end gathering, Vietnam also showcased its unique bamboo toothpick art (Boarc), a technique integrating bamboo toothpicks into intricate designs. ASC members enthusiastically joined in by placing the final toothpicks to complete the ASC logo.
The Vietnamese spouses also guided participants how to create lifelike floral decorations on jelly cakes and introduced typical Vietnamese daily meals./.
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The spouse of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Ngo Phuong Ly, met with the Executive Board of the ASEAN Women’s Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) and invited guests in Hanoi on the morning of October 11.
Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) and a Chung cake-making activity were introduced at a recent meeting of the ASEAN Spouses Circle (ASC) held in Washington D.C.
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