Addressing the event on February 2, Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh wished overseas Vietnamese a new year of happiness and prosperity. He informed them of Vietnam’s new developments, thanking them for their sentiments towards the homeland and their contributions to the country’s growth and comprehensive partnership with the US. Also on February 2, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver held a Tet celebration for overseas Vietnamese in the western provinces of Canada. During the celebration, participants were treated to delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisines and special art performances. On February 4, over 400 Vietnamese people living in the United Kingdom gathered with international friends at the Vietnamese Embassy in London to welcome the Year of the Dog. Meanwhile, crowds of Vietnamese expats in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China also gathered for a Tet celebration on February 4. The region is home to over 20,000 Vietnamese workers. The Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in US, UK, and Canada celebrate Tet
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Vietnamese expats in Canada gather for Tet celebration
Earlier, Vietnamese people in Ottawa and Montreal and cities also met on the threshold of the Lunar New Year 2018. Delivering Tet greetings to the participants, Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa underlined significant events for the two countries in 2017. Ao dai (traditional long dress) performance at the event Both sides have enjoyed important breakthroughs in their relations, which were illustrated through the official visits to Vietnam made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne and various visits of officials and local authorities from the two countries, Hoa said. The diplomat affirmed the overseas Vietnamese community is an inseparable part of the nation. The country will create favorable conditions for Vietnamese expatriates, including those in Cadana, to return home and invest, contributing to national development. This was the second time the Vietnamese people in Ottwa, Montreal and Toronto enjoyed art … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Canada gather for Tet celebration
Ha Noi celebrates dance in first international salsa festival
More than 100 salsa dancers from around the world gathered in Hanoi on the night of July 30 to join the country’s first international festival dedicated to this increasingly popular Latin dance. The three-day festival called Linline Salsa Holidays Hanoi 2009 aims to bring world-class talent to train Vietnamese salsa dancers and increase excitement for the dance locally. “This Latin dancing style has been in Vietnam for a few years, and it has became a joy for the ones who love dancing. This dancing environment is improved by the increasing number of people learning salsa. Our purpose is to bring a chance for Vietnamese salsa addicts to learn more about the Latin dance, as well as to improve their dancing skill,” said Nguyen Duc Tung from Apsara Dance Studio, one of the event organisers. Vietnamese salsa fans will have a chance to witness the amazing dancing steps of three famous dancers including Gupson Pierre from Canada, Sharon Parkir from Australia, and Tommy … [Read more...] about Ha Noi celebrates dance in first international salsa festival
Vietnam displays fireworks are on the sky in Canada
(Cinet)- A fireworks team from the central city of Da Nang represents Vietnam to join into the 22nd international fireworks “Honda Celebration of Light 2012” in Vancouver, Canada from July 28-August 4. Participating into the contest are three teams such as Vietnam, Brazil and Italy. The Vietnamese team opened the competition, themed “Honda Celebration of Light 2012” with a 25-minute display, featuring the land and people of Vietnam and Canada, similarities between Da Nang and Vancouver and development cooperation between the two countries.The Danang team kicked off the festival with an exciting debut filled with bright lights, explosions and beautiful music. Some countries will also highlight their heritage with performances by cultural groups on their respective nights from music and dancing to fashion. Besides the jury’s judgments based on creativity, innovation, and soundtrack, the public can also vote for their favorite teams by using the online … [Read more...] about Vietnam displays fireworks are on the sky in Canada
Christmas celebrated across Vietnam
Tran Thanh Duong, a Hanoi citizen, said: “I find the atmosphere, especially around Hoan Kiem Lake and walking streets more bustling. Almost every year, my family enjoys Christmas Eve in this area.”Nguyen Mai Anh from Canada said: “Vietnamese people consider Christmas a time to gather with friends and relatives. In contrast to foreigners, who traditionally prefer to spend Christmas at home, Vietnamese people often go out for the Christmas atmosphere.”Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1 was closed for restoration work but the area from the Cathedral to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and neighboring areas remained a popular gathering place for groups of young people. Christmas Eve was bustling in Nam Dinh province, where people gathered at churches to pray for a happy and peaceful life. Thousands of people in Ninh Binh province flocked to local churches, particularly Phat Diem Church. Entertainment complexes, shopping centers, restaurants, and coffee shops were … [Read more...] about Christmas celebrated across Vietnam
Christmas celebrations in Hanoi
Christmas carols are echoed on the streets filled with festive atmosphere. The capital city’s streets are decorated beautifully with pine trees, reindeers, and Santa Claus. Tran Thanh Duong, a Hanoiian, said “This year, it’s very exciting, particularly in the walking streets around Hoan Kiem Lake. It’s really wonderful. Almost every year, my family and I went out for Christmas celebration.”Nguyen Mai Anh, who has just returned to Vietnam from Canada, told VOV: “Christmas in Vietnam is the time for hanging around with deer friends and relatives. In other countries, people stay home to welcome Christmas and New Year in accordance with Catholic practice. But here in Vietnam, people go out to the streets to enjoy the festive season.” … [Read more...] about Christmas celebrations in Hanoi
The MOCST organized overseas the Art and Culture activities for the 1000-year celebration of Thang Long – Hanoi
(Cinet)- On April 22nd, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued the Decision No 1428/QD-BVHTTDL, approving the plan to organize activities to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi in some overseas places. Accordingly, the Art and Culture activities will be held in several countries, such as: China, Japan, Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, France, Germany, Belgium, Russia, USA, Canada, Mexico and Cuba, Australia. The most outstanding content is the mobile exhibition combination with art performance with the theme of "1000 years of Thang Long - Hanoi." The exhibition focuses introducing: Hanoi image space in the past and present, traditional art programs; multimedia device system to help viewers learning about Hanoi; the exhibits to demonstrate the culture and spirit life of Hanoi people such as: the water puppet art, peddling culture, ancient living appliances, rice paper paintings, Dong Ho paintings, some typical … [Read more...] about The MOCST organized overseas the Art and Culture activities for the 1000-year celebration of Thang Long – Hanoi
Vietnam to join firework festival in Canada
For the first time, the firework team of the central city of Da Nang will represent Vietnam at the Celebration of Light 2012 in Canada. The city’s Vice chair Vo Duy Khuong said on February 16, that the city had received an invitation from the organizing board of the Celebration of Light 2012, and it would send a seven-member team to Canada. This year, the festival will take place on the coast of Vancouver from July 28 to August 4. Vietnam will perform on July 28, followed by Brazil on August 1, and Italy on August 4. Khuong said that the firework team of Da Nang is now preparing for the Da Nang International Firework Festival 2012, which is scheduled on April 29-30. After this event, the team will begin practicing for the festival in Canada. According to the Da Nang People’s Committee, 24 companies have agreed to sponsor the Da Nang International Firework Festival 2012, with total funding of VND27.5 billion (nearly $1.4 million). The Da Nang Department of Culture, … [Read more...] about Vietnam to join firework festival in Canada
Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
The Consulate General of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) held an event on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City to treat visitors to ice skating, hockey lessons, and a hockey match.The free-of-charge event was held in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1867 – 2017).“Hockey is Canada’s winter sport. There are about 2,000 Canadians living in Ho Chi Minh City. Having a skating rink in Vietnam is like having a little piece of home,” Canadian Consul General Kyle Nunas shared with Tuoi Tre News. “We thought: ‘what better way to celebrate?’”.“I think hockey is still very new in Vietnam. I wanted to be here personally to celebrate and increase awareness because it’s a volunteer sport and will take off, succeed when people come to play,” he added.The consul general explained that he was born in Canada and his son plays hockey “so it’s part of … [Read more...] about Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) held an event on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City to treat visitors to ice skating, hockey lessons, and a hockey match. The free-of-charge event was held in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1867 – 2017). “Hockey is Canada’s winter sport. There are about 2,000 Canadians living in Ho Chi Minh City. Having a skating rink in Vietnam is like having a little piece of home,” Canadian Consul General Kyle Nunas shared with Tuoi Tre News. “We thought: ‘what better way to celebrate?’”. “I think hockey is still very new in Vietnam. I wanted to be here personally to celebrate and increase awareness because it’s a volunteer sport and will take off, succeed when people come to play,” he added. The consul general explained that he was born in Canada and his son plays hockey “so it’s … [Read more...] about Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City