Taking a stroll down memory lane, Mai Hai Lam, a Vietnamese in Poland, said “pho” transcends being a mere dish to part of the national identity. He recalled his old mornings beside a steaming bowl of “pho”, with the fragrant broth conjuring an entire childhood.
Jointly organised by the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe and the Union of Vietnamese Women’s Associations in Europe, the contest aimed to honour the cultural significance of traditional Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) while spreading the love for the homeland and national cultural identity among overseas Vietnamese.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu underscored the significance of the Tet celebration, which helped the overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to reconnect with their roots and honour the nation’s cultural values.
On January 11, Vietnamese people from across Thailand gathered in Bangkok for “Homeland Spring – Lunar New Year 2025”. The event, organised by the Thai-Vietnamese Association of Bangkok and the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, brought together a vibrant community eager to welcome the new year.
The Vietnamese communities in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and New Zealand are ushering in the 2025 Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations that showcase the homeland’s cultural heritage while strengthening bonds with the host nations.
A ceremony was held in Pakse city in the Lao province of Champasak on June 2 to present gifts of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to the Vietnamese communities in the southern provinces of Champasak, Attapeu, Salavanh and Sekong.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach recently had a meeting with representatives from Vietnamese communities in Kiev and Odessa cities, and Cherkasy oblast.
Vietnamese communities abroad have actively joined hands in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the homeland by contributing financial assistance, and medical supplies and equipment, according to Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Luong Thanh Nghi.
Vietnamese communities in many countries are celebrating the traditional New Year (Tet) on lunar calendar, which falls on January 25 this year, with various activities.
A series of activities held by Vietnamese communities in many countries across the world to celebrate the 128th birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
The State of Vietnam considers overseas Vietnamese communities, particularly those in the US, an indispensible part of the nation, said Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh.
