Traditional New Year for Lao students celebrated in Son La

An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA)

The event was organized by the Standing Board of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Young Union Committee of Son La province in coordination with local universities and colleges.

On this occasion, an art performance was organised to help audience better understand the culture, fine traditions, and special close friendship between Vietnam and Laos. A water splashing ceremony and traditional folk games were also held.

On this occasion, the Department of Education and Training, and the provincial Study Encouragement Association awarded certificates of merit to 45 Lao students who had outstanding academic achievements and participated in local youth union activities.

Since 2015, more than 3,000 Lao students have studied in Son La. After graduation, many of them have returned home and became key officials in government agencies, actively contributing to the development of their homeland./.