Monday, 15/01/2024 16:08 (GMT+7)
A “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) program was organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Seoul on January 14 to bring the warm Tet atmosphere to the Vietnamese community in the country.
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The Homeland Spring program held in RoK (Photo: VNA)
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The event, which is the biggest of its kind after COVID-19 pandemic, was attended by about 500 Vietnamese people in the host country.
Speaking at the event, Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Vietnamese Embassy in RoK Nguyen Viet Anh said that with the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, the Vietnamese community has always helped each other to overcome difficulties and gained many successes in work and life.
He highlighted the solidarity and mutual support of the Vietnamese community to overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, manifesting the fine Vietnamese traditions and creating good impression on the local society.
President of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in the RoK Le Nguyen Minh Phuong shared that this year's event saw the coordination of six Vietnamese associations sponsored by the Vietnamese Embassy, including the Vietnamese association, the Vietnamese students’ association and the Vietnamese women’s association.
Ly Huan, Head of the Ly Hoa Son (Lee Hwasan) clan who are descendants of Ly Long Tuong, a prince of the Ly dynasty ruling Vietnam between the 11th and 13th century, said the “Homeland Spring” program is a highly anticipated event of Overseas Vietnamese, international students and workers who cannot return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.
He also pledged to perform his role in people's diplomacy, actively contributing to the development of economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
At the event, art performances featuring love for the homeland, games and lucky draws brought a joyful atmosphere for the participants./.
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