Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese students in Japan and expatriates in Cambodiatook part in get-togethers to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) onJanuary 15.
In Tokyo,the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Japan (VTSA) held a congress toselect a new executive board and a New Year party, gathering students,representatives from the Vietnam embassy and social organisations and Japanesefriends.
The event featuredmusical performances and Vietnamese food.
Newlyelected president of the VTSA Nguyen Phuong Nhi, a student at Tokyo’sHitotsubashi University, said the celebration aims to bring people closer.
Meanwhile,the gathering of Vietnamese in Cambodia saw the participation of localofficials, Ambassador to the country Thach Du, business people and expatriates.
Speaking atthe event, Chau Van Chi, President of the GeneralAssociation of Vietnamese Cambodians, said despite living away from the motherland,Vietnamese in Cambodia keep traditions from home, particularly traditionalfestivals.
Vietnamese Ambassador toCambodia Thach Du praised the Vietnamese community and urged them to supporteach other and contribute to the growth of Cambodia.-VNA