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Vietnamese embassies celebrate Tet with friends in Laos, Egypt

The Vietnamese embassies in Laos and Egypt on February 2 held gatherings for a joyous anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Vietnamese embassies celebrate Tet with friends in Laos, Egypt ảnh 1At a gathering in Laos (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnamese embassies in Laos and Egypt on February 2 held gatherings for ajoyous anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

InVientiane, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung said as a cherished tradition,each year the Vietnamese community and three Vietnamese Consulate Generals in Laos joinhands in hosting a vibrant year-end party for their closest friends in Laos.

Buildingon the achievements of the past year, he expressed confidence that the arrivalof the Lunar New Year in 2024 would usher in a renewed spirit, bringinginvigorated energy to both Vietnam and Laos.

Lao Deputy Prime Minister Gen. ChansamoneChanyalath conveyed his belief in the enduring strength of the greatfriendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between theParties, States, and people of Laos and Vietnam. He believed in continuedelevation of these ties, ensuring tangible benefits for the citizens of bothnations.

Participants were treated to traditional dishes from Vietnam's Tet holiday and songs extolling the bonds of solidarity and friendshipbetween the two countries.

A similar event also took place in the VietnameseEmbassy in Egypt the same day./.

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