500 Vietnamese - Lao students happily celebrate Bunpimay 2018
(Baonghean.vn) - Joining in the atmosphere of welcoming the Bunpimay New Year 2018 of the Lao people, on the afternoon of April 10, 500 Vietnamese - Lao students participated in a series of cultural exchange activities to welcome the new year organized by Nghe An College of Education.
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The hall was packed with students, staff, lecturers and school leaders attending. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |
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Dances imbued with Lao cultural identity were performed by students from both countries. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |
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Within the framework of the program, the "Perfect Couple" Search Contest has truly connected students from Vietnam and Laos. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |
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The New Year celebration was carefully organized with full traditional rituals, helping Lao students to feel close, cozy, and joyful as if they were in their homeland. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |
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Here, delegates and Lao students together held a lucky-praying ceremony, splashed water, tied strings on their wrists and wished each other a healthy and lucky new year. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |
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The program not only helps many Lao students gain more motivation to continuously strive in their studies but also strengthens the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. Photo: Chu Quang Huy |