Warmth of Nghe Tinh compatriots in Leipzig - Federal Republic of Germany

(Baonghean.vn) - "The road to Nghe An is winding, the mountains and waters are green like a picture". That song resonates forever in people's hearts to praise a region of charming mountains and waters, mountains, rivers, forests, and seas intertwined to create a fascinating beauty that captivates people's hearts and leaves a deep impression on anyone who has ever passed through. This is the feeling of the people of Nghe An in the distant land of Germany.

Nghe An-Ha Tinh, to the East is the vast ocean, to the West are the mountains and forests, with breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The land of the Earth's spirit and outstanding people, the land of talented children, outstanding literature and poetry echoing in the mountains and rivers. But that land full of natural disasters and floods has also pushed many children to wander around to earn a living in foreign lands. But then, whenever people have free time, they come back together to remember a beloved homeland.

Nearly 300 members of the Nghe Tinh Association families in Leipzig and surrounding areas attended the meeting.

Recently, in the cozy space of Anh Binh Minh restaurant in Leipzig - Federal Republic of Germany, nearly 300 members of the Nghe Tinh Association families in Leipzig and surrounding areas and invited guests representing regions of Vietnam gathered here, to celebrate and share with each other the thoughts and feelings of children far away, deeply missing their homeland.

People's Artist Thanh Hoa performs at the meeting

After the opening choir performed by People's Artist Thanh Hoa and the choir of Hanoi Youth Theater and community singers, Mr. Hoang Van Thanh - Chairman of the Nghe Tinh Association in Leipzig and surrounding areas, on behalf of the Executive Committee, thanked the distinguished guests, sponsors, and all the people who attended and contributed to the Association's activities.

The Nghe Tinh Association in Leipzig and its vicinity is one of the Vietnamese organizations with a very tight structure, unified from bottom to top and strong in all aspects. In recent years, the Executive Committee has done a lot to help the association develop strongly and gain the support of the community.

The songs full of love for the homeland were warmly received by all the compatriots and friends. Everyone sang along to the familiar melodies that have long been deeply ingrained in the soul of every Vietnamese person. Especially singer Anh Tuyet with her voice full of Nghe Tinh hometown and her love songs for the homeland in the meeting created a warm and close atmosphere for all the participants. The songs praising Mother, homeland, and country were excitedly sung. Through our lens, there were many bright smiles on the faces of the participants.

Awarding certificates of merit from the Association to 16 children with high academic achievements

Promoting the tradition of studiousness of Nghe Tinh homeland, with the close attention of families and the Executive Committee of the Association, it has contributed to timely encouragement, helping the children of the Association members always have the awareness of competing in studying, becoming good children and good students of their families and schools. The certificates of merit and gifts from the Association for 16 children with high academic achievements have brought joy and pride to the children and their families. Especially here, there are children with very high academic achievements such as Hoang Luu Anh with a total score of 1.0 or Le Thi Anna with a score of 1.3.

Wishing the Nghe Tinh Association to grow stronger and stronger, promoting the fine traditions of the homeland, always "standing shoulder to shoulder" with the community, contributing to building a strong Vietnamese community in Leipzig as well as in the Federal Republic of Germany" - that is the congratulation of Mr. Bui Quang Huy - Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Leipzig city on behalf of the guests sent to the Nghe Tinh people on the happy meeting day.

Nghe Tinh compatriots take souvenir photo

The night was late, but the hall was still bustling and noisy, everyone seemed to forget that time was passing quickly. The fellow countrymen of Nghe Tinh, because of their lives being far apart, now felt closer than ever in the warm love of their homeland. Along with that were the melodies of the Vi Dam folk songs that seemed to hold back the feet of those leaving, as if forever reminding them of the distant land of Nghe Tinh filled with human love. The lyrics were like a thread of love connecting the children of Nghe Tinh with their friends, warming the Vietnamese souls in the cool autumn winds of Europe...

Many people confided that they were especially excited to come to the hometown gathering to hear the familiar voices and dialects of their hometowns. We also met many families with grandparents and grandchildren coming together for the gathering, shaking hands and greeting each other, chatting about all sorts of things. Perhaps it was all to live in the hometown atmosphere, full of the love of Nghe An people.

Nghe Tinh people, whether staying or leaving, wherever they are, are very affectionate, intelligent, hard-working, and patient. In this joyful moment, they have lived their lives to the fullest with their comrades... Tomorrow, they will return to their familiar daily work with the joy and strength that has been awakened after today's meaningful meeting.

PostDuy An -ImageThanh Hai

Leipzig 05-11-2014