Lao students in Nghe An joyfully celebrate traditional New Year

On the afternoon of April 12, Vinh University organized welcoming activities.Traditional New Year Bunpimayfor Lao students

Attending the event were Mr. Hoang Duc Cuong - General Secretary of Nghe An Friendship Organization; Representative of Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association; Colonel Dang Hung Ke - Representative of Liaison Committee of Lao volunteer military units and military experts in Nghe An and the presence of more than 500 Lao students studying and researching at Vinh University.

Representatives of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association presented flowers to congratulate overseas students on the occasion of the Traditional New Year. Photo: An Quynh.

At the ceremony, the leaders of Vinh University sent their best wishes to Lao students on the occasion of Lao National Day; hoping that they would study hard, strive to practice and contribute to making their homeland increasingly rich and united, and to building ASEAN into a rich, united and friendly community.

On this occasion, the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An province awarded 5 scholarships to Lao students with excellent achievements.

The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association presents scholarships to international students. Photo: An Quynh.

Previously, Vinh University organized many exciting cultural, sports and exchange activities imbued with the identity of more than 500 Lao students studying at Vinh University.

The lucky thread tying ceremony was held in a very cozy atmosphere. Photo: An Quynh.

Bunpimay Festival (also known as Water Festival) is the traditional New Year of the Lao people, taking place from April 13 to April 16 of the solar calendar every year with many traditional rituals such as: Buddha statue worship, water-splashing, wrist-tying, etc. with the meaning of praying for the rainy season to come, bringing vitality to the country, good crops; every family welcomes a lucky and happy new year.

An Quynh