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The “Vietnamese Tet in Me” contest is divided into four creative categories: photography, painting, video, and literature/poetry. Each category boasts attractive prizes, with a first-place prize of €500, two second-place prizes of €300 each, and three third-place prizes of €200 each. Additionally, the contest features special awards, including the Excellent Collective Prize and the Audience Choice Award. With a total prize pool expected to reach an impressive €12,000, this competition is an exciting opportunity for creative individuals. Organized by the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe and the Union of Vietnamese Women’s Associations in Europe, this contest aims to strengthen cultural bonds within the community, particularly among younger Vietnamese living abroad. By encouraging expressions of Vietnamese culture and traditions, especially those surrounding Tet, the holiday that celebrates the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the competition seeks to unite the Vietnamese diaspora ...

According to the parish priest of Saint Martin Church, the decorative water tank corner has been a fixture for over a year, offering a unique and welcoming space for the community. The corner features two tanks: one with filtered water and the other with refreshing iced tea, carefully prepared to ensure the ice melts slowly, providing a longer-lasting cool drink. A recent addition of a miniature display enhances the aesthetic appeal and also serves a functional purpose, helping to maintain the ice for extended periods. Motorcycle taxi drivers find respite from the heat, enjoying a refreshing drink from the charity water tanks shaded by vines outside the church on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hien Anh / Tuoi Tre The water tanks received a post-Lunar New Year makeover, with the roof adorned by winter melon vines, adding a natural and serene touch to the setting. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus, with reusable cups now ...

A heartwarming initiative is bringing smiles and warmth to those in need in Thuan An City, Vietnam. On Phan Chu Trinh Street, in Lai Thieu Ward, a unique kitchen has opened its doors, offering a haven of love and compassion. This “Kitchen of Love” welcomes the disadvantaged, the elderly, poor children, and those struggling to make ends meet, such as lottery ticket vendors, low-income employees, and motorbike taxi drivers. With a focus on community and charity, the kitchen provides free, nutritious meals to those who need them most. Xuyen, a 65-year-old motorbike taxi driver, and his wife, who sells lottery tickets, are regular visitors. They shared their gratitude for the kitchen, explaining how it has helped them save money and enjoy delicious, safe meals. The couple is just one of many who benefit from this generous initiative. Xuyen, a friendly motorbike taxi driver, is a familiar face at the Kitchen of Love in Binh Duong Province. His warm smile and kind heart make him a...

The Hanoi Lotus Festival kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony on the Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street. A highlight of the event, the ceremony featured a captivating art show with 1,200 professional and amateur performers on a floating stage, enhanced by underwater light mapping technology—a unique effect celebrating the vibrancy and beauty of the lotus plant. As a first-of-its-kind event, the festival also showcased a range of activities, including OCOP product introductions and exhibits showcasing the culture of northern mountain provinces. Lotus products took center stage, and a workshop on preserving and developing Vietnamese lotus flowers added an educational dimension. The festival presented a holistic experience, connecting attendees with the local community and its traditions. The five-day festival also featured community-led events, such as a record-breaking gathering of 1,000 people donning traditional long dresses adorned with lotus motifs and a mass cycling eve...

The Vietnamese Women’s Association in Hungary, along with the Vietnamese Embassy in Budapest, jointly hosted an award ceremony for a painting contest. This event was organized to coincide with the 49th anniversary of national reunification, taking place from March 2023 through to April 30th. With a shared vision to promote and celebrate Vietnam’s rich culture, its people, and their heritage to an international audience, including the second and third generations of Vietnamese residing in Hungary, the organizers initiated a painting contest. This initiative received an overwhelming response from the community. What made the contest even more remarkable was the high level of participation it attracted. With 364 entries and 87,867 updates on the contest’s Facebook page, it garnered significant attention. The contest also received coverage from multiple Hungarian newspapers, further amplifying its reach and impact. One of the most surprising and delightful outcomes of the contest was ...