2024 Friendship Spring Tour: Cultural Experience Day for International Friends
About 400 government officials and representatives of diplomatic mission and international organizations in Vietnam, last weekend went on a friendship spring tour in the outskirts district of Soc Son.
Attending the 2024 friendship spring tour organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO), the Hanoi Department of Tourism in collaboration with Soc Son district on March 9, the foreign ambassadors, their spouses and diplomatic officers at embassies; representatives of international organizations and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Vietnam had the opportunity to experience the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
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| Delegates attend the traditional incense offering ceremony at Soc Temple Complex. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| The Soc Temple Complex – a national special relic site – is the place to worship Phu Dong Thien Vuong - one of the "four immortals" of the Vietnamese people. According to legend, Phu Dong Thien Vuong helped King Hung VI defeat the northern invaders, bringing peace to the country and its people. The Soc Temple Complex was built more than 1,000 years ago. Having gone through many historical ups and downs and restorations, the relic complex still retains its unique architecture and many valuable antiques. Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| Delegates water the bamboo groves at the Soc Temple Complex. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| Delegates enjoy visiting the stalls and listening to the introduction of traditional craft products of Soc Son district - their One Commune One Product (OCOP). Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh (middle) experiences wrapping quids of betel in the shape of a “phoenix’s wing” with local artisans. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| May Thet Htun, Deputy Ambassador of Myanmar to Vietnam, enjoys creating a painting from rice grains for the first time. Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| The activity of making flowers from bamboo attracts many international friends. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| Yonemori Shinsuke, Second Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, personally wrapped banh chung for the first time. He said, "I have enjoyed banh chung and loved its flavor. However, it was not until I made it that I realized that wrapping a cake is not easy. This is truly an interesting experience. Hopefully next time I can wrap banh chung more skillfully and beautifully." Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| Two young tourists attentively learn to wrap banh chung. Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| International and Vietnamese delegates were excited about the banh chung they wrapped. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| International friends explore calligraphy activities... Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| ...and do Cheraw dance. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| Ilza Burchett, Australian freelance visual artist, said, "This is my first time coming to Soc Son. I am very excited to learn about this region, about tourism development activities and logistics services. When tourists come here and experience these things, they will feel more connected to Vietnam. I bought a few bracelets for good luck and as gifts for my family. In the near future, I hope I can bring my family here to travel." Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| Monica Sharma, Director of Hanoi-based Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, shared, "Soc Temple has many rituals similar to temples in India. When I burn incense and pray here, I feel like I am at home. I was also very impressed with the music in the exchange program. The dancers and artists performed wonderfully. The flute performance and bamboo musical instruments were unique and attractive, making me want to dance along." Photo: Ngoc Chau |
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| Within the program framework, the organizing committee congratulates and presents gifts to the female ambassadors and their spouses on the occasion of the 164th anniversary of International Women's Day. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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| Delegates attending the 2024 Spring Friendship Tour take a souvenir photo. Photo: Tuan Viet |
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