Overseas Vietnamese long for Tet celebrations in homecountry
Every year when Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, overseas Vietnamese from all around the world turn their hearts to the home country and family. This year, however, their New Year plans are a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Earthquake: No Vietnamese casualties reported, Embassy ready to protect citizens
No Vietnamese casualties had been reported following a powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Fukushima on February 13 night, said the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan.
Warm Tet of a Vietnamese American family during pandemic time
Returning Vietnam to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) has become a "Tet ritual" of Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc's family each year. This year, however, they were stuck in the US due to the COVID-19 impact. A slightly different Tet celebration, yet still filled with warm and traditional values, was thrown in the middle of Tennessee state.
A Tet far away from homeland amid Covid-19 pandemic
Outdoor temperature drops to minus degree Celcius, in the twilight, some people are rushing at work while the others are hurrying to return home after the end of a shift. There is no time to prepare worships and Tet banquet.
Lunar New Year 2021: Oversea Vietnamese join hand supporting homeland during pandemic
As Lunar New Year coming close, Vietnamese people who are working and living abroad find themselves in deep homesickness. This year, they may even face greater homesickness because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing many people from going home for Tet.
Vietnamese expats in Japan gather for Tet holiday
"Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Kyushu during Covid-19 period" is the first Tet event to be held for the Vietnamese community in the southwestern provinces of Japan this year.
Diplomatic agencies in Australia, Italy, Russia hold Tet gatherings with overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese diplomatic missions in Australia, Italy, and Russia held gatherings with local Vietnamese communities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival on Sunday.
Overseas Vietnamese get together for Lunar New Year celebrations
Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations have been organized worldwide to help Vietnamese people living abroad enjoy a warm and familiar traditional New Year festival.
Vietnamese-American share positive beliefs about COVID-19 vaccine
Many Americans in general and Vietnamese-born Americans, in particular, are willing to vaccinate, putting their faith in the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei holds Tet gatherings with OVs
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei held gatherings with the representatives of Vietnamese communities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
"Must-visit" Vietnamese pagodas in France in Lunar New Year
Going to the pagoda at the beginning of the Lunar New Year is an indispensable cultural and spiritual practice of Vietnamese. In France, there are many pagodas that are not only familiar with Vietnamese expats but also with French.
Far from home, Vietnamese people welcome Lunar New Year
On February 5-6 , all the staff members of the Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi (India) and families got-together to make Banh Chung (Square Cakes) and Banh Tet (round glutinous rice cake), traditional dishes for the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Vietnamese community in Singapore warmly welcome Tet
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of attendees and festival activities is limited, but the cheerful and warm atmosphere of the Tet Cong Dong event in Singapore was still carried on.
How worldwide overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year?
The covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on overseas Vietnamese's New Year celebrations, yet they still try their best to hold traditional activities to remind their children of their homeland.
Tet holiday atmosphere inside the US Tet market for Vietnamese
The biggest Vietnamese market in U.S state of Georgia is displaying many traditional Tet products, in order to serve the shopping needs of the Vietnamese community in America.
Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai to give Lunar New Year’s Eve’s profit to staff
Popular Dubai restaurant Vietnamese Foodies is continuing its tradition of donating all its profits on Lunar New Year’s Eve to staff.
Sacred Vietnamese pagodas in Thailand for a sense of peace in New Year
Thailand-based Vietnamese pagodas were built by the Vietnamese people as they first moved to Thailand some 200 years ago. Nowadays, they severe as gathering places for overseas Vietnamese to make friends, visit each other, and send their love to their home country.
Overseas Vietnamese in US virtually celebrate Lunar New Year
This marks the first time that the Vietnamese Embassy in the United States has hosted an online programme, attracting the participation of Vietnamese people from over 30 locations, ranging from Hanoi to different states throughout the US.
Deputy FM: 21,384 citizens protected in 2020
Statistics of the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) showed that the number of protected citizens rose to 21,384 in 2020 from just 8,024 in 2017.
Vietnamese workers stranded in Japan due to COVID-19 offered lifeline
Vietnamese nationals living in Japan who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic have been given a chance to find new employment.
