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Asian festivals celebrated in Hanoi
Vov/Hanoitimes 15:40, 2014/04/09
Representatives of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, and Sri Lankaparticipated in an artprogrammein Hanoi on April 8 to mark the traditional New Year festivals of these countries.

The event was the result of a joint effort of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Hanoi Buddhist Sangha, and the Embassies of the six countries.

Speaking at the function, Dao Van Binh, Chairman of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO), extended New Year wishes to the participating guests and stressed that Hanoi wants deepen solidarity and mutual understanding with people from across the globe, including those in Asia.

Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Panyarak Poolthup thanked VUFO for organising such a significant exchange programme, which he said will help foster traditional friendly ties among Asian countries.

“We are here to honour our friendship and promote cooperation. I strongly believe that our cooperative relations and solidarity will be further enhanced in the future,” he noted.

During the exchange programme, many traditional rituals and festivals were held, including the bathing of Buddha statue, Songkran water festival, and the Holi Festival of Colours.

Visitors to the event also had a chance to enjoy music and dance performances and taste traditional dishes of the six Asian countries.

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