In his message of congratulations, PM Phuc said the Vietnamese Party and State always pay special attention to ethnic minorities and socio-economic development in their areas. Over the past years, the material and spiritual lives of ethnic groups have improved while the great national unity bloc has been strengthened, he said, adding that together with people nationwide, Khmer monks and people have made important contributions to the common development of the nation. The PM noteed the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has issued Directive No.19-CT/TW dated January 10, 2018 on strengthening work in the Khmer ethnic-inhabited region while the Government issued Resolution No.120/NQ-CP dated November 17, 2017 on the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in response to climate change. The leader hoped that with the support of the Party and State, Khmer monks and people would continue building on the past achievements to contribute to socio-economic development and … [Read more...] about PM congratulates Khmer people on traditional New Year festival
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New Year wishes extended to RCAF’s units
At these meetings, General Luong congratulated the hosts on Cambodia’s socio-economic achievements over the past years and expressed his pleasure at the development of the friendship and cooperation between the Military Region 7 Command and units of the RCAF. General Luong thanked Cambodian localities and units for their active assistance given to Vietnam’s working teams in charge of searching and collecting remains of Vietnamese volunteer troops and specialists who died in Cambodia while doing international services in the country. The the Military Region 7 Command delegation sending New Year greetings to the commands of Military Regions 1, 2 and 4 under the RCAF The Vietnamese general hoped to see strengthened cooperation and realization of programs signed by the Military Region 7 Command’s affiliates and other military regions, military sub-regions and units under the RCAF. On the occasion of Cambodia’s traditional Chol Chnam Thmay New Year … [Read more...] about New Year wishes extended to RCAF’s units
Cambodia enhances security during traditional new year
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on April 3 ordered Government agencies and the armed forces to beef up security during the celebration of the traditional New Year Bunpimay, or Buon Hotnam, which falls on April 14-16. He said that safety for the people must be the most important factor. The Prime Minister also called on people to refrain from splashing water on each other, throwing bags of water on travellers, and using charcoal or powder to paint on others’ faces on the occasion. He said throwing bags of water on each other is not Khmer tradition, adding that the practice is very dangerous and can cause traffic accidents if the bags of water are thrown on those riding motorcycles. Meanwhile, when painting on other faces, some take the chance to rip off others' earrings. The Cambodian PM said the Phnom Penh City Bus Authority would offer free bus services to provinces during April 12-18 in order to facilitate … [Read more...] about Cambodia enhances security during traditional new year
Traditional New Year festival of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand marked
The event was organised by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the municipal chapter of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha, attracting representatives of the consulate generals of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, and the countries’ expatriates in HCM City. According to Le Hoang Minh, deputy director of the international relations unit of the city’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the event enabled the students to exchange and study the history of the Viet Nam-Laos-Cambodia relations, making significant contributions to nurturing the traditional solidarity and fruitful friendship among the youth of the three nations. At the event, typical New Year customs of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand were re-enacted such as bathing the Buddha statue, tying a thread on the wrist, and splashing water. The ceremony also featured songs and dances performed by the countries’ students in HCM City, along with other … [Read more...] about Traditional New Year festival of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand marked
Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Cambodia marked in HCM City
According to Le Hoang Minh, deputy director of the international relations unit of the city’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the event enabled the students to exchange and study the history of the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relations, making significant contributions to nurturing the traditional solidarity and fruitful friendship among the youth of the three nations. A get-together held at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Law (UEL) to celebrate Lao Bun Pi May festival and Cambodian Chol Chnam Thmay festival. (Photo: thanhnien.vn) Art performances, fashion shows, traditional games, and food street display were included at the event. Particularly, the event featured Laos and Cambodia’s rituals like thread tying and water-splashing festival to wish for a year of happiness and prosperity. The Lao and Cambodian students were impressed by the activities organized in Vietnam to mark their traditional festivals. UEL Vice Rector Le Tuan Loc affirmed … [Read more...] about Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Cambodia marked in HCM City