The event celebrated Vietnam Family Day 2025, honoring the enduring cultural values of the Vietnamese family and strengthening the Vietnamese Village community in Washington D.C.

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Children join folk games at the festival.

The festival was held at Rock Creek National Park - a large urban park stretching across the northwest region of the U.S. capital along a branch of the Potomac River.

In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung emphasized that the festival served to preserve and promote the cherished traditions of Vietnamese families within the village community, while fostering solidarity and close bonds. He described it as a vital source of spiritual support for community members living and working in Washington.

With over 130 attendees, the event also provided an opportunity to encourage and reward children of staff members of Vietnamese representative offices in Washington for their academic achievements and personal efforts throughout the year.

The festival took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, creating memorable moments for the families of embassy and agency personnel.

Enthusiasm bubbled over as participants took part in lively traditional games and activities, including tug-of-war, sack races, and mini football. Children further enlivened the day with energetic and spirited cultural performances, adding to the festival’s cheerful and heartfelt ambiance.

Source: VNA