On the second day of the first lunar month of 2023, the Vietnamese engineers held a wide range of activities to welcome Tet in Highway Barracks, UNISFA and invited their international friends and colleagues at UNISFA to experience the beauty of Vietnamese traditional Tet.
UNISFA Acting Force Commander Brigadier General Abu Syed Mohammod Bakir was among the invited guests.
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Senior Colonel Mac Duc Trong, Head of Vietnamese peacekeeping force at UNISFA, Commanding Officer of the Engineering Company of Vietnam presents the books on General Vo Nguyen Giap to UNISFA Acting Force Commander Brigadier General Abu Syed Mohammod Bakir. (Photo courtesy of Vietnam's Engineering Company Rotation 1) |
During the program, foreign guests watched a documentary film about the historic victories of Vietnamese troops and people in the resistance wars against the French colonialists and U.S. imperialists.
They also enjoyed traditional Tet dishes, such as spring rolls, Chung cakes (square sticky rice cakes), and pork and bamboo shoot soup and were impressed by the unique cuisine culture of Vietnam.
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Watching a documentary film about the historic victories of Vietnamese troops and people in the resistance wars against the French colonialists and U.S. imperialists |
Major General Lein Hussain, a Bangladeshi intelligence officer, spoke highly of the Tet-welcoming program, saying that it was wonderful and significant. “We are warmly welcomed. Watching videos about the history of your country's struggle helps us understand more about Vietnam. The food is also delicious. All the best to you. Happy New Year,” he said.
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Gifts presented to the guests |
On the occasion, the Vietnamese engineering company also presented special gifts to the invited guests. The gifts included a hat which is closely attached to the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, English copies of the books on President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap, Vietnamese coffee and other souvenirs.
Also at the event, folk games, including ‘con’ (small ball made from pieces of colorful cloth stuffed with puffed rice and cotton seeds) throwing, blindman’s buff, tug-of-war were held, bringing a lively and exciting atmosphere to both hosts and guests.
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Playing folk games during the program |
Second Lieutenant Vu Phuong Uyen, a member of the Engineering Company Rotation 1 said that despite difficulties, the company tried its best to ensure a full material and spiritual Tet for its members.
For Non-commissioned Second Lieutenant Le Dieu Hoa from the Level 1 Field Hospital under the Engineering Company Rotation 1, the Tet far from home was meaningful and she had the most memories in her military life. “We are a big family full of joys, warm sentiments, and energy to welcome a new year with new promising victories,” said Hoa.
Translated by Mai Huong