In New York, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Vietnam hosted the “Community Tet – Homeland Spring 2026” program on January 31 on Roosevelt Island. Despite the winter cold, the event drew a large attendance of overseas Vietnamese as well as American and international friends.
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The youth band of Vietnam’s representative office in New York in a performance at the Tet gathering. |
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the U.N., extended New Year greetings and shared highlights of Vietnam’s socio-economic development over the past year. He noted that despite global and regional uncertainties, Vietnam achieved steady progress in both domestic and foreign affairs, with the success of the 14th National Party Congress further strengthening national confidence and momentum for sustainable development.
The diplomat reaffirmed that overseas Vietnamese, including those in New York and surrounding areas, are an inseparable part of the nation, and encouraged them to maintain their cultural identity, support one another and contribute to the homeland, while also helping deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the U.S.
The event featured a festive Tet atmosphere with traditional dishes and performances showcasing the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s three regions, presented by Vietnamese artists, students and members of the diplomatic community.
Meanwhile, in Dresden, the German state of Sachsen, the Vietnamese community organized a Tet celebration on February 1 under the theme “Spring of Love,” bringing together overseas Vietnamese, local officials and business representatives.
Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany praised the community’s strong spirit of solidarity and its role as a bridge of friendship between Vietnam and Germany. They said such activities not only help younger generations stay connected to their roots, but also introduce Vietnamese cultural values to the local public.
The Dresden program featured traditional music, ao dai performances and folk dances, as well as Vietnamese cuisine such as banh chung, spring rolls and sticky rice, creating a warm and familiar Tet atmosphere for overseas Vietnamese.
Through these community celebrations, Vietnamese traditions and cultural values were shared widely, helping strengthen unity among overseas Vietnamese while promoting Vietnam’s image to international friends during the Tet holiday.
Source: VNA