Noel, a Frenchman, and his Vietnamese friend Tran Van Chien prepared a Lunar New Year meal on Friday, an activity Noel really enjoys.
“I came to Vietnam to celebrate Tet with my friends for 14 years. I like Tet the atmosphere and the dishes here. I wish everyone a happy new year,” he said.
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Noel (left) says he enjoys Vietnam’s Tet celebrations. Photo of Le Tan |
In the southern resort town of Vung Tau, Sergei Velentinovich, a Russian, and his family took to the streets to view Tet decorations and take commemorative photos on the last day of the lunar new year. They bought a small flower pot, some jam and a Vietnamese sticky rice cake.
Sergey works for Vietsopetro and has lived in Vung Tau for over 12 years. He said Tet It’s a great party, and everyone, especially their Vietnamese colleagues, can’t wait to see it arrive. He was invited by colleagues to Tet holidays and received traditional gifts Tet food. In return, he and his wife also provided signature Russian dishes and invited people to enjoy them. Sergey also prepared “lucky money” envelopes to give to his guests on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
“I hope that during the Year of the Dragon, everyone in Vietnam will be happier and luckier. My family too.”
Russian experts have come to Vung Tau to work in the petrochemical sector over the past 40 years. They mostly live in a five-story apartment complex on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, a place often referred to by locals as the “Russian Village,” where more than 900 people live.
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Sergey Velentinovich, a Russian working in Vung Tau, poses with an ornamental pomelo in the seaside town, February 9, 2024. Photo by Truong Ha |
