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Foreign students eager to experience Tet traditions

As local Vietnamese people eagerly await the upcoming Tet (or Lunar New Year) festival as a time for family gatherings, many expatriates in the country are also looking forward to experiencing such a major traditional festival of Vietnam.

Pursuing a major in Vietnamese studies for a year, this is the first time Vladimir has experienced Tet holiday in Vietnam.

Most local students share the same feeling of excitement when they get to enjoy the distinctive cultural traits of Tet holiday in Vietnam, such as making chung cake, wrapping spring rolls, and playing folk games. These young expats are also introducing their countries’ special performances to entertain each other with.

Cultural exchanges such as these offer expats a chance to gather together and get the most out of the country they currently live in.

With the Tet celebrations held by Hanoi University this year, expats can enjoy a warm and cozy atmosphere in this home away from home during Vietnam’s most treasured time of year. 
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Religious freedom must not be separated from civic responsibility

Religious freedom must not be separated from civic responsibility

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly rejected what it calls “unobjective and inaccurate” claims in various reports. Most recently on March 4, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its 2025 Annual Report on international religious freedom, which gave biased allegations about the religious situation in Vietnam.

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