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Gathering held for Vietnamese women in Netherlands

The Overseas Vietnamese Association in the Netherlands recently held a gathering for Vietnamese women living in the country to celebrate the International Women’s Day (March 8).
Gathering held for Vietnamese women in Netherlands ảnh 1Children from 16 provinces and cities of the Netherlands bring to the event their paintings featuring the beauty of the Vietnamese land (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – The Overseas Vietnamese Association in theNetherlands recently held a gathering for Vietnamese women living in thecountry to celebrate the International Women’s Day (March 8).

Participants had a chance to enjoy Vietnam’s traditionaldishes, and watch an ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese gown) show, a danceperformance with the country's typical conical hats, and a short play.

Children from 16 provinces and cities of the Netherlandsalso brought to the event their paintings featuring the beauty of the Vietnameseland.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Pham Viet Anhencouraged Vietnamese in the European country to always support activities heldby organisations and associations to preserve Vietnamese cultural identities./.
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