Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken and her family are enjoying a lot of Vietnamese traditions during their first Tet (Lunar New Year) in the country, including “xin chu” ((asking for calligraphy from scholars).
Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions ảnh 1Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken and her family ask for calligraphy in Vietnamese. The tradition of collecting letters has become part of Vietnamese culture whenever the Lunar New Year arrives. (Photo: VNA)
Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions ảnh 2The Norwegian Ambassador asks for “Xanh” (green) calligraphy, which symbolises hope for peace in the world, especially in the context of formidable challenges around the globe. (Photo: VNA)
Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions ảnh 3Through the calligraphy, the Ambassador expects that Vietnam and Norway will see further cooperation in the fields of green economy, the circular economy, and energy transition. (Photo: VNA)
Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions ảnh 4She also asks for “Hanh Phuc” (Happiness) calligraphy to have happiness year-round. (Photo: VNA)
Norwegian Ambassador experiences Vietnamese Tet traditions ảnh 5For Norwegians, the New Year holiday is also a time for family reunions. (Photo: VNA)
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