A performance at the event. (Photo: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – The Vietnamese Consulate Generalin Sydney on February 18 held a “Xuan que huong” (Homeland Spring) programme that provided overseas Vietnamese inAustralia an opportunity to experience the Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration in the style of people in three different regions in Vietnam.
At the event, participants enjoyed music of the three regions of the country in a space decorated with pictures of the landscape in the northern, central and southern regions.
Speaking at the event, Consul General of Vietnam in New SouthWales, Queensland and South Australia Nguyen Dang Thang reviewed the country'scomprehensive development achievements in fields from socio-economic topolitics, defence, security and foreign affairs.
He highlighted that the year 2023 marked the two countries’ 50thanniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations with manyhigh-level visits of Party and State leaders, and activities to promotecooperation in science, technology and innovation, trade, investment, andtourism. Overseas Vietnamese people in Australia have actively participated inand supported the organisation of the Consulate General's activities,especially those to preserve Vietnamese culture, including the Vietnameselanguage.
Thang hoped that in 2024, the Consulate General will continue toreceive support and companionship from overseas Vietnamese.
On this occasion, Thang awarded certificates ofmerit to 16 individuals and organisations for their outstanding achievements infields, and their contributions to the work of the Vietnamese community inAustralia./.
