Vietnamese students in France happy with Tet celebration

Vietnamese students in Rennes, France, celebrated Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 with a recent vibrant cultural event. Hosted by the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Rennes (SVRen), the program marked the beginning of a series of activities for the Vietnamese community in France to welcome the new year.

The event featured traditional songs and dances, performed by the young Vietnamese, uniting the audience in a celebration of the country’s cultural heritage from all three regions.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang praised SVRen's initiative to organize the program, which kicked off the Vietnamese community's celebrations of Tet across France. He highlighted the event’s role in showcasing the beauty of Vietnamese traditions, especially the spirit of family reunion during Tet.

This year's event gathered about 200 participants, including students and others of the Vietnamese community, along with international friends. Activities included cooking traditional dishes, music performances, and folk games.

Founded in 2004, SVRen connects Vietnamese youth in Rennes, offering support to new arrivals, strengthen the Vietnamese community, organize cultural and charitable activities, and introduce the country’s cultural heritage./.