For the first time, the Embassy of Azerbaijan and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Vietnam cooperated with the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism to organize the Novruz Traditional New Year Festival.
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The organizers presented flowers to thank the delegates and partners who accompanied the event. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
The event, which took place on the evening of March 19, was attended by Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizade, Kazakhstani Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh, Vice President of the World BBQ Association Don David, Party Secretary and Principal of Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism Trinh Thi Thu Ha; representatives of departments, ministries, sectors, universities and colleges in Hanoi; international organizations, and close friends of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
In his opening speech, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam said that Novruz is the first event organized by the Embassy this year.
According to him, this festival has many similarities with the traditional Vietnamese New Year such as honoring traditional family values and being grateful to nature.
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| Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizade delivered the opening speech. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
Ambassador Mehdizade emphasized: “In particular, 2024 is the year marking the 65th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, laying the foundation for the good traditional friendship between Vietnam and Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
The Novruz Traditional New Year Festival held at the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism will help to continue creating connections between the young generations of the three countries in particular and the people of the three countries in general.
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| Ms. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Principal of Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism, speaking. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
According to the Ambassador, the event is also a place for old friends, international students, and friends who have lived and worked in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to meet again, chat, and recall past memories.
The Embassy of Azerbaijan and the Embassy of Kazakhstan have considered Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism as a place to place their trust, love and long-term cooperation opportunities.
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| Welcome performance by students of Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
Honored to be the co-organizer, Principal of Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism Trinh Thi Thu Ha affirmed that this event not only promotes the image and traditional cultural beauty of the countries, but also promotes cultural and diplomatic relations between countries to jointly cultivate and develop increasingly strong traditional friendship.
Ms. Trinh Thi Thu Ha shared: “The traditional New Year festival Novruz as well as a series of effective cooperation events in the past time between the Embassy of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Vietnam and the University have opened up new cooperation opportunities in areas such as cultural exchange, introducing and promoting tourism, cuisine; vocational training, exchange of lecturers and students”.
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| A special musical performance by a former Vietnamese student who studied in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
At the program, delegates enjoyed special musical performances performed by Vietnamese alumni who had studied in Azerbaijan and students of Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism.
One of the main activities of the event is the “Novruz Fire” Festival, with the tradition of jumping over fire to remove negative energy.
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| Delegates jumped over the fire together to welcome good luck for a new year filled with happiness. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
Along with that, chef Don David and his colleagues presented guests with special dishes, including a symbolic dinner (including rice, stewed lamb and fruits such as apricots, raisins, nuts) cooked in every home on the traditional New Year's Day Novruz.
As one of the participants of the event, Mr. Dang Dinh Manh, General Director and Head Chef of Manh Catfish Restaurant, expressed his joy at being able to bring Vietnamese cuisine closer to international friends; at the same time becoming a bridge to help connect the friendship between Vietnam and other countries.
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| Delegates enjoy special dishes prepared by culinary experts from Azerbaijan. (Photo: Pham Linh) |
Novruz Bayram is a very important holiday for Azerbaijanis, which dates back to ancient times when people began to cultivate the land and engage in agricultural activities. It is also the time of the Spring Equinox, when the length of day is equal to that of night. Traditionally, “Novruz” means “New Day” – the official holiday falls on Tuesdays in March every year. These are Tuesdays of Earth – Water – Fire – Wind, which are also the four elements that form human life. This year, the festival takes place from March 20-24 in Azerbaijan. |
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