16/04/2024
Scene of Bunpimay Tet of Lao Students
The attendees included Mr. Nguyen Huy Toi – Member of the Executive Committee, Head of the Office of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in Thanh Hoa province; representatives from the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in Thanh Hoa city; representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs of Thanh Hoa province. From Hong Duc University, there were Associate Professor Hoang Thi Mai – Vice Rector of the University; representatives of the leadership of functional departments and organizations; teachers and all Laotian students studying at the university.
The traditional Bunpimay Festival 2024 was organized meticulously and solemnly by the university, with all traditional rituals such as the blessing ceremony, tying of the wrist threads, and water pouring ceremony. During the program, Laos students together reviewed the history of the traditional Tet and introduced the cultural traits of the Lao ethnic groups. They also presented outstanding cultural performances, creating a warm, cozy, and joyful atmosphere. Through these activities, they encouraged each other to always remember the ethnic traditions and experience the warm and festive atmosphere of Tet, reminiscent of celebrations back home.
Associate Professor, PhD. Hoang Thi Mai - Vice Rector of Hong Duc University gave a speech to congratulate Lao Students on the occasion of the traditional Bunpimay festival
Associate Professor, PhD. Hoang Thi Mai - Vice Rector of Hong Duc University, sent her best wishes to all Laos students and their families for a lucky, peaceful, happy, and prosperous New Year. She emphasized that the university always cares deeply for Laos students studying at the university and hoped that they would continue to improve their Vietnamese language skills, diligently study, participate in scientific research, and boldly engage with professors, teachers, and peers to enhance their knowledge and professional skills.
Furthermore, Associate Professor, PhD. Hoang Thi Mai also suggested that the university's Youth Union and Laos Student Union should further strengthen joint activities to contribute to the enhancement and further development of the special friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and steadfast loyalty between the two states in general and between Thanh Hoa province and Houaphanh province in particular.
Associate Professor, PhD. Hoang Thi Mai - Vice Rector of the School presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Lao Students on the occasion of Bumpimay
Mr. Nguyen Huy Toi - Member of the Standing Committee, Chief of Office of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association in Thanh Hoa province presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of Bumpimay
Representative of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Thanh Hoa province presented flowers to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of Bumpimay
Representative of Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Thanh Hoa city presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of Bumpimay
Leaders of the Labor Union, Youth Union, and HDU Student Association presented flowers and gifts to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of Bunpimay
Leaders of departments and faculties gave flowers and gifts to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of Bunpimay
At the ceremony, representatives from the provincial authorities of Thanh Hoa, as well as leaders of the university, departments, and organizations at the university level, presented flowers and meaningful gifts to Laos students. They expressed their wishes that in the new year, Laos students would continue to strive for excellence in their studies and personal development to contribute to the prosperity and strength of Laos.
Delegates attending the Bunpimay of Laos Students
Delegates, teachers and Laos students immersed themselves in the traditional dance on the occasion of Bunpimay
On behalf of all Laos students, Somxai Monphachan, a student from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Hong Duc University, expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to the University Administration and all teachers who have always cared for, supported, encouraged, and provided the best conditions for Laos students to study and develop. He also promised to strictly adhere to the regulations of the Vietnamese government and the university, to continuously study, improve cognitive and reasoning abilities, exchange Vietnamese-Lao cultures, and contribute to the everlasting and enduring friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
Delegates, teachers and Laos students tied each other's wrists to wish for the best luck
The Bunpimay Festival, according to the Buddhist calendar, spans three days (April 14th - 16th in the Gregorian calendar) each year. It is an occasion for the people of Laos to welcome the New Year, pray for favorable weather, abundant harvests, and the well-being of all living beings. On the festival day, Laotian people often gather at temples to make offerings to the Buddha, pray, listen to sermons from monks, perform the Buddha bathing ritual, and pour water on each other's hands as a gesture of blessing. They wish each other the best for the coming year, filled with happiness, luck, and abundance.
Delegates, teachers and Laos students took commemorative photos together