On April 12th, 2019, the PPA held a warm ceremony to celebrate students from Laos and Cambodia on the occasion of their Bunpimay or Chol Chnam Thmay festival.
At the ceremony, the Board of Directors of the PPA, leaders of functional departments, representatives of mass organizations and Vietnamese students presented flowers, gifts and congratulated Lao and Cambodian students studying at the PPA.
Senior Colonel, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dac Hoan presented flowers and congratulated Lao and Cambodian students on the occasion of their traditional New Year
Speaking at the ceremony, Senior Colonel, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dac Hoan, Vice President of the PPA sent the best wishes to the people of Laos and Cambodia. He also encouraged the Lao and Cambodian students to overcome difficulties, try to strive in learning, practicing, improving knowledge and cultivating morality in order to contribute to the Cause of protection and construction of their country, as well as promoting relations and friendship among the three countries Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia.
The people of Laos and Cambodia often tie the thread around their wrist to pray for luck and happiness in the traditional New Year
In a joyful and warm atmosphere, with solidarity and friendship, the delegates and the international students participated in Lao and Cambodian ceremonials such as tying the thread to pray for luck, water splashing, etc.
The Lao and Cambodian students carried out the custom of water splashing to wash away bad luck and pray for a good new year
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