Lao students in Yen Bai celebrate Bunpimay festival

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Lao students in Yen Bai celebrate Bunpimay festival

Saturday, April 17, 2021

YBO - The provincial People’s Committee on April 15 held a gathering for 113 Lao students in Yen Bai to celebrate Bunpimay, the traditional New Year festival of Laos, and presented gifts to the students on the occasion.

The water splashing practice during Bunpimay festival is intended to wash away bad luck and praise for prosperity and happiness for all in the new year.

In the 2020-2021 academic year, there are 113 Lao students who study in the College of Pedagogy, the College of Vocational Training and the Medical College of Yen Bai.

At the meeting, the Lao students thanked local authorities of Yen Bai to provide best conditions for them to live and study in the locality, and teachers and local students for their support in both daily life and study.

Vice Chairman of the Yen Bai People’s Committee Nguyen Chien Thang presents gifts to Lao students on the occasion of the Bunpimay festival.

"String tying” – a traditional cultural practice of Lao people to wish for a lucky new year.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Chien Thang lauded the academic performance of Lao students, asking the colleges to pay more attention to them and create favourable conditions for them to engage in extracurricular activities.

He noted the need to help the students improve Vietnamese language skills so that they can get deeper understanding of people and culture of Yen Bai and Vietnam in general.

On the occasion of Bunpimay festival, Thang expressed his hope that the Lao students will record high results during their study and succeed in their career.

He also wished for stronger cooperation between Yen Bai and Xayaburi province of Laos, contributing to maintaining and reinforcing the evergreen and long-lasting ties between the two countries.

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