Spring fair brings Vietnamese Tet spirit to France
The Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, in collaboration with Vietnamese community organisations, opened the Lunar New Year Spring Fair in Paris on February 21, attracting a large number of overseas Vietnamese and international visitors.
Speaking at the opening, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai extended new year greetings to the community and expressed confidence in Vietnam’s continued development in 2026.
According to the organisers, the annual event recreates the atmosphere of a traditional Tet holiday, offering a gathering space for the Vietnamese community while promoting national culture to international friends. Activities included banh chung wrapping, traditional music performances, folk games, children’s workshops and a wide range of Vietnamese cuisine.
Visitors also enjoyed lion dances, calligraphy, and cultural performances, including a bilingual student gala and a Tet-themed comedy sketch.
Many French participants expressed their appreciation for the diverse cultural experiences, describing the event as a “mini Vietnam” in Paris.
Held from February 21–22, the Spring Fair served as a cultural bridge, strengthening community ties and helping spread Vietnam’s cultural identity in France.
Russian students interested in learning about Vietnamese Tet culture
The Vietnam Club at the Moscow State Linguistic University (MGLU) of Russia has organised a special course, attracting most of the students of the Vietnamese language from universities in Moscow to discuss about “Tet” (the Lunar New Year) festival.
