(HBO) - On April 14, Hoa Binh College of Economics and Technology, Hoa Binh College of Engineering and Technology cooperated with the Provincial Youth Union to organize Laos Bunpimay Traditional New Year for the international students and students studying at these two schools. There was the attendance of the leaders from the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs, the Provincial Public Security, Vietnam - Lao Friendship Association and Lao - Thai Friendship Association of Overseas Vietnamese.


The leaders from the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs were giving gifts to congratulate Laos students on the occasion of the traditional New Year.

Bunpimay is a traditional Laos New Year that takes place from April 14-16 every year. On these days, the people splash water to pray for good luck and peace for the whole year.

Currently, there are 58 international students studying in Hoa Binh College of Economics and Technology and Hoa Binh College of Engineering and Technology. In addition to the human resource training, the schools have created the best conditions for the students to study, live and organize many meaningful and practical activities to help them integrate and strengthen Vietnam - Laos friendship and solidarity.

On the occasion of the traditional New Year, the participants and the school gave flowers, sent their best wishes to the students, and welcomed the new year with the traditional ceremony of tying the thread, the cultural and culinary exchanges.

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