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The event is held during the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Locals select plump rice ears as part of the ritual in order to worship the rice’s soul to express respect towards the God of agriculture. This is an occasion in which to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. An indispensable part of the festival is to choose rice and to make green rice flakes. Locals harvest rice after performing the ritual in which they worship the rice’s soul. The festival helps to strengthen solidarity among the community as a whole. Making green rice is part of the festival. A food tray represents the Kho Mu ethnic culture and is an integral part of the important cultural occasion. The tray is meant to symbolize both happiness and wealth. Locals enjoy playing tug of war during the festival. A food tray represents the Kho Mu ethnic culture and is an integral part of the important cultural occasion. Locals enjoy playing tug of war during the festival. The post Kho...

The festival aims to promote friendship and solidarity among Asian countries, as well as between Romania and the participating countries. It provides an opportunity for Romanian people to enhance their understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of Asian countries. The Vietnamese booth attracted numerous visitors, particularly young people, with its display of Nón lá (conical hats) and photographs and paintings showcasing the landscape and culture of Vietnam. Visitors also had the chance to witness Áo Dài (traditional long dress) shows and dances, offering them an insight into Vietnamese women’s traditional attire and its cultural significance. Throughout the festival, the Vietnamese Embassy showcased a variety of traditional dishes such as Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguettes) and Nem (spring rolls), as well as key Vietnamese agricultural products like tea and coffee that are exported. The Vietnamese booth, along with booths from China, Bangladesh, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakista...

The CEPPP is an activity under the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4. Photo: VNA Matsuzawa Tomoko, Director for Defense Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region at the Japanese Ministry of Defense, acknowledged the efforts of Vietnam’s Defense Ministry and the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations as co-chairs of the event, according to the Nhan dan (People) Newspaper. The CEPPP is an activity under the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4, which took place on September 13-21. It brought together nearly 300 experts, trainees, and observers from ADMM-Plus member countries. Tomoko highlighted the close cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in the preparation for CEPPP, ensuring the program’s benefits for all participating members. She stated that the CEPPP has successfully achieved its goal of promoting ...