Vietnamese and Lao people in Russia share joy of Bunpimay Festival

A delegation from Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, visited and extended greetings to the ambassador, staff, and personnel of the Embassy of Laos in Russia on April 16, on the occasion of Laos’ traditional Bunpimay Festival.
The two ambassadors, their spouses, and staff from the Vietnamese and Lao Embassies in Russia join in the traditional Lamvong dance of Laos. (Photo: XUAN HUNG)
The two ambassadors, their spouses, and staff from the Vietnamese and Lao Embassies in Russia join in the traditional Lamvong dance of Laos. (Photo: XUAN HUNG)

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi presented a bouquet of flowers and conveyed his best wishes to Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy and the staff of the Lao Embassy in the Russian Federation.

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi highly appreciated the close relationship between the two diplomatic missions and expressed his pride in the regular exchanges, cooperation, and interaction among the diplomatic staff of both countries.

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi presents flowers and extends his best wishes to Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy.

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi presents flowers and extends his best wishes to Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy.

The ambassador expressed his belief that in 2025, the Embassy of Laos will continue to work effectively with the Embassy of Vietnam on various tasks and activities in the host country.

Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy sincerely thanked Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy for their congratulations and for sharing the joy of the Lao people on the occasion of the traditional Bunpimay Festival.

For his part, Ambassador Siphandone Oybuabuddy highly appreciated the recent activities of the Vietnamese Embassy and expressed his hope that the two sides will continue to coordinate in organising cultural exchange events, thereby further promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam.

Ambassadors, diplomats, and staff members of the two embassies pose for a commemorative photo.

Ambassadors, diplomats, and staff members of the two embassies pose for a commemorative photo.

In the warm and festive atmosphere of the traditional Bunpimay celebration, the two ambassadors, along with their spouses, diplomats, and staff members of both embassies, enjoyed traditional Lao dishes, joined together in the Lamvong dance, and performed the sacred thread-tying ritual, wishing for a peaceful and joyful New Year.

NDO