NDO – From September 11 to 13, in Hanoi, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the National Committee for Vietnamese Youth, in coordination with the Asia- Pacific Regional Office of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) organized the Asia -Pacific Francophone Youth Forum 2024.
 |
According to the explanation of the delegates, some territories such as New Caledonia (France), Polynesia (France), Wallis and Futuna (France)... still maintain ancient customs in diplomatic protocol. |
 |
Accordingly, guests will spread out a carpet and display gifts for the host to show their goodwill and desire to make friends. |
 |
Among these gifts, there is a mat similar to Vietnamese sedge mats with the meaning of wishing the host to allow them to travel and live like a family member. |
 |
| In response to the delegates' sentiments, First Secretary of the Central Youth Union and Chairman of the National Committee on Vietnamese Youth Bui Quang Huy performed the ritual of touching the gifts with the meaning of accepting the guests' wishes. |
 |
The atmosphere of the Forum became much more intimate and cozy after the special ceremony brought by international delegates. |
 |
For its part, host Vietnam also gave foreign delegates many meaningful gifts. |
 |
Along with that are colorful folk art performances. |
 |
Delegates enthusiastically interacted and made friends in sideline activities of the Forum. |
 |
For their part, international delegates were also very excited to share their homeland's customs and practices with Vietnamese delegates. |
 |
Immediately afterwards, the Forum delegates entered into working sessions as planned. |
 |
Roundtable discussion program within the framework of the Forum. |
Comment (0)