Beautifully carved fruits (Photo: Anh Tuan/VOV-Paris)

The program showcased Vietnam’s traditional long dress (ao dai), unicorn dance, martial arts, and cuisine. Unique Tet products like calligraphy-carved pomelos and watermelons were also displayed.

Ms. Nguyen Duc Diane Thu Dung, APCV President speaks at the event (Photo: Anh Tuan-VOV-Paris)

Nguyen Duc Diane Thu Dung, President of the APCV, said: "I’ve never had a chance to participate in a traditional Tet celebration in Vietnam. Organizing a Tet celebration in Paris allowed us to experience the Tet atmosphere. People dressed up and were excited, which made us, the organizers, very happy."

This year’s program marked the 5th anniversary of the APCV and its new logo of a flying crane, a popular image on the Vietnamese bronze drum. On the occasion, the APCV established an Ao Dai Club.

André Tambouret, who attended the program, said: "The Vietnamese ao dai is very beautiful. You’re fortunate to have such a beautiful gown."

Éric Pliez, mayor of the 20th arrondissement of Paris, addresses the event (Photo: Anh Tuan/VOV-Paris)

Éric Pliez, mayor of the 20th arrondissement of Paris, expressed his joy at celebrating Tet with Vietnamese friends: "As the Lunar New year approaches, I’d like to express my gratitude to the Vietnamese people born here or in Vietnam. You contribute to the dynamism and cultural diversity of the 20th arrondissement. This event demonstrates our openness, cultural diversity, and wish to share."

Since it was established in January 2019, the APCV has created 6 clubs for Vietnamese cuisine, education, tourism, arts, health, and now ao dai to inspire young Vietnamese people in France to learn more about Vietnamese culture.