On the morning of April 11th, 2025, 20 students from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic currently studying at Khanh Hoa University took part in the traditional Bun Pi May (Lao New Year) and Chol Chnam Thmay (Cambodian New Year) Festival held at Van Duc Pagoda – Nha Trang.

The ceremony was attended by the leaders of various provincial departments and agencies of Khanh Hoa Province, including the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, the Provincial Party Committee’s Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, the Provincial Organizing Committee, and the Department of Foreign Affairs (Office of the Provincial People’s Committee). On behalf of Khanh Hoa University were Ms. Do Thi Thu Hue – Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, and Mr. Le Cong Pha – Deputy Head of the Department of Student Affairs and Communications.

The annual Traditional Festival of Bun Pi May (Laos) and Chol Chnam Thmay (Cambodia) is held to promote cultural exchange and strengthen solidarity and friendship among the peoples of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It also creates opportunities for Lao and Cambodian students studying in Khanh Hoa to meet and connect with one another.

This year’s festival was held safely, respectfully, and meaningfully, featuring activities such as peace prayers, wrist string-tying rituals, Buddha bathing, and water splashing for good luck.

Some images captured during the ceremony: