The two ambassadors joined in the Tet (Lunar New
Year) custom of releasing carp on the occasion of the Kitchen Gods Day
(23rd Lunar December).
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On February 1, US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius and partner
Clayton Bond released fish into Huong River in Thua Thien-Hue Province.

The ambassador also prayed for luck for his family and the Vietnamese people.


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Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama also participated in an ancient festival to honour the Kitchen Gods.
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This is the fourteenth time he has celebrated Lunar New Year in Vietnam.
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He released 3 golden fish into Hoan Kiem Lake
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He released 3 golden fish into Hoan Kiem Lake
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After that, the Ambassador visited the flower market in Hang Luoc Street.
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The Ambassador has good knowledge of Vietnamese culture and tradition. He speaks Vietnamese very well.
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This is his 14th Tet in Vietnam.
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Vietnam is now his second homeland.
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He bought two peach blossom trees to decorate his office and home.
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According to Vietnamese legend, they are expected to bring good luck and happiness in the New Year.
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Zing/VOV