Nghe An holds festivals for Lao and Thai students

Laos’ Bunpimay festival and Thailand’s Songkran festival will be held in the central province of Nghe An from April 13-16 for students from both nations studying at Vinh University.
The festivals are co-organised by Vinh University and the local chapters of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association and the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association.
They feature volleyball tournament and a cultural programme for students to show the traditional ties of friendship between the three countries.
The Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association in the province also grants 8 scholarships, worth VND500,000 each, for outstanding students.
Vinh University currently has a total of 314 Lao and Thai students, topping other universities and colleges in the country.