“Dutch Embassy Staff Don ‘Ao Dai,’ Bringing Color to Hanoi’s Ta Hien Street”

The upcoming Tet, which falls on January 29, holds a unique significance for the Dutch Embassy in Hanoi. For some diplomats, it marks their first-ever celebration in Vietnam, while others are embracing their last Tet before concluding their term in this vibrant country.

Deputy Ambassador Christoph Prommesberger and several embassy staff will be bidding farewell to Vietnam in the summer of 2025. Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, thus becomes an even more memorable occasion for them.

To commemorate their time in Vietnam, Ambassador Van Baar suggested a special way to capture their Tet memories – by donning the elegant ao dai, a traditional Vietnamese garment, much like the local youths during the holiday. Ta Hien Street, renowned for its French-style architecture, stone-paved roads, and vibrant decorations, was chosen as the perfect backdrop for this photoshoot.

Ta Hien is also known for its bustling nightlife, earning the nickname of Hanoi’s ‘street that never sleeps.’ The street’s energetic atmosphere adds to the festive spirit of Tet, with the city transforming into a vibrant park filled with motorbikes and cars adorned with colorful Tet trees and flowers.

Ambassador Kees van Baar shared his love for Vietnamese Tet, especially the festive atmosphere leading up to the holiday. “On New Year’s Eve, I join friends to watch fireworks at West Lake,” he said, continuing, “During Tet, we come together to drink coffee, share meals, and create lasting memories.”

Here are some photos of the Dutch Embassy staff, captured in the heart of Hanoi as they celebrate Tet in style:

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