A convivial day dedicated to priests, men and women religious of the three Vietnamese dioceses of Vinh, Ha Tinh and Thanh Hoa who live their apostolic mission or study in Rome.

On Sunday, 16 April 2023, from the chapel of the General House came their melodious songs, capable of conveying great spiritual strength. From the common room one could recognise the delicate fragrances of their typical dishes.

Vietnam, a country with a millenary culture, is today booming, with a young and educated population that faces national and international problems with great determination.

On 16 April 2023, the Vietnamese communities in Italy commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the arrival of Vietnamese people fleeing the war: a painful but still important event, which once again makes us appreciate the strength and courage of those who had to leave their homes and their country to seek a better future.

On 2 April 2023, the Trajan Market in Rome, with the Altar of the Fatherland as a backdrop, was the splendid setting for the ceremony celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy.