Canadian, New Zealand, Norwegian, and Swiss ambassadors to Vietnam have jointly performed a Vietnamese song, sending heartfelt Lunar New Year wishes for the Year of the Snake 2025.

The musical collaboration featured Caroline Beresford, the New Zealand ambassador; Shawn Steil, the Canadian ambassador; Hilde Solbakken, the Norwegian ambassador; and Thomas Gass, the Swiss ambassador; alongside a choir. 

They performed the popular Vietnamese song ‘Nam Qua Da Lam Gi’ (What Have You Done This Year) by songwriter Bui Cong Nam, creating a memorable tribute to Vietnam's Tet celebrations.

The music video features iconic Hanoi landmarks, including Hoan Kiem Lake, blooming peach blossoms, and the vibrant streets filled with the spirit of Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year).

The performance was filmed at the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel, where the ambassadors joined the choir in a warm and harmonious performance, symbolizing connection, friendship, and hope for the new year.

This musical gift symbolizes the growing friendship between Vietnam and these four nations, which have seen significant progress in their bilateral ties over the years.

Vietnam and Canada maintain a comprehensive partnership, with strong bilateral ties, particularly in economic and trade relations.

Marking over 50 years of diplomatic relations since November 25, 1971, Vietnam-Norway relations continue to flourish.

The year 2025 is particularly significant as it commemorates 50 years of Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic ties. 

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to New Zealand in March 2024 bolstered political trust and collaboration in various sectors between the two nations.

Vietnam and Switzerland recently celebrated a diplomatic milestone when the two countries agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership during PM Chinh's meeting with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.

The upgrade took place during PM Chinh’s official visit to Switzerland to attend the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos and engage in bilateral activities in the European country from January 20 to 23.

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