This 2024 Giap Thin Lunar New Year is our first traditional New Year to be "officially recognized" in the international arena when on December 22, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 78/245, recognizing the significance of Lunar New Year as a celebration in many member countries.
This is a historic milestone, not only for the countries officially celebrating Lunar New Year but also for the nearly 2 billion people around the world celebrating Lunar New Year.
And the first credit goes to 12 countries, of which Vietnam, as one of the 12 countries in the region that participated in the campaign to pass the Resolution, played an important role in the world's recognition and respect for this special holiday.
On the United Nations side, according to Ms. Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, “By recognizing Lunar New Year as a public holiday, we honor the cultural diversity of United Nations members. Embracing the richness of cultures and traditions will also enhance understanding and cooperation among countries.”
In fact, Tet Nguyen Dan in Vietnam is not just a normal holiday. Tet Nguyen Dan is the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese people, containing many sacred, noble values, and profound meanings. It is the transition point between the old year and the new year, between a cycle of the earth and sky, all things and plants; the connection in the community, clan and family...
However, in recent years, there have been many opinions, many of which have been "persistent" from year to year in the name of progress, suggesting that Vietnam should cancel the "celebration" of Lunar New Year. It is advisable to combine the two holidays, the Solar New Year and Lunar New Year, into one to "increase labor productivity", avoid inertia due to prolonged work breaks; avoid waste, waste of money, effort...
Fortunately, these “persistent” proposals are still in the minority. And the evidence of the vitality starting from the Year of the Dragon 2024 is also supported by the United Nations with a Resolution of recognition as cited.
Notably, UN Resolution 78/245 also pays attention to the “status” of the majority of workers who are earning money when calling on UN agencies, especially headquarters and representative offices in countries celebrating Lunar New Year, to limit meeting arrangements and pay attention to future work schedules.
As Pauline Tamesis says, “Accepting cultural diversity is not just about acknowledging special days, but also requires us to integrate this element into our daily activities and policies.
For example, the United Nations will promote inclusion, while ensuring diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, and many other factors in the workforce.”
Of course, how to celebrate the traditional Tet holiday in a cost-effective and safe way, to preserve and promote the traditional beauty and cultural diversity of the region and the country is our responsibility, starting with each individual!
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