Total population | |
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12,000+[1][2] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Nicosia, Limassol,[1] North Nicosia[3] | |
Languages | |
Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese | |
Religion | |
Primarily Vietnamese folk religion, Mahayana Buddhism, Greek Orthodox Church, non-religious | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Vietnamese people, Overseas Vietnamese |
The Vietnamese people in Cyprus number more than 12,000 individuals.
Vietnamese-speaking people celebrate Tết, the traditional Lunar New Year, especially in the coastal city of Limassol, with many activities included Vietnamese folk songs, dancing, and folk games.
In 2015, for the first time, the Vietnamese in Cyprus organized a program to welcome the new spring in Limassol, during which many art items traditional long dress and unique costumes of ethnic minorities in northwestern region and folk games of Vietnam were performed.[4]
Further information: Languages of Cyprus |
As of 2011, there were 6,979 Vietnamese speakers in Cyprus.[5]