Vietnamese students have held a wide range of activities in Villa Clara and Matanzas provinces in Cuba to mark the 35th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day and the 120th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh. The Cuban Institute for Friendship with the People (ICAP) in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba and Las Villas University held a gala in Santa Clara City in May 13 with the participation of Vietnamese and Cuban students. During the three-hour gala, Vietnamese students … [Read more...]
“Don’t burn” screened in Paris
Posted on May 2, 2010 Written by
"Don't burn!" - a film of director Dang Nhat Minh, was shown on May 1 at the Vietnam Culture Centre in Paris for a full room of nearly 100 viewers, who are both Vietnamese and French people. After the film, the audience had an opportunity to join in discussions with director Dang Nhat Minh. They expressed respect towards Dang Thuy Tram, the central character and also the army doctor who had dedicated her life to the country during the Vietnam war. The film made its first debut in France late … [Read more...]
Grand meeting marks Southern Liberation Day
Posted on April 30, 2010 Written by
The great victory in April 30, 1975 was considered one of the country's greatest and most brilliant historical events, completing the people's national democratic revolution and opening a new era of development for Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City held a grand meeting on April 30 to mark the 35th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Re-unification (April 30), and the 124th anniversary of May Day (May 1) and to receive the Gold Star Order from the State President. Present at the meeting … [Read more...]
Quang Tri holds requiem for fallen soldiers
Posted on April 25, 2010 Written by
More than10,000 tombs in the Truong Son national cemetery for fallen soldiers was lit by candles as part of the requiem on April 24. The event was held by the Quang Tri provincial Women's Union to mark the 35 th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day (April 30). Local leaders, together with 500 women, representing the Union attended the incense offering ceremony and a cultural programme in honouring the fallen soldiers. After that, monks from the provincial Buddhist Sangha organised … [Read more...]
320 journalists to celebrate Vietnam’s Southern Liberation Day
Posted on April 25, 2010 Written by
Around 60 foreign correspondents from 15 countries and 260 domestic reporters will attend a ceremony to mark 35th anniversary of Vietnam's Southern Liberation Day (April 30). Tran Quang Dung, Head of Ho Chi Minh Municipal Department of External Affairs said that 28 international guests from 13 countries and 2 delegations from Laos and Cambodia have registered to participate in the opening ceremony. Le Thanh Hai, Secretary of the City Party Committee said that this year's celebration will be … [Read more...]
320 journalists to celebrate Vietnam’s Southern Liberation Day
Posted on April 25, 2010 Written by
Around 60 foreign correspondents from 15 countries and 260 domestic reporters will attend a ceremony to mark 35th anniversary of Vietnam's Southern Liberation Day (April 30). Tran Quang Dung, Head of Ho Chi Minh Municipal Department of External Affairs said that 28 international guests from 13 countries and 2 delegations from Laos and Cambodia have registered to participate in the opening ceremony. Le Thanh Hai, Secretary of the City Party Committee said that this year's celebration will … [Read more...]
Students hold football tourney in Moscow
Posted on April 24, 2010 Written by
Sixteen teams of Vietnamese students who are studying at more than 30 universities and colleges in Moscow entered the final round of a football tournament on April 24. The opening game saw the fierce competition between Cup defenders Moscow Energy Institute and their rivals Obolen. Vu Ngoc Minh, a Moscow Energy Institute student, said such a tournament is very useful as it helps connect all Vietnamese students at training institutions in Moscow together. "More importantly, we have the … [Read more...]
Requiem for war martyrs on Truong Sa island
Posted on April 24, 2010 Written by
A requiem will be held on Truong Sa island district on April 28 to pay tribute to and honour soldiers who laid down their lives for national liberation and unification. The Khanh Hoa provincial Buddhist Sangha's Executive Council says it will hold the mass at 08.00 hrs as part of activities to celebrate the 35 th anniversary of Truong Sa's Liberation Day (April 29) and Southern Liberation Day (April 30). The event will also mark the 55 th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Navy. These … [Read more...]
Southern Liberation Day introduced in Egypt
Posted on April 24, 2010 Written by
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt held a press conference on April 22 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam. The conference was attended by representatives from other embassies, Egyptian reporters and those interested in Vietnam. It began with a documentary illustrating the Vietnamese tanks smashing down the gate of the Presidential Palace and the Vietnamese flag flying high on the rooftop of the Saigon puppet regime's building on April 30, 1975, marking the … [Read more...]
Vietnam Airlines continues fare discounts to stimulate tourism
Posted on March 1, 2010 Written by
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has said the company will continue to offer discounted airfares for tour operators participating in its tourism stimulus programme. The round-trip ticket price for Ho Chi Minh City-Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City-Vinh, Hanoi-Can Tho or Hanoi-Buon Ma Thuot is VND1.8 million. Ho Chi Minh City-Da Nang-Hue round-trip ticket is only VND1.2 million. To qualify for the discounted price, a tour operator has to book tickets 15 days in advance for a group of at … [Read more...]
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