The programme entertained the audience with songs and dances praising the aspiration for independence, freedom and peace of the Vietnamese people as well as their fighting spirit and sacrifice for national construction and defence.

Performances at the event recalled the Great Spring Victory in 1975, which liberated the South and reunified the country.

Performances at the event also recalled the Great Spring Victory in 1975, which liberated the South and reunified the country.

In the evening of the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities hosted a meeting with more than 70 retired generals and military officers who are living in the city.

At the function, Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan briefed the delegates on the city’s situation regarding economics, culture, society, defence and social security in the first quarter of 2019 as well as the difficulties currently facing the city’s authorities.

He called for opinions and comments from the retired generals and military officers in order to successfully realise the city’s development goals and tasks.

Art programme commemorates President Ton Duc Thang's 130th birthday

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City organized an art programme on the evening of August 20 to mark the 130th birthday anniversary of late President Ton Duc Thang in the presence of Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan.

 

Art programme marks Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day

A special art programme was held at Hanoi's Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labour Cultural Palace, on July 25, to mark the 71st anniversary of Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947 – 2017).

 

National-scale art programme to mark establishment of Dai Co Viet dynasty

A national-scale ceremony and art programme entitled 'Shining epic on Dai Co Viet' will take place from April 24-27, to mark the 1050th anniversary of the establishment of Dai Co Viet, the first imperial dynasty in Vietnam.

 

Hanoi art programme promotes international friendship

An international art exchange was held in Hanoi on January 30 to foster friendship between Vietnam and other countries as well as between Hanoi and other cities worldwide.

 

Art programme collects VND96 billion for disadvantaged children

The National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) has received nearly VND96 billion (US$4.2 million) from 40 organizations, individuals, businesses and philanthropists to support disadvantaged children nationwide.

 

Source: NDO