The function was attended by Russian military experts from the 1965-1974 period in addition to Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh, staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and military officers.

The ceremony to mark national reunification by Vietnamese veterans in Russia.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh wished Vietnamese veterans and Russian military experts good health and success while affirming the active role of the AVVR in promoting friendship between the two countries’ veterans.

For his part, Nikolai Kolesnik, Chairman of the Association of Russian Veterans that served in Vietnam, congratulated the Vietnamese people and army on the historic April 30 victory.

He also expressed his pride in being one of the Soviet Union’s military experts helping Vietnam in the struggle for national defence and reunification.

On the occasion, Nikolai Kolesnik awarded a medal of the Russian Veterans Association to Ngo Quoc Thai, former political commissar of the 250th Rocket Regiment of the Hanoi Air Defence Division.

As part of the ceremony, an art programme was held with songs praising Uncle Ho’s soldiers performed by the veterans, creating a joyful atmosphere on the anniversary of national reunification.

Art programme sings praise for liberation and reunification

An outdoor art programme was staged in front of Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on April 26 to mark the 44th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-2019).

 

Cultural activities celebrate Hanoi’s liberation anniversary

An exhibition highlighting traditional trade villages opened at Kim Ngan temple in Hang Bac street, Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi on October 9 with an aim to promote values of heritage and honor artisans who contribute to preserving the values.

 

“Hanoi in me” photo exhibition marks Hanoi’s Liberation Day

The vibrancy and distinctive features of Hanoi’s craft streets and villages are being reflected at a photo exhibition entitled “Hanoi in me” which opened at the Temple of Literature on October 9.

 

Exhibition marks Hanoi liberation anniversary

An exhibition highlighting the people, culture and history of Hanoi opened in the city on October 5 on the occasion of the 64th liberation anniversary of the capital (October 10, 1954-2018).

 

Cultural and arts activities scheduled to mark Hanoi’s Liberation Day

The Hanoi City Department of Culture and Sport will host a variety of cultural and arts activities to celebrate the city’s 64th anniversary of Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2018).

 

Source: NDO