Why teacher day is celebrated

In 1954, to realize the Geneva Accords on ending war and restoring peace in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government decided to send children of some revolutionary families in the south to the North to be trained for the future revolutionary cause. The move was meant to prepare personnel for the national construction once the country was reunited. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaking at the event Among the 28 schools established at that time, there was one for children of ethnic minority groups and another for those of Vietnamese families of Chinese origin. The ceremony brought together over 3,000 delegates representing more than 32,000 children of Southern revolutionary families, who were sent to the North between 1954 and 1975. In his remarks, PM Phuc lauded contributions of the students to Southern liberation, Northern defense, national reunification and construction, as well as the implementation of late President Ho Chi Minh’s testament. The educational model has … [Read more...] about Schools of Southern students in the North celebrate 65th anniversary

The two cities are said to be poles apart when it comes to tying the knot Editor’s note: Bui Duc Tien is an internal immigrant who has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for almost a decade. He currently works as a university lecturer at a major teacher training college. A Hanoian dabbling his feet in the customs of Saigon’s nuptial celebrations has been startled by their complexities, while in Hanoi a Saigonese invited to a local wedding has been bored by its simplicity. Vietnamese weddings are often a showcase of people’s personal networks, with throngs of family, relatives, friends, acquaintances and even strangers in attendance. Yet, receptions differ wildly depending on each location, with Hanoi and Saigon the most obvious example. Chalk-and-cheese A Saigonese wedding reception involves several distinct steps. Beginning with the newly-wed walking arm-in-arm as cameras flash from the entrance to the stage, a live music performance usually follows, with the happy … [Read more...] about ​Wedding receptions in Hanoi ‘more relaxed’ than in Saigon

Home Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third By Vu Duc Sunday,  Dec 8, 2019,20:22 (GMT+7) Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third By Vu Duc Sprinter Le Tu Chinh of Vietnam celebrates winning in the women’s 100m event at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines today, December 8 - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Vietnam today, December 8, grabbed 18 more gold medals on the eighth day of the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines and had one Games record broken to remain third with a medal tally of 64 golds, 58 silvers and 75 bronzes. The Philippines is still first with 105 golds, 81 silvers and 88 bronzes. Indonesia is second, having secured 65 golds, 61silvers and 77 bronzes. Fourth-place Thailand has 55 golds and fifth-place Singapore gets 43 golds. Pham Thi Thu Trang marked a successful day for Vietnam by winning a gold in the track and field event. Trang finished first in 52 minutes and 59.45 seconds in the women's 10km … [Read more...] about Vietnam captures 18 more golds, remains third

The tour aimed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the foundation day of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 30th anniversary of the whole people’s defense festive day. The mission offered incense to the Eldest Brother of the Vietnam People’s Army General Vo Nguyen Giap and fallen soldiers of the Vietnam Armed Propaganda and Liberation Team (the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army) at the Special National Relic Site of Tran Hung Dao Forest.  They also attended a ceremony to inaugurate the Ministry of National Defense-invested project on upgrading the Special National Relic Site of Tran Hung Dao Forest. Over the past 75 years, this historical location, where the Vietnam Armed Propaganda and Liberation Team was founded with 34 members, has been carefully preserved by the Cao Bang people. The relic site has contributed to educating patriotic and revolutionary tradition for young generations. During the tour to the revolutionary land, the mission also … [Read more...] about CMC and MND mission takes the “Returning to the Roots” tour to Cao Bang