August 16, 2025 | 22:43 (GMT+7)
LPA art troupe joins art exchange with Air Division 372
PANO - On August 14, Air Division 372 under the Air Defense - Air Force Service held an art exchange with the art troupe of the Lao People’s Army (LPA) in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam–Laos diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – 2025).
The Lao military art troupe was led by Colonel Saysana SaLermsack, Deputy Chief of the Department of Political Education and Information, the General Department of Political Affairs of the Lao People’s Army.
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Leaders of Air Division 372 present flowers to Colonel Saysana SaLermsack, Deputy Chief of the Department of Political Education and Information, the General Department of Political Affairs of the Laos People’s Army. |
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Senior Colonel Hoang Trung Kien, Political Commissar of Air Division 372, delivers remarks at the art exchange. |
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Colonel Saysana SaLermsack delivers his speech. |
Speaking at the art exchange, Senior Colonel Tran Tien Tung, Commanding Officer of Air Division 372, extended his gratitude and best wishes to the Lao military art troupe. He affirmed that the exchange hold great significance in promoting the cultural and historical values of both nations, thereby contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship and special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
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A performance at the art exchange |
The program, themed “Vietnam–Laos: Loyal and everlasting friendship,” featured distinctive Lao cultural performances, as well as revolutionary songs praising the unity and friendship between the two peoples and their armed forces.
On behalf of the troupe, Colonel Saysana SaLermsack expressed, “We are honored and proud to join an exchange in Vietnam. This is a valuable opportunity for artists, performers, officers, and soldiers of both countries to further cement solidarity, forge closer bonds, and learn from one another.”
Translated by Trung Thanh