Vietnamese flagpole inaugurated in South Sudan

The construction was part of the activities in celebration of the 133rd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2023) by the L2FH Rotation 4 at the U.N. Mission in South Sudan.

During the inauguration ceremony of the meaningful construction

At the flagpole area, Vietnam’s national flag is flying next to the U.N.’s flag. The construction holds important significance, affirming the participation and contribution of Vietnam to the U.N. missions, while honoring the national pride of Vietnamese blue-beret officers. It will be a destination for visitors and international friends, the locals, and patients of the hospital to pose for photos.

The flagpole is located in the center of the facade at the entrance to the hospital's working area. The construction not only beautifies the hospital’s campus and leaves impression on international friends, but also encourages Vietnamese blue-berets to fulfill their assigned tasks and bring better life to the locals.

The flag-raising ceremony and other outdoor activities will be held at the flagpole, contributing to honoring national pride.

The idea of building a flagpole was raised by the hospital’s Board of Directors since the first days they came here. Director of the hospital Lieutenant Colonel Vu Minh Duong noted that the whole unit wholeheartedly supported the idea. “It was quickly completed on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 133rd birthday anniversary, bringing joyful atmosphere to the whole troops,” he added.

During the ceremony held in order to inaugurate the meaningful construction, Major General Emmanuel Rugazora, Military Commander of Unity area, South Sudan highly appreciated the hospital’s initiative and congratulated them on an active and effective tenure.

General Rugazora also sent best wishes to the hospital staff as well as Vietnamese people on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh -  national liberation hero and a world cultural celebrity that South Sudanese and African people admire.

Translated by Minh Anh