April 20, 2022 | 21:22 (GMT+7)
Peacekeeping officers present souvenirs to Vietnam Women's Museum
The Vietnam Women's Museum in Hanoi held a ceremony to receive display objects donated by female officers of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO) on April 20.
Jointly hosted by the VNDPKO, the “Trai tim nguoi linh” (Soldier’s Heart) club, and the Vietnam Women's Museum with the theme “Hearts For Peace,” the event spotlighted memorable and touching memories of Vietnamese officers and soldiers during the time they joined U.N. peacekeeping operations.
The program is also part of activities to mark the 47th anniversary of the National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2022).
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Objects donated by female officers of the VNDPKO |
The Vietnam Women's Museum has received 77 documents and artifacts, including 56 items, one video clip and 25 photos from five female soldiers who served in the U.N. peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Central Africa, which are closely associated with memories and personal stories about their tireless efforts during their duty.
The donations are personal items, documents, commemorative gifts from family members, and souvenirs given by people in areas where the peacekeepers worked.
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Representatives of the Vietnam Women's Museum present certificates of merit to female officers. |
During the event, female “blue beret” soldiers also shared their memorable memories when they performed international duties in the two African countries.
Source: VNA