May 16, 2017 | 19:48 (GMT+7)
President Ho Chi Minh’s 127th birthday observed in the Netherlands
PANO - The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands on May 14 held a ceremony to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s 127th birthday in the Hague.
A large number of overseas Vietnamese, Vietnamese students, and the embassy’s staff in the country participated in the event.
Ambassador Ngo Thi Hoa presenting certificates of merit to outstanding Vietnamese students in the Netherlands. Photo: VNA
Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Ngo Thi Hoa expressed deep sentiment, respect for and honor to the beloved leader of Vietnam.
She also highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals and and personality, saying that the Vietnamese in the host country always bear in their mind Uncle Ho’s teachings.
On this occasion, the embassy offered incense to President Ho Chi Minh, screened a documentary about President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career, and presented certificates of merit to 17 outstanding Vietnamese students in the Netherlands.
At the incense offering ceremony, Ambassador Ngo Thi Hoa stressed deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh and promised to contribute more to enhancing the ties between the two countries and to the development of the homeland.
Translated by Doan An