June 17, 2025 | 21:57 (GMT+7)
OVs’ cultural hall to honor President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand
A contract was signed on June 16 for the construction of a multi-purpose hall at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the Thai Northeastern province of Udon Thani, part of the site expansion project to honor the legacy of Vietnam’s revered leader.
The 22 million THB (680,000 USD) hall construction is slated for completion within three years, just in time for the 2028 centennial of President Ho Chi Minh’s arrival in Thailand.
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Overview of the cultural hall |
The 400-capacity venue will be the go-to spot for the Vietnamese community in Udon Thani, hosting major events like Vietnam’s National Day and President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday celebrations.
Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Dinh Hoang Linh, in his speech, described the hall as a hub for cultural and community activities of the overseas Vietnamese (OVs), calling its completion a fitting tribute to Ho Chi Minh, a national liberation hero and distinguished man of culture.
He praised the Vietnamese community and the memorial site’s management board for their dedication to keeping the late President’s cultural legacy alive, urging them to continue fostering unity and sharing Vietnamese cultural values with Thai locals and international visitors.
The event also saw significant support from Vietnamese philanthropists in Udon Thani and neighboring Nong Khai province who donated over 1 million THB to give the project a serious boost.
Source: VNA