As many as of 280 children, who made the most outstanding performance following Uncle Ho’s teachings, were honoured at a national congress in Hanoi on June 13.

Addressing the event, President Truong Tan Sang praised the exemplary children for their achievements in study and active involvement in social activities, which brought practical benefit to the community.

He said as the nation’s masters in the future, the children should continue to lead in emulation movements and contribute to build a strong and prosperous country as wished by President Ho Chi Minh.

The State leader asked Party committees, local authorities, sectors, social organisations, parents, and teachers to pay more attention to child care, protection, and education.

He stressed that children should be given favourable conditions to study, play, join in social activities, and practice a healthy lifestyle.

Activities of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneers Union should be strengthened and diversified in order to attract the participation of children nationwide, he added.

The 8th event of its kind, the congress was organised in Hanoi and the central province of Nghe An from June 10-13. It was part of activities marking the 125 th years of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday.

During the event, participants joined a wide range of meaningful activities, including a ceremony to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh in his Mausoleum, a visit to Uncle Ho’s birthplace and the Temple of Literature.

Source: VNA