May 01, 2017 | 20:51 (GMT+7)
Tens of thousands of people pay respect to President Ho Chi Minh during holiday
PANO - Nearly 50,000 people, including foreigners, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2017).
Photo for illustration: baotintuc.vn
Accordingly, about 19,000 and over 31,000 people visited President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on April 29 and 30, respectively.
During the holiday, the Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum well coordinated with relevant units and agencies around the area to ensure best services for domestic and foreign visitors.
The mausoleum is closed to public on May 1 and re-open to people, soldiers and international visitors from May 2.
Translated by Hoang Nam