As Việt Nam celebrates 80 years of independence, centenarian Nguyễn Văn Mỹ reflects on the pride felt at Ba Đình Square in 1945 and shares his hopes for the future generations who will lead the nation forward.
Around 50 stalls will introduce specialties of the northern mountainous region, from forest vegetables and smoked meats to sticky rice, herbal liquors, and handmade brocades.
Lai Châu Province will host the Độc Lập (Independence) Festival with many exciting and interesting activities on August 3- to September 2 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
The event is organised by the National Archives Centre I to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam on September 2.
Veteran cyclist Nguyen Nam Cuc of the Sai Gon Velo Team has won the
45km cycling race held annually by HCM City Television and Department of
Culture and Sports to mark the Independence Day.
Artists perform during a programme titled La Co Doc
Lap (Independence Flag) yesterday in Ha Noi and HCM City. The event was
one of many celebrating the nation''s 70th anniversary, which falls on
September 2.
August 17, 1945 was a long-awaited moment in
Indonesia''s history, and since then it has become a sacred date. We
proclaimed our independence after hundreds of years of colonial rule,
and the Republic of Indonesia was born after a long struggle.
This year is a key milestone year for Singapore as
we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of independence, or what we call in
Singapore, SG50. Singapore''s road to independence and journey towards
nation building have not been easy, but our forefathers worked against
all odds...
The first Peru Gastronomic Week is being held downtown to celebrate
Peru''s Independence Day and the 21st anniversary of the friendship
between Peru and Viet Nam (1994-2015).
A food festival celebrating Singapore''s 50th Anniversary of Independence
will be held at the Oven D''Or Restaurant at the Sheraton Hanoi from
July 8 to August 2.
I have the pleasure to celebrate once again the Independence Day of the
State of Israel here in Viet Nam. This year, for our 67th anniversary, I
would like Vietnamese to discover the diversity of Israel.
