Overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia mark Hung Kings Commemoration Day
Monday, 15/04/2024 16:48 (GMT+7)
A ceremony was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association on April 13 to commemorate the Hung Kings, which is a national holiday taking place annually on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 18 this year.
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Overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia hold a ceremony to mark the Hung Kings
Commemoration Day (Photo: VNA) |
At the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh to Malaysia said that this is a meaningful opportunity to gather the spirit and values of 100 million Vietnamese people at home and about 4.5 million others living abroad, and demonstrating the spirit of building and defending the nation.
This is also an opportunity for Vietnamese people to nurture their patriotism, overcome challenges and affirm their position, he added.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy screened a documentary about Truong Sa and called for donations for a greener Truong Sa.
On behalf of the embassy, Linh handed over more than 16,000 MYR (3,350 USD) to Tran Thi Chang, Chairwoman of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, who will join a delegation of overseas Vietnamese to visit Truong Sa in the coming time, to present the money to its people and soldiers.
At the event, delegates enjoyed art performances performed by members of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association and traditional Vietnamese dishes
The practice of worshiping the Hung Kings in the northern midland province of Phu Tho was recognised by UNESCO as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage in 2012./.
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