Lauching ceremony for a book on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career in Telugu language (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Many activities were held abroad to mark the 127thbirthday of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina and the Argentina-Vietnam CulturalInstitute (ICAV) on May 19 held a series of activities to promote the land,people and culture of Vietnam on the occasion of the late President’s 127thbirthday.
Late President Ho Chi Minh’s life, revolutionary career as well as his ethicswas highlighted at the activities. A representative from the embassy affirmedthat the Vietnamese beloved leader has inspired liberation movements all overthe world and been a source of encouragement for Vietnamese generations.
Thesame day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba and the Cuban Institute of Friendshipwith the Peoples (ICAP) laid flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at hismonument in Havana capital.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Nguyen Trung Thanh called for practical actionsto popularise the image and example of President Ho Chi Minh, who madesignificant contributions to nurture Vietnam-Cuba special relations.
Also, the Vietnamese Embassy in Prague held a ceremony to mark the nationalliberation hero’s birthday. Documentaryfeaturing his revolutionary life was screened at the event.
Meanwhile,President Ho Chi Minh’s contributions to the national liberation and world’speace were recalled at meetings held in Hyderabad city, Telangana state andKolkata city, Bengal state in India.
A book on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career in Telugu language waslaunched on the occasion.
His birthday was also celebrated in Saint Petersburg, Russia on May 18, drawingthe participation of the city leaders, the Vietnamese community, Russianveterans and students and local people.-VNA
The media in Argentina has published work praising late President Ho Chi Minh’s contribution to national liberation on the occasion of the 127th anniversary of his birthday (May 19, 1890).
Thousands of people have the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh at the Kim Lien Relic Site, Nghe An province, to offer incense to the late leader on the occasion of his 127th birthday.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Lauching ceremony for a book on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career in Telugu language (Photo: VNA) 
