President Sang’s Tet visits to religious dignitaries, artists
(VOV) - President Sang on January 30 paid Tet visits to religious dignitaries and artists in HCM City.
President Sang met with Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha (VBS) Executive Board and head of the Sangha’s Ho Chi Minh City chapter; Most Venerable Thich Thien Tam, also from the board; Father Nguyen Cong Danh, Chairman of the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics (CSVC) and its Ho Chi Minh City chapter; and Father Phan Khac Tu, Vice Chairman of the CSVC’s chapter in the city.
He has applauded national contributions made by religious dignitaries, including the VBS and the CSVC.
He said that the combined strengthen of all people nationwide will help the country overcome its difficulties and further develop and said he hopes that the religious dignitaries will continue to encourage their followers to uphold solidarity, lead good secular and religious lives and contribute to building a better Vietnam.
He has applauded national contributions made by religious dignitaries, including the VBS and the CSVC.
 |
Most Venerable Quang said he believed that Vietnam will thrive further and gain a higher international position.
Paying Tet visit to Priest Nguyen Cong Danh, CSVC President, President Sang expressed his delight at the improved living standards of Catholic followers.
During national construction and defense, great solidarity is the original strength of our nation. Religious followers and non-religious followers are united to build the country, he said.
The same day, President Sang also visited People’s Artist of Cai luong (renovated opera) Vien Chau and actress Tra Giang. He acknowledged their suggestions on further investment in the country’s arts and literature.