The Vietnamese embassy in Italy, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), organised a seminar in Rome on May 21 on President Ho Chi Minh – a symbol of peace for the Vietnamese people and the world.

VOV.VN -Music lovers in Ho Chi Minh City were thrilled by a spectacular performance put on by renowned classical pianist Boris Giltburg on May 21 as part of his “SOLO International Concert Series”.

VOV.VN - Lai Xuan Mon, member of the Party Central Committee and standing deputy head of the Party’s Information and Education Commission, paid a working visit to Algeria from May 14-19 to boost multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House has published the book “Culture must light the way for the nation” on the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-2024).

Nearly 32,000 people, including 1,682 foreigners, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum from May 18-19 on the occasion of the late leader’s 134th birth anniversary (May 19,1890-2024), the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board reported.

President Ho Chi Minh is a figure with universal stature, a great revolutionary who fought tirelessly for the best for Vietnamese people and humanity, and a very great but humble man, said Dr. Ruvislei González Sáez, one of the leading researchers on Vietnam in Latin America.

It is hard to see national liberation, reunification or path through peace and independence of Vietnam as a nation without the presence of President Ho Chi Minh and the stamp of his personality, British historian John Callow has said in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 134th birthday the later leader.

A wide range of activities have been held by Vietnamese embassies in foreign countries to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of his 134th birthday (May 19, 1890).

The second Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 will take place from May 31 to June 9, at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi Wharf, Saigon Cruise Port, and other tourist venues, featuring a wide range of culture, cuisine, and entertainment activities.

The Stop and Run Marathon BTV Binh Thuan 2024 was held in the central province of Binh Thuan on May 19, drawing over 4,500 athletes at home and abroad.