Vinh University Celebrates 47th Anniversary of Lao PDR National Day

On the evening of December 1, Vinh University coordinated with the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An province to organize the 47th anniversary of theNational DayLao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2022).

Cultural program to celebrate National Day of Lao students studying at Vinh University. Photo: My Ha.

47 years ago, on December 2, 1975, the Lao People's Democratic Republic was established, closing the historical era of arduous, long but glorious struggle of the Lao people, opening a new era, an era in which the people truly take control of their own destiny, completely mastering an independent and free country.

Leaders of Vinh University presented flowers to congratulate Laotian students on National Day. Photo: My Ha

2022 was chosen as the Year of Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022).

The National Day Celebration of the Lao People's Democratic Republic is an occasion to once again affirm the close, loyal, pure and effective relationship between the two peoples, fighting for independence, freedom and social progress.

The Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An province presented flowers to congratulate Lao students on National Day. Photo: My Ha

Speaking at the program, Dr. Nguyen Ba Tien - Vice President of Vinh University sent his best wishes to the Party and State of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, leaders of Lao provinces, Lao students studying in Nghe An province and their families.

Currently, Vinh University has more than 300 Laotian students studying at the school. To celebrate National Day, Laotian students have promoted their study and training movements, organized many cultural and sports activities, and cultural exchanges to celebrate.

Colonel Tran Dang Khoa - Deputy Political Commissar of Border Guard - Vice President of Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An province awarded scholarships to Lao students studying at universities and colleges in the province. Photo: My Ha

During these days, through people's diplomacy activities, universities and colleges in the province, cadres, members of the Liaison Committee of volunteer military units and experts, repatriated overseas Vietnamese, border guards and many families in Vinh city also had activities to congratulate, exchange and support Lao students studying abroad.

Through these activities, the solidarity and friendship between the people of the two countries as well as the feelings between the school's staff, workers and students towards Lao students studying abroad are further strengthened.

Vinh University rewards Laotian students with excellent academic achievements. Photo: My Ha

At the ceremony, Vinh University awarded students with excellent academic results. The Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association also presented 30 gifts to Lao students studying at universities and colleges in Nghe An province.

The organizers awarded the trophy to the women's football team consisting of international students from Xieng Khouang province. Photo: My Ha

On this occasion, the Organizing Committee also awarded prizes to the teams participating in the sports tournament to celebrate the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic./.

My Ha