Discussing the plan to organize the 130th Anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday

The house of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac - President Ho Chi Minh's father in Sen village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district. Photo: Le Thang

The 130th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday is an important event in the political and cultural life not only of Nghe An province - his homeland but also for the people of the whole country. The celebration aims to commemorate, show gratitude and honor Uncle Ho's great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and our nation. Enhance the responsibility of the entire Party, people and army in implementing his Testament; promote the study and follow of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle.

In the context of the complicated and unpredictable developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Provincial Party Standing Committee has developed plans to organize the Celebration Ceremony.

Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi Thu Huong presented plans for organizing the Anniversary Ceremony. Photo: Van Nhi

At the meeting, representatives of relevant sectors and units discussed and contributed many ideas to the plan to organize this special event. According to the delegates, all plans, contents, and methods of organizing the Anniversary Ceremony must aim at the solemn and special nature of the event while ensuring the conditions according to regulations if the social distancing order is still in effect. These are also epidemiological requirements in the special context. Some delegates also gave their opinions on the content and structure of the Anniversary Ceremony such as: a welcome performance program, developing a live TV script, and documentaries for propaganda work.

Comrade Kha Van Tam - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department spoke at the meeting. Photo: Van Nhi

Receiving the delegates' comments and concluding the meeting, comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department presented plans to organize the Anniversary Ceremony in practical conditions.

Firstly, if at the time of the event, Directives 15 and 16 of the Government have been relaxed, the Celebration will be held at the Vinh City Convention Center on May 16 or 17. The Department of Culture and Sports will proactively develop a welcoming art program with a duration of about 25 minutes, requiring careful selection of performances.

Second, under the condition that Directive 16 is still in effect: The celebration will still be held at the Vinh City Convention Center with a limited number of direct participants. All delegates must wear masks and ensure social distancing. The welcome performances will be replaced by reports and documentaries about the life, career, contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and the renovation in his homeland.

Both options are broadcast live on the provincial television channel to serve the people. In addition, the program will be adjusted based on the actual situation.

At the meeting, comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong also requested the provincial press agencies to closely follow the direction, direction and guidance of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department on implementing propaganda activities to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday. Focus on promoting the propaganda of studying and following the example, morality and style of Uncle Ho in publications. In addition, reflect the spirit of solidarity, emulation, and overcoming difficulties in production of all classes of people during the Covid-19 pandemic; Set an example of good people and good deeds, spread typical examples, emulation movements to study and follow Uncle Ho with practical actions.