Nguyen Van Toan, head of the provincial Party
Committee’s Popularisation and Education Board, addresses the conference.
The competition was carried out in line with the provincial Party Committee’s
set plan, drawing the participation of officials, party members and local
people with the oldest one of 80 years old. The organising board received 9,064
entries, doubling the number in the similar contest held in 2012.
Almost all of the entries complied with the requirements and focused on the 12
topics given by the central-level organising board. The entries
highlighted, analysed and evaluated elements contributing to
the establishment of the diplomatic ties between the two countries as
well as the significance
of the event. They underscored the development
of the fighting alliance
to defeat the US’s
war strategies, winning victories during 1963-1975of the both countries’ people, while highlighting the roles of leaders and senior
officials of the two Parties and states in building and nurturing the special relations.
Through entries, participants expressed their affection on the culture, country and people of
Many writings with good and clear structure, strong support
paragraphs and a line-up
of valuable illustrative photos highlighted solidarity and friendship between the
two countries during the national struggles for independence.
Through the competition, local officials, party members, students and people
have deeper understanding of the Vietnam-Laos special relations and the
importance of promoting the ties to a new height. It also raised public awareness of
the role and obligation of each citizen in safeguarding
and promoting the bilateralfriendship in the amidstglobal integration.
After receiving the entries, the jury board marked and chose 50 best entries to send to the
central-level organising board.
The province planned to present one first, two second, three third and 10
consolation prizes in the individual category. There will be two second, two third
and seven consolation awards for organisations./.