Storytelling and painting contests honouring President Ho Chi Minh have been held at the Hoa Binh provincial Youth Activity Centre.
The
organising committee presents awards to young participants in the 2025 "We tell
stories about Uncle Ho” contest.
The 2025 edition of the
"We tell stories about Uncle Ho” contest brought together 14 young participants
aged 7-15 from across the province. Each contestant presented a heartfelt story
about President Ho Chi Minh, highlighting his life, career, moral example, and
deep affection for children. Performances combined expressive narration with
creative visual aids.
Two first prizes were
awarded to Duong Khanh Ngan (Hoa Binh city) and Nguyen Bao Ngan (Luong Son
district). Organisers also presented three second prizes, five third prizes,
and four consolation prizes.
In parallel, the
province held a painting contest themed "Uncle Ho and children – children and
Uncle Ho”. According to the jury, entries reflected the sincere admiration of
Hoa Binh’s children for the late President, expressed through imaginative and
emotionally resonant artworks.
In the primary school
category, Yui Yoshizaki (Grade 5US, Da Hop Inter-level School, Hoa Binh city)
won first prize, while the junior secondary school category saw Nguyen Ngoc
Minh Tam (Grade 9A4, Song Da Secondary School, Hoa Binh city) took the top
award. Additional prizes included two second prizes, three third prizes, and
multiple commendation awards in each category.
The events were part of
a series of meaningful activities marking the135th birth anniversary of
President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2025).
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
A delegation from Hoa Binh province led by Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, completed a mission to visit and encourage officers and soldiers stationed on Truong Sa and a DK1 platform from May 20 to 26 as part of activities of the Vietnam People’s Navy. The delegation included 12 senior officials from various provincial agencies and units.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a gathering at the provincial Military Command headquarters on May 20 to commend the armed forces that took part in a military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.
