They expressed their profound gratitude to the belovedleader of the nation, an eminent teacher of the Vietnamese revolution and anational liberation hero. He dedicated his whole life to national independenceand freedom and well-being of the people.
The same day, permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong HoaBinh also led a delegation to offer incense to Hung Kings at their temple inthe northern province of Phu Tho.
Later, they also planted trees at the intersection of Giengtemple and offered incense at a temple dedicated to Lac Long Quan.
Some 1,600 delegates and 300 guests are attending thecongress in Hanoi from December 2 to 4.
The congress is reviewing the achievements and outcomes ofpolicies for ethnic minorities over the last decade, to learn from experienceand compile plans and goals for the next 10 years.
It also provides a forum for ethnic minority groups to meetand share experience and to consolidate their trust and consensus under theleadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The first congress was held in 2010, attracting nearly 1,700delegates./.
