Google's homepage on February 1. (Photo: Google) On this day in 1918, the first publication of “Nu Gioi Chung” (Women'sBell) newspaper, where Nguyet Anh was editor in chief, waspublished.
The drawing of Nguyet Anh on Google Doodle was illustrated by Hanoi-basedguest artist Camelia Pham. In honour of one of her most popular poems basedaround apricot blossoms, the Doodle artwork incorporates apricot blossoms and an apricot colour palette.
Nguyet Anh was born on March 8, 1864, in An Binh Dong village of southern Ben Tre province.
She became the country’s first female editor in chief when she startedwriting for “Nu Gioi Chung” newspaper in Saigon under thepen name Suong Nguyet Anh, meaning Widowed Nguyet Anh. Many of thenewspaper’s issues focused on women’s roles in Vietnamese culture and society.
Suong Nguyet Anh is best remembered for her bright mind and personality, aswell as her resilience through adversity. She served as a pioneer for womenwriters and editors in the country whilst paving the way for generations tocome.
She had connections with people from all walks of life and treated everyonewith respect. She passed away onJanuary 21, 1921, at age of 57.
There are several streets named after Suong Nguyet Anh in cities across the country, including in Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat,and Vung Tau./.
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