During the event, President Truong Tan Sang will join the OVs to offerincense to Hung Kings at the National Cultural and Historical Park, andto President Ho Chi Minh at Nha Rong Wharf, the State Committee forOverseas Vietnamese Affairs revealed on January 30.
The OVs are scheduled to visit the Cu Chi tunnel historical site and pay tribute to heroic martyrs at Ben Duoc temple.
The highlight of the event, which to be hosted by Ho Chi Minh Cityfor the first time, is a televised art performance on the night ofFebruary 8 at Nha Rong Wharf , during which President Truong TanSang will extend New Year wishes to OVs.
Accordingto Deputy Foreign Minister and the committee’s head Vu Hong Nam, thisyear, the number of OVs enjoying Tet in Vietnam surge in comparison toprevious years, showing their trust in Party and State’s nationalsolidarity policies.
On the occasion, the committee and the HanoiPeople’s Committee will also organise a number of festive activitiesfor OVs from February 9-11.
There are approximately 4.5 millionVietnamese living and working in 103 countries and territories. Theyform an indispensable part of the nation and play an important role inintensifying cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and the rest ofthe world.-VNA