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More than 500 youths join Vietnam-China border friendship exchange

Some 500 youths of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son and 54 others from China’s Guangxi province joined in the third border youth friendship exchange programme which began at Huu Nghi International Border Gate on May 14.
More than 500 youths join Vietnam-China border friendship exchange ảnh 1At the third border youth friendship exchange programme betweem Vietnamese and Chinese children (Photo: VNA)

Lang Son (VNA) – Some 500 youths of the northern mountainous provinceof Lang Son and 54 others from China’s Guangxi province joined in the thirdborder youth friendship exchange programme which began at Huu Nghi (friendship)International Border Gate on May 14.

The two-day event aims to enhance friendship between the two Parties and Statesas well as authorities of the two provinces, said Deputy Secretary of theprovincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Dinh Thi Anh at the openingceremony.

The programme offers opportunities to youths of both sides to bolster mutualunderstanding, Anh said, noting that the programme also helps local childrenpopularise their hometown’s land and people.

Meanwhile, secretary of the communist youth league of Guangxi province’sChongzuo city Yang Zhi Ling hoped that the youths will continue to treasure andcontribute to Vietnam-China ties.

Art performances, talks on the friendship between border youths and incenseoffering at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh will be held during theprogramme.

Also, the youths will visit Hoang Van Thu relic site, Phai Ve historic relicsite and Lang Son Children’s Palace.-VNA
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