State President pays Tet visit to religious dignitaries, artists
The president was full of praise during meetings on the threshold of the
Lunar New Year with Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Vice Chairman of
the VBS Executive Board and head of the Sangha’s Ho Chi Minh City
chapter; Most Venerable Thich Thien Tam, also from the board; Priest
Nguyen Cong Danh, Chairman of the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese
Catholics (CSVC) and its Ho Chi Minh City chapter; and Priest Phan Khac
Tu, Vice Chairman of the CSVC’s chapter in the city.
He said that the combined force of all people nationwide, regardless
of their religion, will help the country overcome its difficulties and
further develop and said he hopes that the religious dignitaries will
continue to encourage their followers to uphold solidarity, lead good
secular and religious lives and contribute to building a better Vietnam.
Most Venerable Quang said he believed that Vietnam
will continue to develop strongly and gain further respect in the
international arena.
Priest Danh affirmed that the Catholic solidarity committee will work with the entire nation to ensure a successful 2014.
Visiting People’s Artists Vien Chau and Tra Giang, President Sang said
he hopes that they will continue to devote to the country’s art sector
and share experience with the younger generation.-VNA