Beijing (VNA) – The Overseas Vietnamese Association in Macau, China held a ceremony on August 27 celebrating the 78th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).
Speaking at the event, ConsulNguyen Tuan Anh, representing the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong andMacau, revisited the remarkable milestones of the country and highlighted thesignificant historical achievements that the Vietnamese people have attained inrecent years.
He hailed the association for its contributionsto the development of the Macau Special Administrative Region as well aspopularising the images of Vietnam and its people to local authorities, residents, and working communities within the region.
Anh hoped that the association willcontinue to lead and excel in all of its endeavors.
Duong Trung Duc, Chairman of the association,said since its establishment on May 8, 2022, the association has remained astrong and united entity. Its members have made positive contributions to the development of the homeland as well as the host country.
Vice Chairwoman of the association Tran Thi Gon said theevent enables the Vietnamese community in Macau to reflect on Vietnam's historyand turn their thoughts towards the homeland. It is also one of the activities togive the people of Macau a deeper understanding of Vietnam, and its culture and history.Vietnamese representatives from 21 cities and provinces of Macau also joinedthe event.
At present, about 8,000 Vietnamese are living andworking in Macau./.
