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National-level anniversary marks Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
Update: Apr 27, 2010
A national-level anniversary will be held in Hanoi to mark the 120th birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19) and 20 years of UNESCO recognising him as Vietnamese hero of national liberation and great man of culture.

The event will take place at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Martyrs’ Memorial and Friendship Culture Palace from early morning of May 18 and be televised live, according to the Prime Minister’s Decision 505/QD-TTg on the celebrations.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh is head of the organising board, which comprises of four deputies and 13 other members.

The anniversary also includes other art and culture activities, seminars.
VNA
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