Head of the Central Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai congratulated Buddhists on Lord Buddha’s 2562nd birthday while visiting the Executive Council of the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha (VBS) at Quan Su Temple in Hanoi on May 22.
Head of the Central
Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai congratulates Buddhists on the
birth of Lord Buddha.
Mai extended her congratulations to Most Venerable Thich
Thanh Nhieu, vice standing chairman of the council, and all Buddhist monks,
nuns and followers on Lord Buddha’s birthday.
She emphasised that the Party and State always appreciate
the contributions by the VBS and Buddhists monks, nuns and followers who have
continually stood side by side with the country in the process of national
development and protection.
Mai applauded the VBS’s issuance of an official document
calling for the eradication of superstition, votive paper burning at Buddhist
temples and monasteries, and practices that go against the fine traditions and
Buddhist culture of Vietnam.
For his part, Most
Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu thanked the Party and State leaders for their
support, affirming that the VBS will continue encouraging Buddhists to take
part in patriotic emulation movements so as to help build a prosperous country
and a democratic, fair and civilised society.
Source: NDO
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.
In recent years, the Women's Union of Yen Thuy district has actively contributed to the implementation of the National Target Program on building new the rural areas. The Union's activities not only help raise awareness of environmental protection for the members, the women, and the people but they also contribute to improving the appearance of rural areas and improving the quality of life.
The model of intergenerational self-help club (ISC) has been expanded in Mai Chau district over recent times, contributing to sharing and motivating the disadvantaged people, especially the elderly, to improve their lives.
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings that emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation, the trade union at all levels in Hoa Binh has effectively implemented patriotism emulation movements, especially the "effective, creative working” movement. Responding to the movement, local workers, public servants, and officials have proposed many creative and applicable ideas, helping spread the movement to all agencies, units, and businesses.
