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| Secretary of Hue City Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Trung speaking at the ceremony |
Speaking at the event, Secretary Nguyen Dinh Trung acknowledged and highly appreciated the role of Hue community in Ho Chi Minh City in preserving cultural identity, promoting solidarity, and making meaningful contributions to their hometown.
Secretary Nguyen Dinh Trung emphasized: “The official elevation of Hue to a centrally governed municipality is not only a source of pride for residents, but also a shared joy for Hue people across the country and abroad. This marks an important milestone, opening up new space and momentum for the development of Hue - a heritage city with distinctive cultural identity in Vietnam”.
According to the Secretary of the City Party Committee, throughout this development journey, the Hue community in Ho Chi Minh City has remained a vital resource. He shared: “I hope and believe that our fellow-countrymen will continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, not only by contributing to the hometown through charitable activities, but also through their knowledge, experience, creativity, and networks, to turn Hue into an increasingly prosperous, civilized, and modern city while preserving its unique identity”.
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| At the reunion, businessmen and benefactors pledged VND 1.2 billion in support |
The Secretary of Hue Party Committee affirmed that the city’s leadership consistently values, listens to, and creates favorable conditions to connect with and accompany the Hue diaspora in socio-economic development programs, as well as in investment, education, and cultural initiatives.
Within the framework of the event, Hue Association of Fellow-Countrymen mobilized a total of VND 1.2 billion from businessmen, benefactors, and members of the Hue community. The funds will be allocated to social welfare activities, supporting disadvantaged individuals, underprivileged but studios students, and charitable programs in the hometown.
In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Vinh, Chairman of Hue Association of Fellow-Countrymen in Ho Chi Minh City shared emotionally that for every Hue native living away from home, Hue remains a profound and sacred part of their memory. Wherever they go and whatever they do, Hue people carry in their hearts a deep love for their hometown, along with defining values such as composure, compassion, and loyalty.
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| Hue City leaders posing for a commemorative photo with the Liaison Committee of Hue Association of Fellow-Countrymen in Ho Chi Minh City |
He emphasized that after over 40 years of formation and development, Hue Association of Fellow-Countrymen in Ho Chi Minh City has become a shared home, fostering connection, mutual support, and solidarity among its members. At the same time, the association serves as a vital bridge linking the natives far from home with their hometown through a wide range of meaningful activities, including supporting the poor, organizing charitable programs, connecting businesses, and creating platforms for Hue students and youth.
The reunion was not only an occasion for fellow-countrymen to reconnect and exchange greetings, but also a vivid testament to the strong solidarity and enduring bonds within the Hue diaspora community. The event concluded in a warm atmosphere, spreading a sense of pride and a shared responsibility to contribute to the continued development of their hometown.