Vietnamese in Cambodia celebrate 80th National Day
After 80 years, Vietnam has become stronger, with growing prestige on the international stage, thanks to great achievements in development and integration, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu.
Phnom Penh (VNA)𝔉 – A solemn ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 18) and National Day (September 2) was held in Phnom Penh on August 22.
The event gathered embassy officials, representatives of Vietnamese organisations, the Khmer-Vietnam Association, the Vietnam–Cambodia Business Association, and the Vietnamese community in the country.
Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu emphasised the historic significance of the August Revolution in 1945, which he said reflected the unity, intelligence, and resilience of the Vietnamese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh. He affirmed that after 80 years, Vietnam has become stronger, with growing prestige on the international stage, thanks to great achievements in development and integration.
Ambassador Vu also noted that over the past 45 years, the embassy, together with the Khmer-Vietnam Association, the Vietnam–Cambodia Business Association, and the Vietnamese community, has contributed to strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Sim Chy, Chairman of the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Cambodia, said the anniversary was not only a time to recall the heroic past but also to inspire the Vietnamese community to contribute to building a strong and prosperous Vietnam.
He stressed that overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia have always supported one another, preserved their cultural traditions, and remained united while integrating well into local society.
For his part, Oknha Leng Rithy, President of the Vietnam–Cambodia Business Association, highlighted the association’s efforts in representing businesses, promoting trade and investment, and supporting social and community activities. He pledged that Vietnamese enterprises in Cambodia would continue working closely with the embassy to further deepen bilateral ties.
Participants expressed joy and pride at joining the celebration, which reminded them of their homeland. The event concluded with vibrant cultural performances by artists from Ho Chi Minh City’s Bong Sen Theatre, featuring traditional and modern music and dances praising the love for the homeland and the Vietnam–Cambodia friendship./.
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