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THE UNIFICATION HALL HOSTED A CONFERENCE WHERE THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HO CHI MINH CITY COMMITTEE AND THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HANOI COMMITTEE CAME TOGETHER TO EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE AND FOSTER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TWO CITIES.

On October 18, 2023, a conference was held at the Unification Hall where the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and the Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee came together to exchange experiences and foster cooperation between the two cities. The conference was attended and chaired by esteemed members of the Politburo, including Dinh Tien Dung, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Head of the Hanoi National Assembly Delegation, as well as Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee. They were accompanied by their comrades from the Standing Committee...

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THE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIFICATION HALL CONVENED A MEETING WITH THE ICS CENTER TO ADDRESS THE TOPIC OF GENDER DIVERSITY 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The Unification Hall and ICS Center collaborated to organize a meeting session on “Diversity, equality, and gender integration” on October 19. The session was led by Lawyer Dinh Hong Hanh, a member of the ICS Council advisor. Over 100 employees and officers of the Unification Hall participated in the program, where they learned about gender-sexual diversity concepts and the challenges faced by LGBTI+ individuals in their families and workplaces. The Unification Hall expresses our gratitude to the ICS Center for their partnership in spreading knowledge about the LGBTI+ community. They hope that there will be more opportunities in the future...

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THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE HISTORICAL RELIC HOSTS THE ANNUAL ARTISTIC EVENT “TASTE OF SAIGON” BY ARTLIVE.

During its inaugural year, the Taste of Saigon event, themed “Set the Vibes,” spanned three days from October 6 to 8. The event took place from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and was held at the Independence Palace historical relic. It was open to the public free of charge and featured three main activities: exhibitions, competitions, and community works. The event boasted a diverse range of content, including painting and digital art exhibitions, immersive interiors, and multi-sensory experiences. Attendees were treated to a variety of musical styles performed by talented artists, while high-end culinary brands showcased their culinary artistry. Additionally, young...

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THE “VIETPRIDE PRIDE RIDE 2023” AT THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE HISTORICAL RELIC

Over the past decade, the LGBTI community in Vietnam has experienced a significant increase in diversity, contributing to a positive societal image. Pride Month serves as a global platform for the LGBTI community to showcase their achievements and aspirations, both on a global scale and within individual countries. In Ho Chi Minh City, the ICS Consulting and Training Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as ICS) organized a media event named “VietPride Pride Ride 2023,” which included stops at the Independence Palace Historical Relic for photo opportunities and interaction with event participants and supporters.

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A GATHERING OF 100 CEOS FROM BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES WAS ORCHESTRATED BY THE LEADERS OF HO CHI MINH CITY AT THE UNIFICATION HALL.

On September 14, 2023, the Unification Hall in Ho Chi Minh City served as the venue for a significant gathering. The city leaders orchestrated a meeting with 100 CEOs who championed the principles of the green economy and the circular economy. This event, known as CEO 100 Tea Connect, encompassed various activities such as the demonstration of the “Tea Offering” technique and an introduction to Vietnamese tea. These engagements were conducted as part of the 4th Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2023 (HEF 2023), with the intention of extending a warm and heartfelt welcome to all attending delegates. The...

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A DELEGATION FROM MYANMAR, LED BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF TOURISM OF MYANMAR, VISITED THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE HISTORICAL RELIC

On September 8, 2023, while on an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City, the delegation from Myanmar, under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Myanmar, had a wonderful visit at Vietnam’s esteemed National Special Relic, the Independence Palace. The Independence Palace-Unification Hall, a historical relic of Vietnam, is privileged to serve as a venue for governmental activities, symbolizing peace, cooperation, and amity. It is a distinguished location for hosting high-level delegations to conduct diplomatic ceremonies in the southern region.          

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, VO VAN THUONG, RECENTLY MET WITH AND EXPRESSED GRATITUDE TOWARDS GENERATIONS OF VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS AND FOSTER FAMILIES AT THE UNIFICATION HALL.

On the morning of September 6, 2023, at the Unification Hall, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong met and expressed gratitude towards generations of volunteer soldiers and foster families on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Summer Volunteering Programs and Campaigns of Ho Chi Minh City Youth (1994–2023). In attendance at the program were esteemed individuals such as Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Van Nen, as well as the First Secretary of the Central Youth Union, Bui Quang Huy. Additionally, approximately 200 delegates, consisting of former...

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THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS HAD A VISIT AT THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE.

On July 6, 2023, during a visiting and working trip in Ho Chi Minh City, The United Nations delegation, led by Mrs. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbanam, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), paid a visit to Vietnam’s National Special Relic, The Independence Palace. Vietnam Historical Relic: The Independence Palace-Unification Hall is honored to be a meeting place of government activities: a place marking peace, cooperation, and friendship; a place to receive high-ranking delegations to perform diplomatic ceremonies in the southern region.    

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THE SUPREME PEOPLE’S PROCURATORATE OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA DELEGATION PAID A VISIT TO THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE

On July 3, 2023, during a visiting and working trip in Ho Chi Minh City, The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China delegation led by Mr. Qiu Li Jun, Deputy Secretary of the Personnel Department and Deputy Director of The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of Hainan Province, had an exciting tour at the Independence Palace. Vietnam Historical Relic: The Independence Palace-Unification Hall is honored to be a meeting place of government activities: a place marking peace, cooperation, and friendship; a place to receive high-ranking delegations to perform diplomatic ceremonies in the southern region.

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THE CANADIAN DELEGATION HAD A VISIT TO THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE.

On May 26, 2023, during a visiting and working trip in Ho Chi Minh City, the Canadian delegation led by the Minister of Trade, Labor, and Economic Development Innovation of the British Columbia State had an exciting tour at the Independence Palace. Vietnam Historical Relic: The Independence Palace-Unification Hall is honored to be a meeting place of government activities: a place marking peace, cooperation, and friendship; a place to receive high-ranking delegations to perform diplomatic ceremonies in the southern region.

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Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai greet the Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – Mr. Xavier Bettel at the Unification Hall.

On the afternoon of May 5, 2023, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai had a meeting with Mr. Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg at the Unification Hall. This is part of the first high-level diplomatic activities on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Luxembourg. Vietnam Historical Relic: The Independence Palace – Unification Hall is honored to be a meeting place of the Government activites: a place marking peace, cooperation and friendship; a place to receive high-ranking delegations to perform diplomatic...

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Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen greet H.E General the Honourable David John Hurley – Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and H.E Mrs Linda Hurley at the Unification Hall on the afternoon of April 5, 2023.

On the afternoon of April 5, 2023 at the Unification Hall, Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen had a meeting with H.E General David John Hurley, Governor-General of the Commonwealth Australia and H.E Mrs Linda Hurley, on the occasion of his working visit to Ho Chi Minh City. Link to the article: Bí thư Thành ủy TPHCM Nguyễn Văn Nên tiếp Toàn quyền Australia (thanhuytphcm.vn)

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