Quang Tri to mark Fidel’s historical visit to Vietnam
The central province of Quang Tri is planning to organise various activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s historical visit to the province in September 1973.
According to the plan, a grand ceremony, photography exhibition featuring Fidel's trips to Vietnam, tours to Fidel’s destinations in Quang Tri, and a meeting with witnesses of the visit are due to take place.
The Fidel Castro Park in Dong Ha city will also be opened during the anniversary. As a site to commemorate the Cuban leader’s visit, the park is located at one of the spots Fidel visited during his 1973 trip.
Fidel Castro made three visits to Vietnam in September 1973, December 1995, and February 2003. He was the first foreign leader to visit the newly-liberated area in the south of Vietnam when the American War was still going on in many other areas in the country. He played a central role in the international movement to support Vietnam’s struggle for national independence and reunification.
With all his great contributions, the Cuban leader was presented with the Golden Star Order in 1982 and the Ho Chi Minh Order in 1989.
Some photos of Fidel's historical visit to Quang Tri in September 1973:
Former Secretary of the Quang Tri Province Party Committee, Ho Sy Than, receives Cuban leader Fidel Castro in September 1973
According to the plan, a grand ceremony, photography exhibition featuring Fidel's trips to Vietnam, tours to Fidel’s destinations in Quang Tri, and a meeting with witnesses of the visit are due to take place.
The Fidel Castro Park in Dong Ha city will also be opened during the anniversary. As a site to commemorate the Cuban leader’s visit, the park is located at one of the spots Fidel visited during his 1973 trip.
Fidel Castro made three visits to Vietnam in September 1973, December 1995, and February 2003. He was the first foreign leader to visit the newly-liberated area in the south of Vietnam when the American War was still going on in many other areas in the country. He played a central role in the international movement to support Vietnam’s struggle for national independence and reunification.
With all his great contributions, the Cuban leader was presented with the Golden Star Order in 1982 and the Ho Chi Minh Order in 1989.
Some photos of Fidel's historical visit to Quang Tri in September 1973:
Le Hanh - Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial Liberation Committee welcomes Fidel Castro
Representatives of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam welcome Fidel
Vietnamese soldiers give a present to Fidel
The delegation walk on a bridge to a newly-liberated town in Quang Tri
Fidel visits Doc Mieu Military Base
Fidel talks to young Vietnamese volunteers in Gio Linh District
Photographer Si So shows the photos which he took during Fidel's visit
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