Students marching at the Capital Students March program on the morning of November 10 – Photo: NGUYEN BAO
The program "March of Capital Students" organized by the Hanoi Department of Education and Training is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Hanoi Education and Training sector (1954-2024), 42 years of Vietnamese Teachers' Day.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Tran The Cuong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, said that the program "March of Capital Students" was organized for the first time by the capital's education and training sector, attracting the participation of 47 units, representatives of 30 districts, towns, and a number of international schools.
Also participating in the program were the Military - General Staff Ceremonial Group, the People's Public Security Ceremonial Group, students of Vietnamese and Lao ethnic groups... In total, there were about 3,000 participants.
Mr. Tran The Cuong, Director of Hanoi Department of Education and Training, delivered the opening speech of the program – Photo: NGUYEN BAO
“The program is an opportunity for students to exchange and learn from each other and from international friends and teachers, helping them to develop their full potential.
At the same time, it arouses the aspiration to develop the country and national pride for generations of students in the capital - the future owners, the important force, joining hands for the development of the city of a thousand years of culture, the heroic capital; the city for peace, the creative city recognized by UNESCO and towards a learning city in the network of global cities.
Above all, it is to bring the country and the capital into a new era - the era of national development. In which, the education and training sector takes people as the center and driving force of development, bringing education and training to the same level, keeping up with developed countries with the spirit of self-reliance, self-strengthening, and national pride as directed by General Secretary To Lam", Mr. Tran The Cuong emphasized.
Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO representative in Vietnam, spoke at the program - Photo: NGUYEN BAO
Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, expressed his joy at being present at the event and meeting the students on a beautiful autumn morning in Hanoi.
According to Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Hanoi being recognized by UNESCO as a City for Peace, and is also the time of the establishment of the UNESCO Office in Hanoi.
“As students march today in the heart of peaceful Hanoi, I hope they will feel proud and appreciate the heritage of their ancestors and their fellow citizens, from all ages and backgrounds.
“Share your stories and achievements with your international peers about peace, global citizenship, creativity and, of course, education,” said Jonathan Wallace Baker.
Students of Ngo Si Lien Secondary School (Hoan Kiem District) perform the red scarf ceremony for delegates attending the program - Photo: NGUYEN BAO
Some impressive images at the Capital Students March program on the morning of November 10:
The capital's Student March parade consists of 38 groups, including the Red Flag team, the National Flag team, the General Staff Army's Ceremonial Team, the Ministry of Public Security's Ceremonial Team and 30 secondary school student groups from 30 districts, towns, etc.
Parades of secondary school students in Hanoi – Photo: NGUYEN BAO
The parade of Friendship School 80 made an impressive appearance with national costumes - Photo: NGUYEN BAO
Wearing national costumes, the students confidently performed a dance to the song “Walking in the Glorious Sky”, expressing the enthusiasm of youth and love for their homeland and country – Photo: NGUYEN BAO
70 female students of Chu Van An High School (Tay Ho District) appeared in pure white dresses - Photo: NGUYEN BAO
International students paraded at the program in their national costumes – Photo: NGUYEN BAO
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