Staff members of embassies of ASEAN member states in Hanoi and their families joined a host of activities on August 25 within the framework of ASEAN Family Day 2018.
Participants of the ASEAN Family Day 2018 in Hanoi cycle together (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Staff members of embassies of ASEANmember states in Hanoi and their families joined a host of activities on August25 within the framework of ASEAN Family Day 2018.
The event was co-organised by the Vietnam Ministry ofForeign Affairs and ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH).
In his opening speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen QuocDung praised the AWCH’s initiative and effort to organise the event incelebration of 51st founding anniversary of the bloc and 3 years ofthe ASEAN Community establishment.
He said the occasion helps participants increase mutualunderstanding and consolidate solidarity and friendship among ASEAN members,while raising local public awareness about the ASEAN Community.
After the opening ceremony, nearly 200 participants cycledtogether across a 10-km distance to demonstrate their concerted strength,determination and mutual support, which are considered characteristics ofSoutheast Asian communities.
They then engaged in sport and musical exchanges, folkgames, and a food festival. Of these activities, a knowledge contest, titled‘future ASEAN ambassadors’, was a draw to young participants.
Ambassador Nguyen Nguyet Nga, honorary chairwoman of the AWCH,highlighted the meaning of ASEAN Family Day as an occasion to strengthen thebond among members of the ASEAN family and to pay tribute to the oldergenerations who had laid the basis for the formation of the ASEAN Community.
She said she believed in ASEAN younger generation andencouraged them to promote the bloc spirit of solidarity, self-reliance, andinnovation.-VNA
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Participants of the ASEAN Family Day 2018 in Hanoi cycle together (Photo: VNA) 
