Dear listeners!
2015 will mark many important events in Vietnam: the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, the 85th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the 125th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification. The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) will also celebrate its 70th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, VOV is launching another “What do you know about Vietnam” contest for listeners and overseas Vietnamese around the world.
The prizes are:
- 1 first prize: a free week-long trip to Vietnam
- 1 second prize: a free 5-day trip to Vietnam
- 2 third prizes: a free 4-day trip to Vietnam
- 10 consolation prizes worth 1 million VND each
- All contestants will receive a gift worth 300,000 VND.
Here are the questions:
1. What were Vietnam’s most outstanding achievements in economics, external relations, social welfare, society, and poverty reduction in 2014?
2. Vietnam is a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2014-2016 term. What have been Vietnam’s contributions and activities during the first year of its 2-year term?
3. In 2014 UNESCO recognized 2 relic sites and/or art forms in Vietnam as tangible or intangible cultural heritages of humanity. What are they? How many tangible and intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO does Vietnam have? What are they?
4. What do you know about Vietnam’s 2015 National Tourism Year themed “Connecting world heritages”? Name the most prominent cultural and tourism events during the year.
5. The Voice of Vietnam will be 70 years old on September 7, 2015. What have been the major developments at VOV over the last 5 years?
6. How many people will participate in this contest?
Entries should be postmarked between February 1 and June 30, 2015. Entries can be sent via postal mail or via email at vovworld@vov.org.vn. The answers will be included in our radio programs and on our website at vovworld.vn.