(VOVworld) – Activities are underway across Vietnam in anticipation of the 65^th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day this Friday.  An art exchange program was held in Hanoi on Sunday evening to honour war veterans who have overcome hardships to lead productive lives and contribute to society. The Vietnam War Veterans’ Association presented 200 gifts, worth 50 USD each, to war veterans and families of martyrs in special circumstances. Phung Khac Dang, Vice President of the Vietnam War Veterans Association, told VOV: "Branch associations across the country have contributed to the repair and restoration of martyrs’ cemeteries, support and gifts for Vietnamese heroic mothers, war veterans, and children affected by Agent Orange/dioxin. We’ve actively participated in building houses of charity for disadvantaged war veterans. We are very moved to see there are so many agencies and organizations accompanying us in such programs to show our gratitude."

The program was organized by VOV in cooperation with VWVA

The same day, Hanoi hosted a ceremony to honor outstanding war veterans, families of martyrs, and people who rendered great services to the nation as well as agencies and organizations that are taking the lead in repaying the debt of gratitude. Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, deputy chairwoman of Hanoi’s municipal People’s Committee, said: "Taking care of people who rendered great services to the nation has become a popular campaign across Vietnam enthusiastically embraced by all social strata. Many families of social beneficiaries in Hanoi have overcome their difficulties to lead a better life and contribute to the city’s development."
The Communist Party of Vietnam’s online newspaper held its 5^th program “The Color of Red Flowers” to show gratitude to families of beneficiaries, war veterans, families of martyrs, heroic Vietnamese mothers, and those who have rendered great services to the nation.