The first ever festival for the blind opened in Hanoi on April 17 tohonour the blind’s contribution to the society as well as encouragethem to continue dedicate to the country’s development.
The event, jointly held by the Hanoi chapters of the Ho Chi MinhCommunist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and the Vietnam Blind Association, drewthe participation of more than 1,000 students and youngsters from 10universities in the city.
The festival, themed“Belief and Light” aims to celebrate the 42 nd founding anniversary ofthe VBA and respond to Vietnam Disabled Day.
Speaking at the event, National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luuspoke highly of the organisation of the festival and said he wished thecity’s relevant agencies and organisations will continue to support theblind in education, vocational training and job seeking. He stressed thecapital residents will always create favourable conditions for disabledpeople and expressed his hope the blind in particular and the disabledin general will overcome complex about their situation to actively takepart in social activities and find themselves suitable jobs.
12,000 blind people are now living in Hanoi , many of who are solemodels in efforts to overcome difficulties and contribute to thedevelopment of the society.
However, the blind in generalstill encounter difficulties in studying, daily life, job seeking andmarriage to lead a stable life.
The festival ishoped to help reduce discrimination against the disabled and raise theyouth’s awareness to the disabled, which are important factors to helpthem to better themselves in their life and further contribute to thecommunity./.
The event, jointly held by the Hanoi chapters of the Ho Chi MinhCommunist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and the Vietnam Blind Association, drewthe participation of more than 1,000 students and youngsters from 10universities in the city.
The festival, themed“Belief and Light” aims to celebrate the 42 nd founding anniversary ofthe VBA and respond to Vietnam Disabled Day.
Speaking at the event, National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luuspoke highly of the organisation of the festival and said he wished thecity’s relevant agencies and organisations will continue to support theblind in education, vocational training and job seeking. He stressed thecapital residents will always create favourable conditions for disabledpeople and expressed his hope the blind in particular and the disabledin general will overcome complex about their situation to actively takepart in social activities and find themselves suitable jobs.
12,000 blind people are now living in Hanoi , many of who are solemodels in efforts to overcome difficulties and contribute to thedevelopment of the society.
However, the blind in generalstill encounter difficulties in studying, daily life, job seeking andmarriage to lead a stable life.
The festival ishoped to help reduce discrimination against the disabled and raise theyouth’s awareness to the disabled, which are important factors to helpthem to better themselves in their life and further contribute to thecommunity./.
