A performance by the Vietnamese People’s Association in Macau at the celebration of the International Women’s Day on March 12. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – The Vietnamese People’s Associationin Macau, China, celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8) with aceremony held on March 12.
Offering best wishes to Vietnamese women, Chairman Duong Trung Duc said the Vietnamese people in Macau form a diverse,united, and strong community highly valued by the local administration.
As Macau has reopened its door after the COVID-19 pandemic, people’slife and work will soon return to normal, he noted, expressing his hope thatthe community will develop further and become stronger in the coming time.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kongand Macau, Consul Nguyen Tuan Anh said that established in 2020, the association in Macau now gathers more than 1,300 members. Thecelebration of the International Women’s Day aims to honour Vietnamese women who have excelled in not only their jobs and housework but also served as animportant factor helping popularise images of their homeland in Macau.
On this occasion, the diplomat also presented certificates ofmerit to the Vietnamese individuals and collectives in Macau who have madesubstantial contributions to the association and the homeland.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macau SpecialAdministrative Region accommodated over 22,000 Vietnamese and Vietnamese-originpeople. The number stands at about 7,000 at present, which is expected torecover following Macau’s resumption of activities./.
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A performance by the Vietnamese People’s Association in Macau at the celebration of the International Women’s Day on March 12. (Photo: VNA) 
