Vietnam celebrates 96th anniversary of Women's Union and Vietnamese Women's Day

Vietnam is observing various activities to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union and Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20.

National leaders, including National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, met with female National Assembly deputies to honor their contributions. In Quang Ninh, local authorities held meetings to recognize the increasing role of women in the political system, noting that women hold significant percentages in party committees and leadership roles.

Regional and community-level celebrations include visits by officials in Gia Lai, charitable activities in Di An involving health insurance donations, and cultural performances in military units. Internationally, the Vietnam Women's Association in the Kansai region of Japan held its second congress to strengthen connections among the Vietnamese diaspora.

Economic and cultural facets of the holiday include retail promotions for beauty products in Hanoi and various artistic performances in the Hanoi Theater Festival that highlight the resilience and sacrifice of Vietnamese women.