The Mobile Police Cavalry Division marched among the flags and flowers and the enthusiastic support of the people.

B: In their correspondence, many listeners sent us greetings on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) and the 80th founding anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam, (September 7).

A: Ivan Lebedev of Russia wrote: " I warmly congratulate the entire staff of the Voice of Vietnam on the 80th anniversary of broadcasting from Hanoi. On this occasion, I also congratulate you on the 80th National Day. VOV’s programs are like the Long Châu lighthouse, guiding ships in the Gulf of Tonkin and illuminating listeners’ journey into the unexplored depths of Vietnamese culture and noble spirit. Thank you for your progress, development, and contribution to world culture. I will always be honored to accompany you."

B: Thank you, Ivan, for your touching words. We are delighted that our programs bring you closer to Vietnam’s culture and people. Your letter inspires us to continue our journey.

A: Sokunthearith of Cambodia wrote: "The 80th National Day of Vietnam is also the 80th anniversary of VOV. I wish the Voice of Vietnam even greater success, contributing to Vietnam’s new era of growth."

Formation of male special police officers who are ready to fight and sacrifice with courage and strong will.

B: In his many emails to VOVWORLD this week, Amir Jameel of Pakistan sent us warm greetings: "Heartfelt congratulations to the people of Vietnam on the joyous and historic occasion of the 80th National Day. This remarkable milestone is not only a celebration of Vietnam’s independence but also a reflection of the country’s unwavering resilience, unity, and progress over the past eight decades. On this proud day, the Voice of Vietnam is playing a crucial role by offering extensive and vibrant coverage of the National Day celebrations taking place across the country."

A: Ezequiel Hernández Gómez of Cuba wrote: "Solidarity is the strength that leads the nation to development and happiness. Let us celebrate September 2, the 80th anniversary of victory and unity. I wish the heroic people of Vietnam continued progress!"

B: Thank you so much for this moving message. Your words truly capture the spirit of Vietnam’s 80-year journey – a journey of resilience, unity, and progress.

A: At the Voice of Vietnam, it is our honor to bring the celebrations of this historic National Day to listeners and audiences worldwide. Your encouragement inspires us to continue our mission of connecting Vietnam with friends across the globe, share our country’s story, and strengthen bonds of friendship and understanding.

Armed forces parade at sea at Cam Ranh military base (Khanh Hoa)

B: This week, we had a grand celebration of National Day, September 2, on Tuesday, drawing great interest from local residents and foreign visitors.

Let's hear what foreigners in Vietnam have shared about their impressions of the festive atmosphere during this week's National Day celebrations.

“I think it's amazing to walk around the streets, I see so many flags and so many people happy and celebrating, kids too, and older people. It shows me how much Vietnamese people love their country.”

“I saw some helicopters and I was very impressed by that. Everyone is wearing white and red, which is super nice. It shows the collective unification of the country, which is really nice.”

“We feel really good here in Vietnam. We saw a lot of decorations, and I think it's good to show tourists your history. It's really exciting and really good to have this celebration.”

The foreign visitors have been impressed by the scale of the celebrations with solemn parades and the festive atmosphere on the streets, as well as the cultural depth and spirit of the Vietnamese people.

Rajesh Ananda is a tourist from Singapore:  “I think it was the music. It gives you a sense of how much people feel it, and you feel it inside because of the music and everyone wearing the colors. It’s the ambiance, basically the music, the way people behave, and the flags everywhere. The flags, the colors, and definitely the music are the things that impress the most when you’re here on these days.”

A: The festive atmosphere remains as VOV is celebrating its 80th founding anniversary this week and stories about VOV’s history and development will continue to be shared on our shortwave broadcasts and our website at vovworld.vn and Facebook fanpage VOV5 English Service. We hope that you enjoy them.

B: Among many questions that listeners asked about Vietnam this week, we picked one from Chanthima of Cambodia who wants to know more about Vietnam’s coconuts.

A: Thanks for your interest, Chanthima. In Vietnam, coconut is grown widely from North to South. Particularly, Ben Tre province in the Mekong River Delta, which is known as the land of coconuts or the land of three green coconut islands.

B: In Ben Tre, everything that comes from coconut trees, including the trunk, the leaves, hard-shells, the fiber – even coconut worm larvae - can be used in cooking or made into something for export.

A: All parts of the coconut are useful. The tree-trunk is used to make fine art pieces. Coconut flesh is for candies while the hard shell is used to make char coal. Coconut juice is for making coconut jelly. When coconuts turn browner and lighter, the flesh is used to make coconut oil or food for fish.

B: Coconut tree trunks are also the main wood used to build houses, make beds, and make household goods, because they are strong and not inferior to other woods.

A: Coconut shells are raw materials for making many kinds of handicrafts. Currently, coconut trees are exploited very thoroughly, contributing to increasing income, improving people’s lives, and creating jobs for workers in Ben Tre.

B: Vietnam's total exports of all coconut products amounted to nearly 1.1 billion USD last year. With over 600 companies engaged in production and processing, Vietnam's coconut industry holds a competitive edge in the international market. The country ranks 4th in coconut exports in the Asia-Pacific region and 5th globally. Vietnamese coconut products are available in China, the European Union, the United States, Canada, and South Korea.

A: Thank you all for your interest in our broadcasts and for sharing your love of our country.

B: We welcome your feedback at: English Service, VOVWORLD, the Voice of Vietnam, 45 Ba Trieu street, Hanoi, Vietnam. Or you can email us at: englishsection@vov.vn. You’re invited to visit us online at vovworld.vn, where you can hear both live and recorded programs.

A: Check out our VOV Media App, available on both the IOS and Android platform, to hear our broadcasts. We look forward to your feedback on the mobile version of vovworld.vn. Once again, thank you all for listening. Goodbye!