Dong Nai marks Int'l Day of Happiness

09:03, 19/03/2016

(ĐN)- Dong Nai province's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday held exchange and art performances for typical cultural families in the province in response to the International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20.

 

(ĐN)- Dong Nai province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday held exchange and art performances for typical cultural families in the province in response to the International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20.

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An art performance item at the event.

At the event, 6 typical cultural families from across the province shared their experiences in building family’s happiness, skills on bringing up children, how to maintain typical cultural family status, behaviors in the multi-generational families, etc.They also performed 22 items of music.

Vietnam first celebrated the international holiday in 2014. The Prime Minister issued Decision 2589/QD-TTg to mark the day annually throughout the nation. The domestic celebration is an opportunity for the Government to promote policies and initiatives to advance local living standards, and encourage law-abiding behaviour and community spirit. 

With a happiness index of 5.061 points, Vietnam ranks 96th among 157 countries and territories in the World Happiness Report 2016. The three countries with highest happiness levels were Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland. 

Established by the UN General Assembly in June 2012, the International Day of Happiness is now responded by 193 countries worldwide.

Reported by N.S