(ĐN) – The 8th Traditional Strong Festival came to a close with the ceremony which took place in the evening of May 7 at the province’s square.
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(ĐN) – The 8th Traditional Strong Festival came to a close with the ceremony which took place in the evening of May 7 at the province’s square. Present at the closing ceremony were Mr. Tran Dinh Thanh, Member of PCC, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council of Dong Nai province, Mr. Le Hong Phuong, standing deputy secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Mr. Vo Van Mot, deputy secretary of Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Mr. Thai Hien Luong, director of Administrative Management Department II under Government Office, and representatives of the Provincial, Municipal Councils/Committees in the South.
At the closing ceremony, 21 sets of medals were awarded. The team of Dak Lack province won the first place while second place winner was team of Dong Nai province and third place winner of Kien Giang province. The 3-day festival organized 6 events that involved a total of about 800 athletes from 30 provinces and cities in the South.
According to the organization board, the 2006 Festival attracted a higher number of athletes than previous years. The organizers said that thanks to the maximal assistance of all the participants the Festival resulted in a significant, remarkable and especially a successful event which would enhance the connections between the localities in the region.
Huy Anh
