Son La College celebrates Laos’ 49th National Day

The Son La College on December 2 organized a meeting marking the 49th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975 - 2024).

Attending the event were leaders from various provincial departments and agencies, representatives of the provincial liaison board of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos, as well as Lao students currently studying at the college.

A representative from the Son La Department of Foreign Affairs presents gifts to Lao students.

The head of the provincial liaison board of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos presents gifts to Lao students.

During the meeting, the delegates and Lao students reflected on the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between Son La province and northern Laos. Since 2001, the Son La College has trained nearly 4,000 Lao students from nine northern Lao provinces in Vietnamese language and other majors. Currently, the college is training 314 Lao students, providing them with accommodations in dormitories equipped with all necessary facilities to meet their studying and living needs. In December 2024, the college will welcome an additional 40 Lao students for Vietnamese language training.

Leaders of Son La College present gifts to Lao students.

On this occasion, the Son La College, together with provincial departments and agencies, the Son La city liaison board of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts in Laos, and Chieng Sinh ward’s police, presented gifts to the Lao students studying at the college.

Also at the event, the winners of a sports competition held in celebration of Laos’ 49th National Day received one first, one second, two third, and five consolation prizes.

The organizing committee presents the first prize in the sports competition to the team of Lao students from Luang Prabang province.

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