The “Homeland Spring 2010” programme was held on February 6, 2010 at Bao Son Paradise Park, Hanoi City with the participation of 1,000 overseas Vietnamese throughout the world and nearly 10,000 Vietnamese and international visitors.
Distinguished guests included State President Nguyen Minh Triet, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong, Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong, Director of Central Publics Relations Committee Ha Thi Khiet, Hanoi’s Mayor Nguyen The Thao and Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Thanh Son - Chairman of State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese and other high-ranking officials at central and municipal levels.
President Nguyen Minh Triet delivered a moving message. He said: "For years, Homeland Spring has become a popular social activity on the occasion of New Year and a boost to arouse the patriotism of Vietnamese people living and working throughout the world. The Homeland Spring 2010 has actively contributed to the propaganda and confirmation of right policies of the Party and the State on overseas Vietnamese. This is a meeting place for overseas Vietnamese to share the joy with domestic Vietnamese and promote the traditional cultural values of the Vietnamese people.”
In the warm atmosphere, overseas Vietnamese returning from California, USA cheerfully told us that the Homeland Spring programme was very meaningful and they were very moved and pleased at the passion of the people at home for expatriates like them. “This bout, we would like to thank Bao Son Paradise for the successful organisation of this meaningful event imbued with national cultural tradition. You help us understand more of the meaning of compatriot.”
On this significant event, Mr Nguyen Truong Son, President of the Board of Directors of Bao Son Group, merrily said: “This is not only a meaningful programme of the nation but also a great honour for Bao Son Paradise because it was entrusted with this significant mission by the State. I am attached to tourism throughout my life. I always desire to do something very special for the country. I hope, once visitors come to Bao Son Paradise, they will remember it forever, and more importantly, remember the Vietnam impression with national cultural identity.”
Possibly, 2010 will be an eventful year for the country in general and the Bao Son Paradise in particular. Specially, Vietnam will hold a grand ceremony to celebrate the millennial foundation of Thang Long - Hanoi. To this effect, Mr Truong Son said: “I can immediately confirm that we are very interested and eager to join this event. In my opinion, this is a golden chance for Vietnam to promote the image of a beautiful country, righteous people and enchanting sceneries. But, more specially, through this event, Vietnam will be known to the world as a great nation with more than four thousand years of history and unique cultural traditions. And moreover, visitors far and wide will know about Hanoi.”
And, the presence of Bao Son Paradise was a clear proof for the determination of Bao Son Group to create the most attractive grand ceremony in the world. Therefore, Bao Son Group is working hard to make Bao Son Paradise a place for the grand ceremony. After this event, Bao Son Paradise will be a meeting place for many other important events like the meeting between Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung with 1,000 member companies of the Vietnam Business Association on May 19. The third important event is the National Tourism Year is held in Bao Son Paradise where many tourism companies in Vietnam and the world will showcase their products and services on October 10, 2010. Another important event is the presentation of the Golden Kite Award for filmmakers. And, from October 2, 2010, the Union of Vietnam Friendships Association in Foreign Countries in collaboration with embassies will organise the Thang Long Dragon Flying Day here.
“Tourism is my great passion,” said Mr Nguyen Truong Son, citing the reason for the formation of a world-class project. Bao Son Paradise is the cream of a love of a Vietnamese businessman for Vietnamese cultural identity. With viewpoints of preserving ancient architecture, introducing unique beauty of nature, land and people of Vietnam and honouring the cultural value, Bao Son Paradise always struggles for deep humanity values to creat an attractive miniaturised Vietnam.
Thai Son