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Monday 10 May 2010

Celebrate Vietnam!‏

1975-2010: 35 Years Since the Defeat of the US: May 26, Doors Open 7.00pm for 7.30pm: Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DL (nearest tube: Warren Street): *Speakers* *Vietnamese food and drink* *Live Vietnamese entertainment* *Stalls*

Special guests from Vietnam to include:
Tran Quang Hoan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Britain
Leader of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour

35 years ago millions around the world celebrated the end of a brutal war when Vietnam finally removed the US from its soil.

Against all the odds,despite the terrible legacy of chemical warfare and destruction, Vietnam has survived and prospered. A generation was made political in support of Vietnam. You are now invited to renew our solidarity with a brave people - RSVP totradeunionfriendsofvietnam@googlemail.com

Organised by Trade Union Friends of Vietnam with the Vietnamese Embassy.

Supported by the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society, Charter for Women and the General Federation of Trade Unions.

For further details and information of a 2010 tour of Vietnamese trade unionist speakers please see http://tradeunionfriendsofvietnam.blogspot.com/