On June 30, 2024, at the headquarters of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, located on the 2nd floor of Gemek Tower Shopping Mall, An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District, Hanoi, the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam held an expanded Standing Committee meeting and inaugurated its new office.
Prof. DSc. (People’s Teacher) Vu Minh Giang, President of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, chaired the conference. Attending the event were Prof. DSc. Dang Vu Minh, former member of the Party Central Committee and former Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Planning and Technology; Dr. Vu Dang Dinh, Member of the Hanoi Party Committee and Secretary of the Hoan Kiem District Party Committee; Venerable Thich Nguyen Thanh, Head of the Executive Council of the Thai Nguyen Buddhist Sangha; Senior Lieutenant General Vu Van Thanh, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Minister of Public Security, and Vice President of the Central Theoretical Council; Senior Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, along with other military and police generals, Vu – Vo businesspeople, representatives of the Vu – Vo Clan Council in the Federal Republic of Germany, and members of the Standing Committee of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, etc.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Vu – Vo Clan Council Office.
Before the conference began, the delegates attended the inauguration ceremony and ribbon-cutting event for the new office of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam. This milestone marks a significant step in the development of the Vu – Vo Clan, providing a favorable environment for more effective and practical activities. On behalf of the council, President Vu Minh Giang expressed gratitude to businessman Vu Dinh Muoi, Chairman of the Board of ORG Group, for providing the council with a long-term office space of over 100 square meters on the 2nd floor of the Gemek Tower Shopping Mall. He also awarded Vu Dinh Muoi the Quintessence of the Vu Clan Certificate—the highest honor of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam—and extended appreciation to other businesspeople for their support in providing office equipment, furniture, and other facilities.
Delegates attending the conference and the inauguration ceremony take a commemorative photo.
During the expanded Standing Committee meeting, the delegates reviewed reports on the council’s activities since the September 2023 meeting and discussed plans for the second half of 2024. With confidence and enthusiasm, members of the Vu – Vo Clan across the country reaffirmed their absolute trust in the leadership of the Party and the State, as well as in the organization and activities of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, contributing positively to the development and protection of the nation.
Senior Lieutenant General Vu Van Thanh presents a gift at the inauguration ceremony.
Entrepreneur Vu Van Hau, Deputy General Director of Geleximco Group, presents flowers in celebration.
In recent times, the activities of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam have been maintained and expanded, particularly in clan development efforts. Currently, there are 60 affiliated organizations under the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, including 50 provincial and municipal councils; three Vu – Vo Clan Councils and liaison committees in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic; three heritage management boards (Mo Trach, Dong Dom, and Kiet Dac); and four clubs and domestic liaison committees (Entrepreneurs’ Club, Physicians’ Club, Young Generation Club, and the Liaison Committee of the People’s Police Academy). During its six-country European business trip, a delegation from the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam, led by Prof. DSc. (People’s Teacher) Vu Minh Giang, met and interacted with hundreds of Vu – Vo members from 12 different countries, fostering a warm and united atmosphere. President Vu Minh Giang conveyed greetings and updates on the council’s activities, encouraging clan members to always stay connected to their homeland and ancestral roots, no matter where they are.
Spiritual and heritage-related activities, including the restoration and construction of ancestral temples and shrines, have received significant attention. Many provinces have inaugurated ancestral houses at both provincial and branch levels. Notable projects include the Vu – Vo ancestral house in Hai Phong City, which was built with an investment of over 20 billion VND; the Vu Mien family ancestral house in Luong Tai District, Bac Ninh Province, recognized as a Provincial Historical and Cultural Site, which received an investment of over 10 billion VND; the Southern Vietnam Vu – Vo Ancestral House in Ho Chi Minh City; and ancestral houses in Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau. The leadership of the Vu – Vo Clan Council of Vietnam has also worked with the Dong Dom Heritage Management Board (Hai Duong) to resolve certain challenges and implement construction projects to upgrade the Dong Dom Ancestral Tomb, starting with the expansion of the access road to the site.
Efforts in commendation, education, and talent promotion have seen innovative and creative approaches, with proactive advisory contributions to leadership in formulating and updating regulations. A successful ceremony was held to honor outstanding students during the Mo Trach Village Traditional Festival on the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Dragon (2024). In the 2022-2023 academic year, 371 outstanding students received awards totaling 252,200,000 VND, and thousands of certificates of merit were presented to local organizations.
The council’s information and communications efforts have been closely aligned with the key missions of both the national and local Vu – Vo Clan Councils, promptly covering major events and activities through various media channels and social networks. These communication efforts have served as a vital bridge, helping to shape public perception and promote the values and traditions of the Vu – Vo Clan of Vietnam. The editorial team has worked diligently to produce, edit, and distribute the “Information about Vu – Vo Clan in Vietnam” publication to welcome the Year of the Dragon (2024), receiving widespread acclaim for its rich and diverse content.
The conference also featured lively and responsible discussions, emphasizing clan solidarity. The expanded Standing Committee meeting was highly productive, yielding comprehensive results. Delegates unanimously endorsed the report and added insights to highlight achievements across different local Vu – Vo Clan Councils. Furthermore, the delegates discussed and agreed on preparations for the 9th National Conference of the Vu – Vo Clan of Vietnam for the 2024-2029 term, scheduled for November 2024. A steering committee and specialized subcommittees will be established, with particular attention given to the conference’s structure and personnel arrangements, ensuring that it meets the expectations of Vu – Vo members nationwide. The congress will be a symbol of trust, unity, and consensus, guided by democratic, voluntary, egalitarian and consensus principles. The 9th National Congress of the Vu – Vo Clan of Vietnam is expected to usher in a new era of sustainable development for the clan.
VU HONG DUONG
Head of Communications, Vu-Vo Clan Council of Vietnam
