Everybody calls the 20th of October the Vietnamese Women's Day, but the meaning of October 20 is not well understood.
October 20 is the anniversary and honor of Vietnamese women, referred to as the Vietnamese Women's Day.
On October 20, 1930, the Vietnam Women's Revolutionary Women's Union (now renamed the Vietnam Women's Union) was officially established.
To commemorate this occasion, the Communist Party of Vietnam has decided to mark its 20th anniversary as the traditional day of the organization, as well as the anniversary and honor of Vietnamese women. is the "Vietnamese Women's Day".
This is the first day in our country's history that a women's mass organization is operating legally and openly to unite and mobilize women's forces to actively contribute to the revolutionary cause of the country. .
This is also the first time that Vietnamese women have been able to hold ballots, participate in governmental and social affairs, hold many positions in the State apparatus and mass organizations.
On these days, many activities celebrated on October 20 in Vietnam are organized to honor women, respect their contributions to families and society. In particular, many agencies organize award ceremonies for female employees if they have outstanding performance in their work. Entertainment programs on October 20 are well organized and meticulously organized.
Unlike the International Women's Day March 8, October 20 only celebrates Vietnamese women at home and abroad. On October 20, people usually buy flowers, gift cards or gifts for women.