NA Chairman launches tree-planting festival in Ha Noi
Ha Noi, Feb. 3 (VNA) -- National Assembly Chairman Nong Duc Manh launched this year's tree-planting festival in Ha Noi's outlying district of Gia Lam in morning, Feb. 3.
Chairman Manh said that the yearly tree planting festival, initiated by President Ho Chi Minh in 1960, had become a fine tradition. He hoped that all people throughout the country in general, and the district in particular, would take part in the festival.
The tree-planting festival began in Ha Noi Feb. 1.
About 10,000 trees are expected to be planted during this year's festival including 1,000 trees in the 240-ha Yen So area, which will become the city's biggest park.
Trees will also be planted in other parks, schools, residential areas and along 103 street pavements.--VNA
