Two guests hung Vietnamese flags in Paris to visit orphans and disabled children: 'I love them very much'

On the afternoon of November 16, two people flying the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam in Paris visited and presented gifts to the Vocational Education Center for the Disabled and Orphans in Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Mr. Olivier Parriaux recounts the journey of him and his companions planting the flag on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral - Photo: HUU HANH

Entering the center, the innocent yet disadvantaged eyes of the children quickly touched the hearts of two international guests.

Mr. Olivier Parriaux recounted the arduous journey and the motivation that urged them to take the bold action that year - hanging the flag symbolizing the spirit of Vietnamese national liberation on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Two representatives of the delegation gave gifts to the children as a word of encouragement, sending love and hope for the future, even though they have to face many disadvantages - Photo: HUU HANH

Olivier Parriaux confided that when he and his friends were young men in their twenties, they were luckier than their younger siblings. They had eyesight, health, a full mind, and above all, the opportunity to act.

That's why he "loves the children very much" - the young buds who have suffered disadvantages from a very young age, but still maintain their innocence and resilience.

It was those fortunate conditions that urged him and his friends to choose to stand up against unjust wars, to fight for the ideals of peace , freedom and democracy - ideals that Vietnam has steadfastly pursued for many years.

A small gift was given by Mr. Olivier to the children at the center - Photo: HUU HANH

In their eyes, each child here, despite physical disabilities, is still a flame of faith and hope.

Your resilience is a testament to the indomitable spirit that the Vietnamese people have demonstrated on every front.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hai-vi-khach-trèo-co-viet-nam-tai-paris-tham-tre-mo-coi-khuet-tat-rat-thuong-cac-em-20241116183932186.htm