Hanoi, May 23 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued an official telegram regarding the observance of the state funeral for former State President Tran Duc Luong, requesting the lowering of the national flags to half-mast and suspension of public entertainment activities during the mourning period.
The document, signed by Deputy Minister Trinh Thi Thuy and sent to leaders of central-level Party agencies, ministries, sectors, mass organisations, and provincial-level People's Committees, references the special announcement issued on May 22 by the State Funeral Committee for former President Tran Duc Luong.
In accordance with the joint decision of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the State President, the...