Hanoi, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The autumn gathering of the Club of Vietnamese Graduates in Cuba was filled with memories, photographs, reunions with friends, and an enduring love for the land that welcomed them in their youth to pursue their university education.

In the hall, located near West Lake—the largest in the capital—those who were not dancing showered applause and flowers upon those who, 50 or 65 years ago (in the case of the earliest group), left their homes in Vietnam to travel to a country on the other side of the world.

Some speakers, while describing the difficult situation in Cuba—exacerbated by the tightening of the U.S. blockade—expressed their confidence that the country would overcome these challenges through the implementation of the 176 economic and social reforms recently announced.

Cuban Ambassador to Hanoi, Rogelio Polanco, spoke of the inspiration Vietnam provides to the Cuban people, citing its sacrifices in defense of its independence and sovereignty, as well as its economic and social achievements.

“Many of you went to study in Cuba with the certainty that Vietnam would triumph—and Vietnam did triumph,” Polanco said, addressing the nearly 200 attendees—among them Vu Van Au, author of one of the most comprehensive Vietnamese-Spanish dictionaries.

Van Au received special recognition from the Cuban diplomat as a representative of the generation that, 65 years ago, paved the way for the Vietnamese students who today celebrate their love for Cuba—a bond that continues to bring Vietnam and Cuba ever closer together.

“But the most beautiful achievement is all of you—the Vietnamese who were educated in Cuba, who carry a love for Cuba in your hearts, and who will ensure that this love is passed on to future generations,” he emphasized, to the applause of those present.

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