On the evening of October 3rd, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Embassy of the Republic of India in Vietnam jointly organized a rally to commemorate International Non-Violence Day at 19 Le Thanh Tong Street.The commemoration ceremony was attended by Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh - Rector of the University, Mr. Ranjit Rae - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Vietnam, Mr. Ratubatsi Super Moloi - Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, embassies of various countries, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and the Indian diaspora in Vietnam... In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly chose October 2nd, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, as the International Day of Non-Violence, aiming to promote a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding, and non-violence through education and community awareness. Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh – Rector of the University emphasized: Throughout his life, even in the most tragic circumstances, Gandhi always adhered to the philosophy of non-violence and dedicated his entire life to the noble goal of discovering truth. Gandhi declared that humanity's greatest struggle is overcoming its own fear, cruelty, and wickedness. He also believed that the core of all religions in the world is truth and love. Gandhi's ideas have influenced many leaders of numerous political movements around the world. The Professor and Rector affirmed: In today's turbulent world, where violence is rampant, Gandhi's great ideas have contributed to opening up and illuminating a path for humanity to coexist peacefully and develop. It is believed that with his lofty humanistic values, life, work, and especially his philosophy of non-violence for peace, Mahatma Gandhi will continue to spread and endure through time.
Ambassador Ranjit Rae of the Republic of India to Vietnam stated: "The message of 'non-violence' has an enduring influence. It is the core message of Indian civilization, known as 'Ahimsa.' The International Day of Peace and Non-Violence gives all of us the opportunity to reflect on the concept of 'Ahimsa,' to examine ourselves inwardly, to see how we can apply Mahatma Gandhi's ideas in our lives, and how we can contribute to the happiness of our community, society, and environment." During the ceremony, students majoring in Indian Studies from the Faculty of Oriental Studies also recreated vivid and authentic excerpts from Mahatma Gandhi's life. Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) was a spiritual and political leader for India and its people. With his non-violent ideology, he contributed to liberating India from British colonial rule and is revered by the Indian people as the father of the nation.
