A celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is planned in 2000. According to an announcement given by state officials, activities to mark the event will highlight the role of the CPV, raise awareness of the party and of the relationship between the party, the people and the nation, praise the pride of the party's glorious tradition, and increase the trust in the party's leadership in national renovation and the party-strengthening movement. These activities to celebrate the party anniversary will be combined with the traditional celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 5th. Other celebrations in 2000 will mark the 110th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19th, the 25th anniversary of victory over the United States on April 30th, the 55th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19th, and National Day on September 2nd. (Vietnamese News Agency, January 26, 2000)