Vietnam 2014
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Official visit to VietnamThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess went on an official visit to Vietnam 19 - 21 March 2014. The visit took place in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB Scanpix
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Arrival in HanoiThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess were greeted by Rebecca (10), Margrethe (8), Hedda (6) and Selma (4) when they arrived at their hotel in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Welcoming ceremonyThe welcoming ceremony took place outside the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Welcoming ceremonyThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess officialle welcomed by the Vice President of Vietnam, Her Excellency Mrs Nguyen Thi Doan. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Welcoming ceremonyThe welcoming ceremony was followed by meetings at the Presidential Palace Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrive at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe Temple of Literature dates from 1070 and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess on a guided tour of the Temple. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe temple compound is sequestered from the busy city outside its walls. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe temple compound is sequestered from the busy city outside its walls. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Temple of LiteratureThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met the press for photos and interviews. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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CycloThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess travelled by "cyclo" in Hanoi. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Cyclo- a good opportunity for a selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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CycloThe driver also got to inspect the selfie. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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BankettKronprinsessen under den offisielle middagen i Hanoi. Foto: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Friendship concertThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrive at the Hanoi Opera for a friendship concert. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Friendship concertThe programme featured pieces by Bach and Mozart as well as by Vietnamese composer Ngo Hoang Quan and Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Meeting with the PresidentThe day began with a meeting withthe president of Vietnam, Mr Truong Tan Sang. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Meeting with the PresidentPresident Sang asked them to convey his greetings to Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja, who conducted a State Visit to Vietnam in 2004. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Hue CitadelThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met with the representatives of the local authorities, the People’s Committee of Hue, at the UNESCO listed Hue Citadel. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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The Hue CitadelThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Hue Citadel. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.
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Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.
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Local headwearThe Crown Princess was given a hat by the locals in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.
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Clearing landminesThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess were given a presentation on the important work of clearing landmines by Norwegian People’s Aid. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Clearing landminesNorwegian People’s Aid cooperates with Football for All on clearing football fields of land mines and cluster bombs. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Football for allFootball match at Huong An Secondary School. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Football for allReady for for kick off with Football for all. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Swimming lessonsDue to climate change, violent cloudbursts, typhoons and flooding are occurring more frequently. As a result, an average of 10 children drown each day. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Swimming lessonsNorwegian Church Aid has addressed the problem by providing swimming lessons to children in Hue. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Swimming lessonsThe children practice in the nearby river. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Swimming lessonsThe children demonstrated their swimming skills and exercises both on land and in the nearby river. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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DNV GLThe last day of the visit took place in Ho Chi Minh City. Crown Prince Haakon assists in opening DNV GL's new offices in Bitexco Tower. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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MeetingThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met with Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Mr Le Hoang Quan.
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MoUStatsråd Monica Mæland og Kronprinsparet ser Morten Nordstad i Pharmaq og Mai Van Hiep . Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Reunification PalaceThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Reunification PalaceThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Gjenforenings- palassetThe Crown Princess at Reunification Palace. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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PharmaqOn a visit to Norwegian companies located in the Mekong Delta region, The Crown Prince and Crown Princess were also able to try their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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PharmaqThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess tried their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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PharmaqThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess tried their hand at administering vaccinations to fish. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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EWOSEWOS supplies fish feed to local aquaculture facilities. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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EWOSThe Crown Prince and Crown Princess met employees as they toured the facilities. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix
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Press meetingThe last press meeting of the visit. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix
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Press meetingA last meeting with the press before the journey back to Norway. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix