Western districts light candles to pay tribute to heroic martyrs

DNUM_CGZAHZCABH 21:14

(Baonghean.vn) - Joining the atmosphere of the whole country remembering and paying tribute to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation, on the evening of July 26, many districts in Western Nghe An held a candlelighting ceremony to pay tribute.

Xiangyang:

Toàn cảnh Lễ Thắp nến tri ân tại Nghĩa trang liệt sỹ huyện Tương Dương. Ảnh: Đình Tuân
Panorama of the candle lighting ceremony at the Tuong Duong District Martyrs Cemetery. Photo: Dinh Tuan

This activity is part of the series of celebrations of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2017).

In Tuong Duong district, a candle lighting ceremony was organized by the District Youth Union. During the memorial night, delegates, youth union members and a large number of people offered wreaths, incense and lit candles to express their gratitude and admiration for the heroic martyrs who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Lãnh đạo huyện Tương Dương dâng hương tưởng nhớ các anh hùng liệt sỹ tại nghĩa trang huyện. Ảnh: Đình Tuân
Leaders of Tuong Duong district offer incense to commemorate heroic martyrs at the district martyrs cemetery. Photo: Dinh Tuan

During the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, Tuong Duong district had 300 martyrs sacrificed on the battlefields; 300 wounded soldiers and policy beneficiaries, 488 families with meritorious services to the revolution. The district martyrs cemetery is the resting place of 21 heroic martyrs.

Bà Nguyễn Thị Xuân, một cựu thanh niên xung đang dâng nén hương thơm cho các đồng đội. Ảnh: Đình Tuân
Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan, a former youth volunteer, is offering incense to her comrades. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Before the heroic souls of the martyrs, the youth of Tuong Duong district vow to promote the heroic tradition of the previous generation, together striving to compete in studying, training, working and producing to be more worthy of the great contributions of the heroic martyrs.

Dinh Tuan

Ky Son:

Các đoàn viên thanh niên huyện Kỳ Sơn dâng hương tưởng nhớ các anh hùng liệt sỹ. Ảnh: Lữ Phú
Youth Union members of Ky Son district offer incense to commemorate heroic martyrs. Photo: Lu Phu

Also on the night of July 26, in the remote district of Ky Son, despite heavy rain, nearly 200 youth union members and a large number of people participated in the Candle Lighting Ceremony in gratitude.

Phút tưởng nhớ các anh hùng liệt sỹ trong đêm Thắp nến tri ân tại Nghĩa trang liệt sỹ huyện Kỳ Sơn. Ảnh: Lữ Phú
A moment of remembrance for heroic martyrs during the Candlelight vigil at the Ky Son District Martyrs Cemetery. Photo: Lu Phu

63 candles lit on the graves of 63 martyrs resting at Ky Son District Cemetery is the admiration and pride of today's generations for the dedication and sacrifice of the heroic martyrs - the outstanding children of the land of the Fatherland.

Lu Phu

Que Phong:

Also in the evening of the same day, Que Phong District Youth Union organized an incense and flower offering ceremony at the district martyrs cemetery. Attending the ceremony were leaders of the District Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee and a large number of people in Que Phong district.

Ông Lê Văn Giáp - Chủ tịch UBND huyện Quế Phong dâng hương lên phần mộ liệt sỹ trong đêm thắp nến tri ân. Ảnh: Hồ Phương
Mr. Le Van Giap - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee offered incense to the martyrs' graves during the candlelight vigil. Photo: Ho Phuong

Que Phong district martyrs cemetery is the resting place of 25 martyrs who heroically sacrificed their lives in the nation's resistance wars to save the country.

Dâng hoa lên anh linh các anh hùng liệt sỹ tại Nghĩa trang liệt sỹ Quế Phong. Ảnh: Hồ Phương
Offering flowers to the souls of heroic martyrs at Que Phong Martyrs Cemetery. Photo: Ho Phuong

Previously, on July 24, Que Phong district organized a gathering and welcomed the remains of 9 martyrs who died on the Southern battlefield to rest at their hometown martyrs' cemetery./.

Ho Phuong

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