Delegation of Nghe An province visited and attended the funeral of writer Son Tung

Offering incense and attending the funeralWriter Son TungThere were also representatives of central agencies and units and Hanoi capital; representatives of departments, branches, sectors and units of Nghe An province; leaders of Dien Chau district, cadres and people of Dien Kim commune, Bui Van family and the writer's family.

After the funeral and memorial service held in Hanoi, the writer's body was brought back to his hometown, Dien Kim commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An). Photo: Cong Kien

Writer Son Tung (full name is Bui Son Tung), born on August 8, 1928; passed away at 11:05 p.m. on July 22, 2021 (June 13, Tan Suu year), at the age of 94. The funeral service for writer Son Tung will start at 7:30 a.m. and the memorial service will be at 8:15 a.m. on July 26, 2021 at Funeral Home No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi. After the funeral service and memorial service will be held atHanoiThis morning (July 26), the writer's body was brought back to his hometown for burial, Dien Kim commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An).

Scene of the funeral of writer Son Tung in Dien Kim (Dien Chau). Photo: Cong Kien

Offering a basket of fresh flowers and burning incense sticks in memory of writer Son Tung, the Central delegates, Hanoi capital, Nghe An province, hometown people, relatives and family expressed their infinite sorrow at the passing of a talented and humane writer. At the same time, they affirmed that the passing of the writer was not only a loss for his family and relatives but also a loss for his hometown Nghe An.

Because, in his writing career, writer Son Tung has left behind many valuable works, including works aboutPresident Ho Chi Minhand Uncle Ho's family ("Ho Chi Minh's heart shines", "Uncle is here", "Nguyen Ai Quoc through the memories of a Russian mother", "Days with Uncle"; novels: "Blue Lotus", "Golden Lotus", "Heart of the Earth", "Hibiscus",...).

Comrade Tran Quoc Khanh - Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee offered incense to commemorate writer Son Tung. Photo: Cong Kien

Through this, it helps people better understand the background, life and career of an outstanding son of the homeland and country. The writer's creative career has contributed to making the country famous.Nghe An hometown, fostering the pride of a homeland rich in historical and cultural traditions...

The funeral of writer Son Tung took place in the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, so the funeral organizing committee asked delegates, people, and relatives to keep their distance to limit the risk of spreading the disease. Photo: Cong Kien

Thus, after a long journey of dedication to the country, writer Son Tung has returned to rest on the shore of his homeland, where he was born and raised.