Laos begins two days of national mourning in memory of President Tran Dai Quang
On the morning of September 26, Lao government agencies across the country flew flags at half-mast to observe the national mourning ceremony in memory of the late President Tran Dai Quang. This is a special ceremony that Laos has previously only applied in Laos-Vietnam relations.
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| Scene of the flag-lowering ceremony at the Lao Presidential Palace. Photo: Pham Kien/VNA in Laos |
At the Lao Presidential Palace, at exactly 6:00 a.m. on September 26, in a solemn atmosphere, the Lao national flag was lowered to half mast according to the national funeral ceremony.
Previously, the Lao Prime Minister's Office issued Notice No. 1577/VPTTg to heads of ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Mayor of Vientiane Capital and Governors of provinces across the country, regarding the organization of a two-day national funeral in memory of Comrade Tran Dai Quang, Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The announcement requires ministries, ministerial-level agencies, the capital Vientiane and provinces across Laos to fly flags at half-mast in front of their headquarters, starting from 6:00 a.m. on September 26 to 6:00 p.m. on September 27, and to stop all entertainment activities during this time nationwide.
