Nghe An guides the implementation of the State funeral rituals for former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu

Flag-lowering ceremony during national mourning days. Photo courtesy of IT

Pursuant to Official Dispatch No. 2954/CD-BVHTTDL dated August 12, 2020 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on stopping entertainment activities during the National Funeral Days of former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu, the People's Committee of Nghe An province assigned:

- Agencies and offices in the province will fly flags at half-mast during the two-day State Funeral of former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu (August 14 and 15, 2020).

The half-mast flag is the National Flag, with a mourning band (1/10 the size of the flag's width, the length of the flag, and only hung to 2/3 the height of the flagpole, tied with a black cloth band to prevent the flag from flying).

- Provincial departments, branches, sectors, and units; People's Committees of districts, cities, and towns instruct organizations, individuals, and entertainment establishments to stop or postpone organizing art programs, sports competitions, and entertainment activities in the area for 2 days (August 14 and 15, 2020); strictly implement measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic in the new situation.

[Infographics] The life and career of former General Secretary Le Kha Phieu

Throughout his revolutionary career, in whatever position he held, former General Secretary Le Khai Phieu always excellently fulfilled his responsibilities before the Party, State and people.