Nghe An commemorates compatriots who died, officers and soldiers who sacrificed in the Covid-19 pandemic
(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of November 19, at Diec Pagoda, Vinh City, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presided over and coordinated with the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province to organize a candlelighting ceremony to commemorate compatriots who died and officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Attending the ceremony were comrades: Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department; Le Hong Vinh - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Vo Thi Minh Sinh - Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province. Also attending were comrade Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation and representatives of a number of provincial departments and branches. On the side of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province, there were Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac - Member of the Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Executive Council, Head of the Central Cultural Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province and monks, nuns and Buddhists. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| At the beginning of the ceremony, the provincial leaders, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province, monks, nuns and Buddhists observed a moment of silence to commemorate the deceased compatriots and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past nearly 2 years, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused heavy losses worldwide. In our country, so far, more than 1 million people have been infected with Covid-19 and as of November 18, 2021, it has taken the lives of 23,476 compatriots, cadres and soldiers, leaving behind the deepest pain for relatives, families and friends. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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In a solemn atmosphere, Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac read the memorial words of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Delegates, monks, and Buddhists prepare flower lanterns for the Memorial Ceremony. From the beginning of the epidemic season to 6 p.m. on November 19, Nghe An province recorded 3,478 Covid-19 patients in 21 districts, cities, and towns; of which 2,672 patients have recovered and been discharged from the hospital, 781 patients are being treated, and 25 patients have died. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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In a solemn atmosphere, delegates offered incense to commemorate those who died and sacrificed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council offered incense to commemorate compatriots who died and soldiers who sacrificed their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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| Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac - Member of the Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Executive Council, Head of the Central Cultural Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province, offered incense to commemorate compatriots who died and soldiers who sacrificed their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Thanh Duy. |
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Delegates offered flowers and lanterns in memory. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The memorial service was held to remember those who unfortunately passed away due to Covid-19, and to share the pain and loss with their families and loved ones. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| This is also the aspiration, desire, and sacred sentiment of the People, as well as the concern, sharing, and encouragement of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front for the pain of our compatriots. Photo: Thanh Cuong. |
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At the same time, spread community love, continue to encourage the spirit of frontline forces and raise people's sense of responsibility in participating in epidemic prevention and control. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| On the altar, the flower lanterns are arranged into the number 23,476, corresponding to the number of people who died, officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic in our country, leaving behind the deepest pain for relatives, family and friends. Candles are lit in lotus-shaped lanterns to pray for peace for the living and salvation for the dead. Photo: Thanh Duy |
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| After the candlelighting ceremony at Diec Pagoda, provincial leaders and delegates attended the online memorial service for the deceased compatriots and officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in coordination with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and localities nationwide. The main bridge point was at Thong Nhat Hall, Ho Chi Minh City and the secondary bridge point was at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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In order for the ceremony to be held solemnly, on November 18, the People's Committee of Nghe An province sent an urgent document to provincial departments, branches and sectors; People's Committees of districts, cities and towns to stop cultural, artistic, entertainment and recreational activities during the Memorial Ceremony. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
