People across the country visit the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap

On August 25, the 105th anniversary of General Vo Nguyen Giap's birthday (August 25, 1911 - August 25, 2016), many people across the country came to offer incense to commemorate the General at Vung Chua - Yen Island (Quang Binh).

People from all over the country visit the general's grave - Photo: PHAN HA

Captain Dong Thanh Hai, head of the team protecting General Vo Nguyen Giap's tomb (Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district), said that since early morning on August 25, many tourists have come to burn incense and visit the general's tomb.

“By 4 p.m., more than 3,000 people had visited the general’s grave. It is expected that many more people will come by the end of the day,” said Captain Hai.

According to Tuoi Tre