Commemorating the 185th anniversary of the birth of patriotic reformer Nguyen Truong To

(Baonghean.vn)- On the morning of November 22, at Le Hong Phong Cultural House, Hung Nguyen district solemnly held the ceremony to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the birth of patriotic reformer Nguyen Truong To (1828 - 2013).

Leaders of Hung Nguyen district, representatives of relatives of patriot Nguyen Truong To and many people of the district attended the ceremony.

Chairman of Hung Nguyen District People's Committee read a speech at the ceremony

Nguyen Truong To's life clearly showed that he was a great reformer of the nation, the first sociological critic of our country, the great designer of the reform of Vietnam, a man with the vision of a strategic thinker, a true intellectual of Nghe An and the entire Vietnamese nation, a great intellectual of international stature. Nguyen Truong To was the embodiment of Vietnamese Catholics, who both respected God and loved their country, always served the interests of the country and always lived the gospel in the hearts of the people. Nguyen Truong To proposed freedom of belief, solidarity between religions, and proposed punishment of rebels disguised as religions.

The commemorative speech reviewed the life and career of the patriotic reformer Nguyen Truong To - a talented and outstanding patriotic Catholic with a vision that transcended his time.

Delegates attending the celebration

The speech affirmed: Nguyen Truong To's life and career left many valuable lessons for all people, especially his passionate patriotism, love of learning, knowing how to learn, the attitude of intellectuals, training and using talents... At the ceremony, the delegates were able to watch an epic art program about the life and achievements of the patriotic reformer Nguyen Truong To./.

Memorial Day Photos185 years since the birth of the patriotic reformer Nguyen Truong To

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Thanh Chung