More than 700 veterans and union members take care of martyrs' tombstones
(Baonghean.vn) - Towards the 74th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2018), on the morning of December 1, Anh Son District Youth Union (Nghe An) coordinated with the District Veterans Association to organize the restoration of nearly 11,000 tombstones at the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery.
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| On the morning of December 1, more than 700 veterans and union members and young people in Anh Son district painted and repaired martyrs' tombstones at the Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery. Photo: Thai Hien |
More than 500 union members, youths and 200 veterans from 21 communes, towns, agencies and units in the area participated in the renovation, painting and repair of tombstones. It is expected that within 1 day, the cemetery will thoroughly clean, carefully arrange the grounds and repaint the information of nearly 11,000 tombstones.
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| Youth union members participate in painting and repairing tombstones in gratitude to those who died for national independence. Photo: Thai Hien |
This is a practical and meaningful activity, raising awareness for the young generation about revolutionary traditions, promoting the morality of "When drinking water, remember its source" and national pride.