A solemn and sacred night of gratitude at the Vietnam-Laos International Cemetery.
•July 26, 2017 22:06
(Baonghean.vn) - Thousands of people flocked to the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery (Anh Son district) to light candles in tribute, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2017).
On the evening of July 26th, amidst the solemn atmosphere throughout the country, the People's Committee of Nghe An province organized a candlelight vigil at the Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery. Attending the ceremony were Comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; and members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee: Le Minh Thong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Colonel Nguyen Huu Cau - Director of the Provincial Police; and Le Hong Vinh - Chairman of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Committee. Photo: Tien Hung
The Nghe An provincial leadership delegation laid wreaths at the memorial for the heroic martyrs. Also attending the ceremony were leaders from various departments and agencies, representatives from the 4th Military Region Command, thousands of relatives of the heroic martyrs, and wounded soldiers... Photo: Tien Hung
Many veteran revolutionary cadres also attended the tribute night. Photo: Tien Hung
The Vietnam-Laos International Martyrs' Cemetery is the resting place of more than 11,000 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts, outstanding sons and daughters from 47 provinces and cities across the country, who sacrificed their lives on the battlefields of Laos. Photo: Tien Hung
After the ceremony, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Thong and other delegates offered incense at the graves of the martyrs. Photo: Tien Hung
Comrade Le Minh Thong lights incense for the heroic martyrs. Photo: Tien Hung
Vietnamese volunteer soldiers regarded Laos as their second homeland, enduring hardships and sacrifices while simultaneously fighting against enemy sweeps and encroachments, building and consolidating resistance organizations and governments, establishing and protecting liberated areas, strengthening armed forces, and developing guerrilla warfare throughout Upper, Central, and Lower Laos. Thousands of Vietnamese youths fought bravely and tenaciously, dedicating their youth to their neighboring country, fulfilling their international duty, and contributing to the revolutionary cause of both nations. Many graves in the cemetery remain unidentified... Photo: Tien Hung
Thousands of people, mostly relatives of fallen heroes, were present at this tribute night. Photo: Tien Hung
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