Miss Vietnam contestants pay tribute to heroic martyrs at the Vietnam-Laos Cemetery
(Baonghean.vn) - On July 23, contestants from the Northern region who won the right to enter the final round of the Miss Vietnam 2018 contest held in Cua Lo Town (Nghe An) went to the Vietnam - Laos Cemetery (Anh Son District) to participate in the candle lighting ceremony and offer incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs.
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| 9 beauties out of 25 contestants from the Northern region, along with members of the Youth Union and youth of Anh Son district, take care of the graves at the Vietnam - Laos Cemetery. Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| More than 3,000 candles and incense bowls on the martyrs' graves were also meticulously cared for by the contestants of Miss Vietnam 2018 with all their respect. Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| This is one of the activities within the framework of the Miss Vietnam 2018 contest. The group of contestants participated in the ceremony to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs at the Vietnam-Laos Cemetery, and also carried out the charity project that their group had drawn: "Activities to repay gratitude, pay tribute to war invalids and martyrs, and Vietnamese heroic mothers in Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and Ha Nam". Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| The ceremony to honor the heroic martyrs took place on the evening of July 23 with the participation of veterans who fought in Laos, including severely wounded soldiers who lost both legs. In the photo: Beauty pageant contestants assisted the wounded comrades in moving to the ceremony location. Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| The organizers of the Miss Vietnam 2018 contest, along with contestants and veterans, attended the incense offering ceremony at the Monument to the heroic martyrs at the Vietnam-Laos Cemetery. Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| A moment of silence to commemorate the sacrifices of heroic martyrs for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| Contestant Dinh Phuong My Duyen - the only beauty from Nghe An who won the right to enter the final round shared: "I am very moved to have the opportunity to visit the Vietnam - Laos Cemetery with other contestants in the group and to be present at this sacred ceremony. We always remember the merits and sacrifices of the heroic martyrs and vow to strive our best, do many useful things, and contribute good things to society." Photo: Hoang Hao |
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| After the incense offering ceremony at the Memorial, the contestants, the organizing committee and a large number of union members and youth of Anh Son district burned incense at the martyrs' graves. Many contestants were so moved that they could not hold back their tears. Photo: Hoang Hao |
