Vinh City Youth lit 1,000 candles to pay tribute to heroic martyrs
(Baonghean.vn) - On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2018), on the evening of July 26, Vinh City Youth Union organized a "Candle Lighting Ceremony to pay tribute" to heroic martyrs at Vinh City Martyrs Cemetery.
The program "Lighting candles in gratitude" to the heroic martyrs of Vinh City's youth is one of the practical and meaningful activities expressing pride, upholding the good morality of the nation "when drinking water, remember its source", "repaying gratitude"; always being proactive, voluntary, responsible and affectionate in joining hands with society to carry out many projects and tasks on the occasion of the anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.
In the sacred atmosphere at Vinh City Martyrs Cemetery, the resting place of nearly 1,000 outstanding sons and soldiers of the Vietnamese volunteer army, delegates and nearly 700 union members and youths offered flowers, burned incense, and placed 1,000 candles on the martyrs' graves with sincere remembrance, infinite gratitude, and deep gratitude for the great contributions of the heroic martyrs who devoted their youth, blood, and bones, and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for the happiness of the people.
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| Delegates burn incense in gratitude at the graves of heroic martyrs. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
Before the heroic martyrs, the youth of Thanh Vinh vow to promote the heroic and indomitable tradition of the previous generation, strive to compete in studying, training, working and producing, and promote the creative spirit of youth...
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| Youth Union members light candles and offer incense at Vinh City Martyrs Cemetery. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
Through the program, each member and youth is reminded of the tradition of patriotism, national pride, responsibility to live, fight, work, study, determination to build and protect the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam; continue to strive to follow the path chosen by the Party, Uncle Ho and the people.
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| Joining the crowd attending the ceremony, there were mothers, wives, and children of martyrs quietly burning incense for their husbands, children, and fathers. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented 15 gifts to families of wounded and sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs' families, and people with revolutionary contributions.
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| On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented 15 gifts to families of wounded and sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs, and people with meritorious services to the revolution. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
