Delegates and youths pay tribute to martyrs (Source: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – Candles were lit at Martyrs’ Cemetery A1 in Dien Bien Phu city of northern Dien Bien province on May 6 evening to pay tribute to fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2018). At the ceremony, over 150 youths also laid a wreath at the monument and offered incenses at all tombs in the cemetery. The activity showed the profound gratitude of Vietnamese people in general and Dien Bien youths in particular for the soldiers who laid down their lives for national independence and freedom. Youths light candles at all tombs (Source: VNA) Martyrs’ Cemetery A1, built in 1958, houses 644 martyr tombs, only four of which were engraved with the full names of the martyrs: To Vinh Dien, Be Van Dan, Phan Dinh Giot and Tran Can. Also on May 6 evening, the provincial People’s Committee organised an art programme at Square May 7. The … [Read more...] about Candle lighting commemorates fallen soldiers in Dien Bien Phu battle
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Requiem in Poland commemorates fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle
Candles were lit up, shaping into the Vietnamese map, showing the locations and names of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Buddhist Association in Poland held a requiem in Warsaw on March 13 to pray for 64 soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend Vietnam’s Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef 30 years ago. The event was attended by representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in Poland and a large number of Buddhist followers and overseas Vietnamese in the European country. A representative of the organising board recalled the main developments of the Gac Ma battle on March 14, 1988, and underlined the significance of the requiem in commemoration of soldiers and compatriots, especially the 64 combatants, who laid down their lives to protect the country’s sovereignty in the East Sea. The participants carried out rituals to pray for the souls of the fallen soldiers and offered incense and flowers in tribute to … [Read more...] about Requiem in Poland commemorates fallen soldiers in Gac Ma battle
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NDO – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 26 to present certificates honouring the service and contributions of 672 fallen soldiers nationwide to their family members. The event was attended by Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and President of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, NA Chairwoman Ngan paid tribute to the heroic martyrs as well as to the wounded soldiers and revolutionary contributors. She emphasised that over the past 70 years, the Party, State and people always bear in mind the great contributions of younger generations and care for wounded and fallen soldiers and revolutionary contributors, she added. Notably, on the occasion of 70th anniversary of War Invalids' and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2017), the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs have made great efforts to advise the Party and State to set out and … [Read more...] about Fallen soldiers honoured with notable certificates Most Recent News
Fallen soldiers honoured with notable certificates
The event was attended by Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and President of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, NA Chairwoman Ngan paid tribute to the heroic martyrs as well as to the wounded soldiers and revolutionary contributors. She emphasised that over the past 70 years, the Party, State and people always bear in mind the great contributions of younger generations and care for wounded and fallen soldiers and revolutionary contributors, she added. Notably, on the occasion of 70th anniversary of War Invalids' and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2017), the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs have made great efforts to advise the Party and State to set out and implemtn policies on preferential treatment to those who rendered their services to the nation, added the NA Chairwoman. The NA leader asked the labour, invalids and social affairs … [Read more...] about Fallen soldiers honoured with notable certificates
Art performance to be grateful to fallen soldiers
An art performance to be grateful to fallen soldiers will take place on January 9th 2011. The information was released at a press briefing held in Hanoi on January 4th by the Association for the Fallen Soldiers’ Family Support. On this occasion, the association will present three houses of gratitude worth 120 million VND to disadvantaged fallen soldier’s families, 10 savings worth 50 million VND to Vietnamese heroic mothers and 10 savings to relatives of fallen soldiers that are seeking their tombs. The programme will be broadcast on Hanoi Television and Radio. Source: CPV … [Read more...] about Art performance to be grateful to fallen soldiers