PM Le Minh Hung pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Lang Son

During the ceremony, held in a solemn and respectful atmosphere, PM Hung and Secretary of the Lang Son provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh rang the ceremonial bell and chime nine times before offering incense and flowers at the altars dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh and the fallen soldiers.

The PM and his delegation pledged to follow the example of President Ho Chi Minh and the fallen soldiers by dedicating themselves to study, work and the cause of building a strong and prosperous Vietnam, in line with the aspirations of President Ho Chi Minh and those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The delegation then observed a minute's silence in memory of President Ho Chi Minh and martyrs and national heroes.

Throughout Vietnam's struggle for national liberation, countless people from across the country answered the nation's call, sacrificing their lives for national independence and the people's well-being.

Lang Son Martyrs' Cemetery is the final resting place of 488 fallen soldiers who died during different periods of war as well as in the cause of national construction and defence. Of the graves at the cemetery, 81 are fully identified, 245 are partially identified and 61 remain unidentified. Their sacrifice helped secure the nation's independence and freedom.

Lang Son Martyrs' Cemetery regularly receives relatives of fallen soldiers from both within and outside the province who come to pay their respects or arrange for the relocation of remains.

The cemetery also prepares for incense-offering ceremonies during national holidays, the Lunar New Year and other major political events in accordance with official plans. It receives the remains of fallen soldiers recovered by search teams, organises memorial and burial services, and facilitates the reburial of remains relocated at the request of relatives or their family representatives.

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