Vice State President pays tribute to martyrs in Con Dao
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a working delegation on July 23 laid wreaths and offered incense to fallen heroes at Hoang Duong cemetery, on the occation of the 77th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947-2024).
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan pays tribute to martyrs in Con Dao (Photo: VNA)
Ba Ria – Vung Tau (VNA) – Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a working delegation on July 23 laid wreaths and offered incense to fallen heroes at Hoang Duong cemetery, on 💟the occation of the 77th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947-2024).
They also presented gifts to policy beneficiaries, individuals with meritorious services, and former political prisoners residing in Con Dao district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
In an atmosphere of solemnity and reverence, they observed a moment of silence in memory of the martyrs, expressing heartfelt gratitude to their immense contributions to national liberation and reunification and pledging to steadfastly protect the nation’s independence and strive toward a prosperous, strong, democratic, equitable, and civilised country.
Following the ceremony, they offered incense at graves in Hang Duong cemetery, and visited and presented gifts to 76 policy beneficiaries, individuals with meritorious services, and former political prisoners./.
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