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Jul 28, 2014 / 07:50

Invalids and Martyrs remembered nationwide

War Invalids and Martyrs Day, held annually on July 27, is a day set aside where we remember and appreciate all the soldiers who were injured or died serving Vietnam and the cause of national independence.

Nearly 2,000 youths pay tribute to heroic martyrs
 
The Hanoi Youth Union, in coordination with other youth organizations in the capital city, offered incense at Mai Dich Cemetery on July 26 evening to mark the special day.
The event demonstrates the younger generation’s deep gratitude for those who sacrificed for national defence.
More than 2,000 youth union members offered incense at the cemetery, the final resting place for many Party, State and Government leaders.
They also visited and presented gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers, a number of war invalids, and families of fallen soldiers.
The same day, similar events were held at many other cemeteries throughout Hanoi.
Candle light tribute at Truong Son Martyr Cemetery
An incense offering ceremony with thousands of flickering candles took place at Truong Son Martyr Cemetery in the war-torn central province of Quang Tri, where more than 10,200 fallen rest in peace.
Nearly 1,000 people were present at the event, which also included an art performance in commemoration of fallen combatants.
On the occasion, more than VND850 million was donated to Quang Tri province in support of social policy beneficiaries. About 100 gifts worth VND1 million each were also presented to poor families of war veterans.
Many other activities were held in Quang Tri ancient citadel to celebrate Martyrs’ Day, including a floral tribute, a music programme, a lantern release on Thach Han river.
Paying debt of gratitude in Central Highlands
The Central Highland province of Dak Lak has built thousands of houses for families and people credited with serving the revolution during the past war.
The province has over 48,000 social policy beneficiaries. Since 2009, i thas mobilized nearly VND38 billion for the “Paying debt of gratitude” fund to support needy people