Thousands mourn late party chief Nguyen Phu Trong one year after his passing
One year after his death, Vietnamese people still miss Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who was humble and dedicated to the country's development.
THE HANOI TIMES — On the first anniversary of his passing, crowds of people flocked to his hometown of Lai Da and his final resting place in Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi to express their profound respect and grief for the leader who devoted his life to the Party, the nation, and the people.
Since early morning, residents from across provinces and cities come to Lai Da Village to offer incense and pay tribute to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Photos: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times
At the village's cultural house, where his portrait is enshrined, visitors solemnly bowed their heads in reverence.
A portrait of the late leader of Vietnam's Communist Party in an ancient architectural space.
"During his lifetime, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was a humble man wholeheartedly served the nation and its people. I admire him for his noble character and integrity even in his position as the highest-ranking official in the Communist Party," Do Tung Van, a Xuan Trach village resident, talked to The Hanoi Times.
Local neighborhood groups and organizations collaborate to organize logistics, maintain order, and assist visitors from other regions who came to pay their respects.
Large crowds gather at Mai Dich Cemetery to offer incense and honor the late general secretary, a leader who dedicated himself to his country and its people until his last breath.
Earlier in the day, the family of the late general secretary arrive to pay their respects at his gravesite, along with senior leaders of the Vietnamese Communist Party, the authorities of Hanoi, and representatives of various agencies.
In a solemn atmosphere, groups of people quietly approached his gravesite, expressing their deepest reverence.
Many stand silently by the tomb, expressing their gratitude to the steadfast leader.
As the weather becomes increasingly stifling, the steady stream of visitors still arrived at Mai Dịch Cemetery from all directions.
Many are gazing at his portrait to show their respect and remembrance.
For many, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has always been a charismatic figure.
