Sacred land of Con Dao

During those historic days of April, streams of people flocked to the sacred land of Con Dao, to remember and pay tribute to the steadfast generations who, in their revolutionary struggle, wrote a heroic and tragic chapter in history amidst the vast ocean...

This island district belongs to Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. It bears witness to the tenacious and indomitable struggle of heroes, revolutionary soldiers, and patriotic people throughout 113 years (1862-1975) of French colonial and American imperialist rule, leading to the day when the country welcomed the glory of independence, freedom, and national reunification.

Visiting the historical sites of Con Dao: Con Dao Prison, Con Dao Museum, Hang Duong Cemetery... just these few things are enough to imagine the brutality of this earthly hell and the indomitable spirit and unwavering loyalty of the soldiers. The blood and bones of more than 20,000 people have mingled with the land, trees, and salty seawater, creating the legend of Con Dao.

Surely everyone is moved, impressed, and proud of these immortal monuments... It is this spirit and courage that has forged noble values, creating strength and unwavering faith for succeeding generations to protect and build.

The tomb of heroine Vo Thi Sau is located in Hang Duong Cemetery, a place that everyone visiting Con Dao hopes to see.

Visitors to the historical site are given explanations about the forms of torture at Phu Tuong camp. Known as the French-style tiger cage, it was secretly built in 1940 with 120 solitary confinement cells.

Above the tiger cages was a system of bars and corridors for the guards. They often used long sticks with sharp iron tips to stab and poke prisoners, along with many other barbaric torture methods such as pouring dirty water on them, throwing lime powder, and forbidding them from bathing...

At its peak, 5-12 people were crammed into a single cell. They had to eat, sleep, defecate, and urinate right there, which was extremely difficult.

The Con Dao Museum serves as a historical sanctuary, preserving artifacts related to the national liberation struggle and the history of the people and land of Con Dao.

Performed by Mong Thuong

Source: https://baocamau.vn/dat-thieng-con-dao-a38736.html