'River of Fire and Flowers' pays tribute to youth volunteers

More than half a century after the war, the memory of Long Dai Ferry Terminal 2 (Quang Tri), where 16 youth volunteers of the C130 company fell, is still deeply engraved in the hearts of the nation. The meaningful night of gratitude was joined by many people in the rain.

On the evening of September 18, at Long Dai Ferry 2 Historical Site (Long Dai village, Truong Ninh commune), the People's Committee of Quang Tri province coordinated with Vietnam Television to organize a live television program "Gratitude - The River of Fire and Flowers", associated with the Ceremony to announce the decision and receive the certificate of ranking as a National Historical Site for Long Dai Ferry 2, the place where the youth volunteers of Company C130 sacrificed their lives in September 1972.

The stage was set below the memorial temple for the youth volunteers.

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Attending the program were Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Le Ngoc Quang and representatives of leaders of ministries, departments, branches and People's Committee, People's Council, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri province.

The program has the participation of many famous singers and artists.

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The war has been over for more than half a century, but the memories of those arduous yet heroic years are still imprinted in the national consciousness. On the land of Quang Tri, once a fierce front line, many places have become immortal symbols of the spirit of “determination to die for the Fatherland”.

Among those red addresses, Long Dai Ferry Terminal 2 stands out as a "fire coordinate" on Route 15, which once endured hundreds of tons of bombs and bullets because of its location as a vital trade artery, deciding the supply line from the Northern rear to the Southern front, Laos and Cambodia.

Singer Tung Duong performed emotionally with the opening act of the program.

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The tragic sacrifice of the youth volunteers, the sons of Company C130 (from Thai Binh , now Hung Yen province) permeated the land of Long Dai, becoming a symbol of the indomitable will, courage and spirit of sharing hardships of our army and people.

The recognition of Long Dai Ferry Terminal 2 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical relic is not only a recognition of its historical and cultural value, but also an affirmation of the responsibility to preserve, educate and pass on memories to future generations.

It was raining heavily at the time of the show but it still attracted a large crowd of people to watch.

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The art program has the participation of MC Lai Van Sam, MC Hong Nhung and many singers: Anh Tho, Ho Ngoc Ha, Tan Minh, Tung Duong, Hoa Minzy, Pham Thu Ha, Quoc Thien, Duong Hoang Yen...

Tomorrow morning, September 19, at the Long Dai Ferry 2 Historical Site, the inauguration ceremony of the project to restore and embellish the Long Dai Ferry 2 Historical Site, where 16 youth volunteers sacrificed their lives, will take place.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dong-song-hoa-lua-tri-an-cac-thanh-nien-xung-phong-185250918213348639.htm