Effect of the movie "Red Rain": Visitors to Quang Tri Ancient Citadel increased dramatically

QTO - The film "Red Rain", inspired by the 81-day and night battle to protect Quang Tri Ancient Citadel in 1972, has created a strong effect, attracting a large number of tourists, especially young people, to visit the special national relic of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.

Veterans visiting the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel were moved by the relics preserved here - Photo: TT

Ms. Cap Thi Thien Trang, Head of the Management Board of the General Secretary Le Duan Memorial Site and Quang Tri Ancient Citadel , said that in August 2025, there were 16,875 visitors, an increase of more than 3,600 visitors compared to the same period last year. Particularly on the occasion of National Day September 2, when the effect of the movie "Red Rain" was spreading, there were about 3,800 visitors coming to visit and offer incense at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.

“After the film "Red Rain" was shown , it became a bridge, urging many people to visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel to pay tribute to the martyrs. From the effect of the film, the public not only paid more attention to this historical relic but also felt a sense of patriotism, national pride and gratitude for the sacrifices of their ancestors ,” Ms. Trang shared .

Ms. Tran Le Thao Nhi, 23 years old, from Da Nang , said: "After watching the movie "Red Rain", I was determined to come here once to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs. When I arrived, I realized that the reality of our ancestors' war was much harsher than what was depicted in the movie."

To continue spreading historical values, on the evening of September 4, 2025, the film “Red Rain” will be screened for free at Quang Tri Ancient Citadel. This is a meaningful activity, creating an opportunity for everyone to watch this film right in the sacred space, where fierce battles took place in history. The Relic Management Board has prepared more than 1,000 seats to serve a large number of people and tourists watching the film.

Thanh Truc

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/du-lich/kham-pha/202509/hieu-ung-phim-mua-do-khach-tham-di-tich-thanh-co-quang-tri-tang-dot-bien-3cd1b85/