Candle lighting ceremony to commemorate War Invalids and Martyrs Day

DNO - On the afternoon of July 26, at the City Martyrs' Cemetery in Quang Phu Ward, the City Youth Union and the Veterans Association of Da Nang City coordinated with the People's Committee of Quang Phu Ward to organize a candle lighting ceremony to commemorate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025).

Delegates attending the flag-raising ceremony. Photo: TAM DAN

Speaking at the program, Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union Le Kim Thuong sent his deep gratitude to war invalids, sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs, and people with revolutionary contributions, and called on all levels of the Youth Union and Youth Union members and youth in the city to be more aware and responsible for the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union Le Kim Thuong speaks at the candle lighting ceremony. Photo: TAM DAN

“The war has long gone, but the sacred values from the sacrifices of the heroes and martyrs, of the previous generation, are always a precious spiritual foundation, guiding the way for today's youth to move forward. Each candle lit tonight will forever be a sacred symbol of the sense of responsibility, gratitude and aspiration for a useful life of today's youth. We are grateful to live better, to move forward with determination and action,” said Mr. Le Kim Thuong.

Leaders of the City Youth Union and the City Veterans Association offered incense at the City Martyrs Cemetery in Quang Phu Ward. Photo: TAM DAN

At the program, 20 gifts of gratitude were presented to former youth volunteers and veterans who participated in the resistance war.

Leaders of the City Youth Union and the City Veterans Association presented gifts to wounded and sick soldiers. Photo: TAM DAN

Representatives of Quang Phu ward and the city's Association of War Veterans offered flowers to pay tribute to the martyrs. Photo: TAM DAN

Soldiers attend the candlelight vigil. Photo: TAM DAN

Youth Union members of Quang Phu ward offer incense to martyrs' graves. Photo: TAM DAN

Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union Le Kim Thuong offers incense at the martyr's grave. Photo: TAM DAN

Hundreds of candles were lit at the martyrs' graves. Photo: TAM DAN

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