Quang Tri: Inauguration of Long Dai Ferry Wharf II Relic

VHO - On the morning of September 19, in Truong Ninh commune (Quang Tri), the People's Committee of Quang Tri province solemnly held the inauguration ceremony of the project to restore and embellish the relic of Long Dai Ferry Terminal II - where 16 heroic youth volunteers sacrificed their lives in September 1972.

Gratitude by the Long Dai River

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Le Ngoc Quang and delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the project to restore the memorial site where 16 Youth Volunteers sacrificed their lives in September 1972 at Long Dai Ferry Terminal II.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Central Party Executive Committee: Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Le Ngoc Quang, along with leaders of central ministries and branches, leaders of the two provinces of Quang Tri - Hung Yen , relatives of martyrs, former youth volunteers and a large number of people from Long Dai village.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung offered incense at the sacrifice site of the Youth Volunteers on September 19, 1972.

During the years of the resistance war against the US, Long Dai Ferry Terminal II was a vital traffic hub, connecting the Northern rear with the Southern battlefield. Despite the rain of bombs and bullets, the youth volunteer force, militia, and engineers steadfastly held their ground, rescuing people, transporting goods, and ensuring support. In September 1972, 16 soldiers of Company C130 (from Hung Yen) heroically fell while on duty, leaving behind an immortal heroic epic.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung presented gifts to former Youth Volunteers who fought at Long Dai Ferry.

To pay tribute and affirm the historical value, the project to renovate Long Dai Ferry Terminal II with the highlight being the 16-meter-high Monument of 16 rice ears placed on a star-shaped pedestal, symbolizing the 16 youth volunteers who sacrificed their lives. In addition, the relic site also has a house of celebration - documentation, a boat dock, synchronous infrastructure and modern equipment for display and research.

Quang Tri Provincial leaders give gifts to Youth Volunteers

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nam emphasized: The inauguration and renovation of Long Dai Ferry Terminal II is not only an act of deep gratitude to the heroic martyrs, but also a message affirming the determination to preserve and promote revolutionary traditions. This will be a red address, a vibrant educational space for today's and future generations to nurture national pride and the will to contribute to the Fatherland.

The art program "Gratitude - The River of Fire and Flowers" on the evening of September 18 recreated the twenty-year-old Youth Volunteers who did not fear hardship and sacrifice to bring shipments to the battlefield.

People with steel will, overcoming bombs and bullets to maintain traffic flow at the fire coordinates

The project is a testament to the morality of "remembering the source of the water you drink", demonstrating the locality's determination to preserve and promote the historical relic values ​​of Quang Tri province.

The inauguration event is not only an occasion to commemorate and pay tribute to the heroic martyrs but also to create a space for traditional education for the younger generation. With a system of dioramas, documentaries, and relics, students and tourists can approach vivid history, arousing national pride.

Despite the hardships, the Youth Volunteers in their twenties are still optimistic and love life.

You have transformed into mountains and rivers...

The flower lanterns pay tribute to the immortal children for the longevity of the nation.

Long Dai Ferry Terminal II today has become an immortal symbol of sacrifice and bravery, a traditional flame that illuminates the journey of building and defending the Fatherland. This is not only a sacred place of gratitude but also promises to be a unique cultural and historical destination, contributing to connecting heroic traditions with the innovative present, promoting "return to the source" tourism and educating revolutionary ideals for future generations.

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