Tay Ninh youth pay tribute to heroic martyrs

Commemorating the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025), on the afternoon of July 26, 2025, at the Hill 82 Martyrs Cemetery (Tan Bien Commune) and the Provincial Martyrs Cemetery (Long An Ward), Tay Ninh youth held a "Candle Lighting Ceremony to Pay Gratitude to the Heroic Martyrs" to pay tribute and remember the heroic martyrs who fought and sacrificed for the cause of national liberation and reunification.

Việt Nam•28/07/2025

Panorama of the Ceremony at Hill 82 Martyrs Cemetery, Tan Bien Commune

Attending the ceremony at Hill 82 Martyrs' Cemetery were Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Tay Ninh Province Hoang Thi Thanh Thuy; Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Hai Phu. Attending the provincial martyrs' cemetery was Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province Le Thi Cam Tu. Also attending the ceremonies were leaders of departments, branches, socio- political organizations and the provincial armed forces; representatives of local authorities and nearly 1,000 union members, youth and local people.

Delegates attended the "Lighting Candles of Gratitude" Ceremony at the Provincial Martyrs Cemetery, Long An Ward

In the solemn and emotional atmosphere of the Ceremony, delegates and youth union members observed a minute of silence, paying tribute to the heroic martyrs, expressing the sincere respect and deep gratitude of today's generation for the sacrifices of their predecessors. The immortal sons of the nation sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for the happiness of the People.

Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation Hoang Thi Thanh Thuy and provincial leaders offered incense at Hill 82 Martyrs' Cemetery

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee Le Thi Cam Tu and leaders of departments, branches and sectors offered incense at the provincial martyrs' cemetery.

“The candle lighting ceremony to pay tribute to heroic martyrs” is an annual activity with sacred meaning, reminding the younger generation to strive, promote the heroic revolutionary tradition of the previous generation, always be loyal to the noble ideals of the Party, be pioneers, unite as one, build the homeland and the country to become increasingly strong and developed.

Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union Nguyen Hai Phu, on behalf of the young generation of Tay Ninh province, expressed deep gratitude and respect to the heroic martyrs - those who fought bravely and sacrificed to protect the Fatherland.

Provincial Youth Union Secretary Nguyen Hai Phu spoke at the ceremony.

Today's Tay Ninh youth vow to follow in the footsteps of their fathers and brothers, promote the tradition of patriotism, bravery and resilience of their homeland; strive to study, practice, work and be creative, contributing to building Tay Ninh into a dynamic, civilized and modern development.

At the ceremony, delegates and nearly 1,000 union members and youth representing Tay Ninh youth and people in the province observed a moment of silence to commemorate the heroic martyrs and lit candles, offered incense and flowers at the martyrs' graves at Hill 82 Martyrs' Cemetery and the provincial Martyrs' Cemetery.