A special art programme was held at the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery in the central province of Quang Tri on July 26 night on the occasion of the 72nd War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27). (Photo: VNA)Quang Tri (VNA) – A special art programme was held at the Road 9 National MartyrsCemetery in the central province of Quang Tri on July 26 night on the occasion ofthe 72nd War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
As part of the Road 9 Singing Festival, the programme gathered artists fromhost Vietnam and the neighbouring countries of Laos and Cambodia.
The programme began with a candle lighting ceremony in tribute to more than10,700 martyrs at the cemetery, with the participation of over 800 youths inthe province.
On this occasion, the organisers presented 20 saving books, each worth 5million VND (215 USD), to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers.
The provincial Youth Union has recently organised many activities in tribute toHeroic Vietnamese Mothers, inaugurated a house of culture at the Truong SonNational Martyrs Cemetery, lit candles at 72 martyrs cemeteries, built housesand presented gifts to social policies beneficiaries.
Up to 10,263 soldiers were laid to rest at the Truong Son National MartyrsCemetery. Meanwhile, the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery is the resting placeof over 10,000 others who sacrificed their lives during the resistance waragainst the US.-VNA
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