Candle-lighting program held in tribute to fallen soldiers in Dien Bien

The event attracted the participation of former Dien Bien soldiers and more than 200 cadres, troops, and youths, representing young people of ethnic minority groups in the whole province.

In a solemn atmosphere, delegates and youths offered incense, laid flowers, and lit candles in remembrance of heroes who laid down their lives for national independence and freedom. They together recalled great contribution and sacrifices of former generations, fallen soldiers, and locals in the national salvation and reunification cause. 

This gratitude event also aimed to educate young generations of revolutionary ideal and traditions, thus arousing their patriotism and responsibilities for current national construction and defense cause.

Within the program, youths from central businesses handed over around VND 1.2 billion to assist the construction of unity houses for ethnic minority people in Dien Bien province. The organizing panel also presented gifts and cash to former Dien Bien soldiers and children of policy families. 

Below are photos of the event.

Delegates laying flowers, offering incense, and observing one minute's silence in tribute to heroic martyrs

Former Dien Bien soldiers joining the program

Representative from central businesses handing over donation to assist the construction of unity houses for ethnic minority people in Dien Bien province

Former Dien Bien soldiers receiving gifts from the organizing panel

Needy students presented with bicycles as gifts

Youths lighting candles in remembrance of fallen soldiers at A1 National War Cemetery

A corner of A1 National War Cemetery

Translated by Song Anh